Division of Biological Sciences

Faculty Openings

  1. Evolutionary systems biology – Rank Open
  2. Lecturer with Potential for Security of Employment
  3. Neurobiology
  4. Quantitative Biology
  5. Systems/Quantitative Developmental Biology

Evolutionary systems biology – Rank Open

The Section of Ecology, Behavior and Evolution seeks tenured and tenure-track applicants with research interests in the evolution of multi-component interactions in biological systems.  Preference will be given to conceptually oriented individuals who use theory and/or emerging technologies to quantify experimentally the mechanistic and causal connections between genes, function, fitness, and evolution.  This position is part of an initiative for growth in the areas of systems and quantitative biology in the Division and at UCSD.  The Division of Biological Sciences at UC San Diego (http://biology.ucsd.edu/index.html) is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body.

The successful candidate is expected to complement existing strengths in the Section and to participate in the development of systems and quantitative biology on campus.  Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. and have demonstrated excellence and creativity in research and scholarship. The successful candidate will participate in the graduate and undergraduate teaching curricula.  Preference will be given to candidates with experience in equity and diversity with respect to: teaching, mentoring, research, life experiences, or service towards building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment.  The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Start-up funds will be provided to establish a competitive research program, and salary will be based upon the University of California pay scale.

Complete applications received by October 31, 2011, will be assured of consideration.  Interested applicants must submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research, a statement of teaching, contact information for 3-5 references and a statement describing their past experience and leadership in equity and diversity and/or their potential to make future contributions in the field. Applications must be submitted through the University of California San Diego’s Academic Personnel RECRUIT system at https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/. Further details about the required application material can be found at: http://biology.ucsd.edu/jobs/ladder_info.html.

UCSD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity.

Lecturer with Potential for Security of Employment

The Division of Biological Sciences at UC San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body.

The Section of Cell and Developmental Biology in the Division of Biological Sciences invites applications for a lecturer position with the strong preference for the rank of Lecturer with Potential for Security of Employment (LPSOE). The LPSOE/LSOE series has been created for Academic Senate Faculty members whose expertise and responsibilities center on scholarship of teaching, learning, and undergraduate education. It is comparable to the tenure track assistant professor appointment but not tenure track. The section seeks candidates whose research, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education. Primary consideration will be given to candidates who have an understanding of the barriers facing women and domestic minorities in science careers or higher education careers generally (as evidenced by life experiences and educational background) and who have experience in equity and diversity with respect to: teaching, mentoring, research, life experiences, or service towards building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment. The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The incumbent will teach in the introductory biology course series (BILD 1, 2 or 3) and existing upper division laboratory courses. The incumbent will also be expected to develop a research program in science education. As a member of the Associate Dean for Education’s educational leadership team, the incumbent will provide academic guidance, leadership and innovation for the divisional undergraduate programs, especially in the introductory Biology series. In this context, the incumbent is expected to initiate and/or participate in the development of grant applications for improving undergraduate education.

The successful candidate is expected to have:

  • substantial breadth of biological knowledge and biology training, to be prepared to teach introductory college courses that include topics ranging from evolution to cell biology, biochemistry, and physiology;
  • working knowledge of bioinformatic/systems biology tools and approaches, and computational methods in Biology;
  • significant university-level teaching experience (at a minimum 2 – 3 years); demonstrated success in teaching at the undergraduate level; experience in teaching large enrollment introductory Biology courses is preferred;
  • evidence of scholarly activity such as postdoctoral experience, publications and grantsmanship;
  • ability to successfully address the educational and academic needs of a diverse student population, incl. identifying and or developing effective teaching strategies for the educational advancement of students from groups underrepresented in higher education;
  • communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize effective collaboration with a diverse community of campus and external colleagues;
  • knowledge of and experience in applying instructional strategies that are rooted in research on the science of learning;
  • ability to link insights from the study of learning to the practice of teaching and to engage in and contribute to the scholarship of teaching and learning;
  • ability to or potential for providing educational leadership by supporting the transformation of the introductory biology course into courses that emphasize core concepts and computational thinking, problem solving, and the development of critical thinking skills.

Applications received by December 31, 2011 will be assured consideration. Applicants must submit the materials listed below, as well as the contact information for three references, via the online application.

