Tenure Track Faculty Position in Cell Biology, Department of Molecular, Cell & Developmental Biology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

The Department of Molecular, Cell & Developmental Biology (MCDB) at UCLA is searching for one faculty appointment at either the Assistant or Associate Professor level. UCLA nurtures a thriving and collaborative research community with strengths in developmental biology, epigenetics, mechanobiology, stem cell biology and cancer who are dedicated to inclusive teaching and training of a diverse group of students and scientists. Individuals working in any area of molecular, cell, and developmental biology with a focus on cell biology are invited to apply.

The successful applicant’s research program will be hypothesis-driven and include innovative methodologies. New faculty are expected to contribute to the research environment of the department as well as undergraduate/graduate educational programs. Preference will be given to those candidates that show a track record or potential for scholarly productivity, research independence, inclusive teaching, dedication to mentoring, and other activities that will prepare them to contribute to our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in any related discipline. Materials should be submitted online and contain a (1) cover letter, (2) a full curriculum vitae, (3) a research statement covering both past accomplishments and future plans, (4) a statement on teaching and mentoring students, (5) a statement covering past and future plans for contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, (6) key publications, and (7) names and contact information for at least 3 references (8) Authorization to Release Information. Applications can be submitted through https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF07883 . Applications will be evaluated starting November 9th, with a closing date of Nov 11, 2022. To ensure full consideration applicants are encouraged to submit all materials by the November 9th date. Questions regarding the position should be sent to Dr. Karen Lyons at KLyons@mednet.ucla.edu or Dr. Alvaro Sagasti at sagasti@mcdb.ucla.edu.

UCLA offers a diverse campus community and is a leader in advancing strategies to diversify its faculty. We strongly encourage applications from women, individuals from under-represented racial and ethnic groups, and other individuals who are under-represented in the field. We seek candidates that share our belief that we should continually strive for excellence in teaching, research, service and a commitment to creating an environment where all members of our community are treated with respect and opportunities to learn, grow, and be successful.

The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, bullying and other demeaning behavior, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. With this commitment as well as a commitment to addressing all forms of academic misconduct, UCLA conducts targeted employment reference checks for finalist to whom departments or other hiring units would like to extend formal offers of appointment into Academic Senate faculty positions. The targeted employment reference checks involve contacting the finalist’ current and prior places of employment to ask whether there have been substantiated findings of misconduct that would violate the University’s Faculty Code of Conduct. To implement this process, UCLA requires all applicants for Academic Senate faculty implement this process, UCLA requires all applicants for Academic Senate faculty positions to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” into Recruit as part of their application. If the applicant does not include this signed authorization to release information with the applicant materials, the application will be considered incomplete. As with any incomplete application, the application will not receive further consideration. Although all applicants for faculty recruitments must complete the entire application, only finalists (i.e., those to whom the department or other hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer) considered for Academic Senate faculty positions will be subject to targeted employment reference checks.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees must (a) provide proof of receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 Vaccine no later than 14 calendar days after their first date of employment and provide proof of Full Vaccination no later than eight weeks after their first date of employment; or (b) if applicable, submit a request for Exception or Deferral no later than 14 calendar days after their first date of employment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.