Adjunct Professor Series

Position overview Position description and salary information are included below for the role. Salary The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5, and Scale 3. The salary range for this position is $121,900 - $319,800. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. Application Window Open date: May 18, 2026 Next review date: Thursday, Jun 18, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Thursday, Jun 18, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position description The Department of Biological Chemistry at the University of California, Los Angeles, invites applications for one position at the rank of Assistant Adjunct Professor in the Adjunct Professor series (non-tenure track). Criteria for the Professor in the Adjunct Series: Adjunct Professor series faculty engage in teaching, University and public service, which derive from and support their primary responsibilities in research and/or other creative and professional activities. The successful candidate will participate in research and teaching, perform University and public service, and demonstrate professional competency and activity appropriate to the Adjunct Professor series. The appointee is expected to apply for extramural funding to support their research program. The position is dependent upon funding availability. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will be consistent with the posted UC salary scales. The initial appointment will be for one year, with renewal dependent upon performance, programmatic need, and availability of funding. To be considered for the position, applicants should submit the required application materials: 3 Required; 2 Optional References (contact information only), Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Teaching Statement, Research Statement, Reference Check Authorization Release Form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form Qualifications Basic qualifications : Ph.D. from an accredited institution with appropriate training and experience. Additional qualifications : Solid understanding of statistics, image analysis, and/or computer vision. Familiarity with pattern recognition and machine learning is desirable. Demonstrated ability to work with cameras and detectors for diffraction measurements, specifically microcrystal electron diffraction (MicroED). Knowledge of big data management. Knowledge of cryoEM instrumentation and data formats. Multiyear programming experience in at least one compiled language and one scripting language. Demonstrated capabilities for teaching and research in MicroED. Preferred qualifications : Experience with Linux system administration. GPU computing. Application Requirements Document requirements : Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Research Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form UCLA Mission Statement - The University of California mission and related content as provided in original materials Prompt for candidates for recruitment: Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service Statement of Teaching (Optional) Reference requirements : 3-5 required (contact information only) Apply link: Help contact: View email address on click.appcast.io About UCLA As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. Misconduct definitions and relevant policies apply. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy; UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties; APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment. Job location: Los Angeles, CA #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)