Materials to submit (required in order to be considered for the position):

  • CV
  • Statement of current and proposed teaching and science education research (not to exceed 4 pages)
  • Copies of up to 3 – 5 recent publications
  • Personal statement summarizing past experience and leadership in equity and diversity (or potential to make contributions in the field)

Applications must be submitted through the University of California San Diego’s Academic Personnel RECRUIT System.

Further details about the required application material

UCSD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity.

Neurobiology

The Division of Biological Sciences at UCSD is a vibrant center of scientific discovery, innovation, and collaboration. Our large research base spans many areas of biology and has one of the largest, most celebrated graduate programs in the country. We are committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body. The division seeks candidates in the area of Neural Circuits whose research, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to equity and inclusion in higher education. Preference will be given to scholars at the Full Professor or Associate level in the specified area, but excellent candidates in other areas including behavioral, systems, cellular and developmental neurobiology or at the Assistant Professor level will also be seriously considered. All applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and a commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Completed applications received by October 31, 2011, will be assured of consideration. Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research, statement of teaching, contact information for 3-5 references and a statement describing their past experience and leadership in promoting equity and diversity and/or their potential to make future contributions. Applications must be submitted through the UCSD Academic Personnel RECRUIT System. Further details about the required application material can be found on the Ladder Information page.

UCSD is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence and diversity.

Quantitative Biology

The Division of Biological Sciences at UCSD (www.biology.ucsd.edu) seeks candidates in the area of Quantitative Biology. Candidates pursuing innovative research with a focus on approaches that combine mathematical modeling and quantitative experimentation to study gene regulation and cellular signaling at the single cell level are encouraged to apply. This position is part of an initiative for growth in the areas of systems and quantitative biology in the Division and at UCSD. The successful candidate is expected to have a broad interest in their chosen field, and to complement existing strengths in the Division. All candidates must have earned a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree, and a commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.   Preference will be given to scholars at the Assistant Professor level with demonstrated excellence and creativity in research, scholarship, and commitment to equity and inclusion in higher education. 

Complete applications received by November 1, 2011, will be assured of consideration.  Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research, statement of teaching, a statement describing their past experience and leadership in equity and diversity and/or their potential to make future contributions, and contact information for 3-5 references. Applications must be submitted through the University of California San Diego’s Academic Personnel RECRUIT System at https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/. Further details about the required application material can be found at: http://biology.ucsd.edu/jobs/ladder_info.html.

The Division of Biological Sciences at UCSD is a vibrant center of scientific discovery, innovation, and collaboration.  Our large research base spans many areas of biology and has one of the largest, most celebrated graduate programs in the country.  We are committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body.  This is where discovery comes to life.

UCSD is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence and diversity (http://diversity.ucsd.edu/).

Systems/Quantitative Developmental Biology

The Division of Biological Sciences at UCSD (www.biology.ucsd.edu) seeks candidates in the area of Systems/Quantitative Developmental Biology. Candidates pursuing innovative research in the areas of systems, quantitative or dynamical research approaches to solve problems in Developmental Biology are encouraged to apply. Interesting areas include, but are not limited to, the generation, regeneration, or maintenance of some cell type, body system, or organ. This position is part of an initiative for growth in the areas of systems and quantitative biology in the Division and at UCSD. The successful candidate is expected to have a broad interest in their chosen field, and to complement existing strengths in the Division. All candidates must have earned a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree, and a commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.   Preference will be given to scholars at the Associate Professor level with demonstrated excellence and creativity in research, scholarship, and commitment to equity and inclusion in higher education. 

Complete applications received by November 1, 2011, will be assured of consideration.  Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research, statement of teaching, a statement describing their past experience and leadership in equity and diversity and/or their potential to make future contributions, and contact information for 3-5 references. Applications must be submitted through the University of California San Diego’s Academic Personnel RECRUIT System at https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/. Further details about the required application material can be found at: http://biology.ucsd.edu/jobs/ladder_info.html.

The Division of Biological Sciences at UCSD is a vibrant center of scientific discovery, innovation, and collaboration.  Our large research base spans many areas of biology and has one of the largest, most celebrated graduate programs in the country.  We are committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body.  This is where discovery comes to life.

UCSD is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence and diversity.

UCSD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity.