Neuroscience Theme Full Time Equivalent Faculty Position 2021/22

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: September 22nd, 2021

Last review date: Tuesday, Oct 26, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Monday, Nov 29, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM) is launching a sustained multi-year effort to invest in neuroscience through multiple faculty appointments. To initiate this strategic focus, DGSOM is seeking outstanding faculty members to join its highly interactive Neuroscience community in this coming year. We encourage applications from candidates at all levels whose work addresses fundamental questions in neuroscience or to explore mechanisms of disease. We are particularly interested in the study of neurodegenerative diseases ranging from basic mechanisms to clinical translational research, and in developing further strength in computational approaches to neuroscience. Approaches that span from model organisms to humans are welcome.

The positions are full time equivalent faculty positions. Successful candidates will have a primary appointment in the department best aligned with the candidates’ interests in DGSOM (i.e., Neurobiology, Physiology, Biological Chemistry, Pathology, Molecular Pharmacology, Computational Medicine, Microbiology, Immunology & Molecular Genetics, Human Genetics, Neurology, Neurosurgery, or Psychiatry/Semel Institute).

• Applicants must have a Ph.D., or an M.D., or equivalent degree.
• Preference will be given to early career applicants, i.e., at the Assistant Professor level, although exceptional candidates at any level, including Associate and Full Professor, will be considered.
• Emphasis will be placed on the applicants’ record of research accomplishment and creativity, teaching excellence, professional activity, and service to the University community, as well as evidence of a commitment to a positive workplace climate for all, with equity, diversity, and inclusivity.

The Neuroscience faculty at UCLA occupy state-of-the-art modern laboratories, and conduct fundamental and/or translational research in molecular, cellular, computational, and systems neuroscience. Successful candidates will be a part of the Neuroscience Theme established to foster cross-campus research collaborations, and will have the opportunity to contribute to the teaching of neuroscience to undergraduate, graduate, and medical students.

Applications and supporting documents must be submitted electronically. We are eager to consider applications from a diverse pool of applicants considering diversity in all its forms, from a broad spectrum of neuroscience fields and training backgrounds, to diversity in race/ethnicity/gender and service history. To be considered, candidates should upload all of the following required materials on time: 1) a description of their research plans in less than three pages; 2) full curriculum vitae; 3) at least 3 letters of reference; and 4) a statement of commitment and contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. The first review date is October 26, 2021. Additional applications may be considered on a rolling basis up until November 29, 2021. Interviews and Symposia for shortlisted applicants are scheduled for January 18 & 19, 2022, and January 25 & 26, 2022.

The shared values of the David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM) are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our commitment to doing what’s right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program at https://medschool.ucla.edu/cultural-north-star.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research – A description of intended research plans in three pages or less.
• Statement of Teaching – Examples of current and future commitment to teaching excellence. Please limit to one page.
  (Optional)
• Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our Sample Guidance for Candidates and related EDI Statement FAQ document.

Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

Please submit at least 3 letters of recommendation with your application.

• Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06871
• Help contact: lschreiber@mednet.ucla.edu

CAMPUS INFORMATION

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.

JOB LOCATION: Los Angeles

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