Assistant/Associate Professor of Immunology at University of California - Davis in Davis, California

Job Description:

RECRUITMENT PERIOD

Open date: November 24th, 2020

Next review date: Friday, Jan 15, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 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.

DESCRIPTION

FACULTY POSITIONS
CENTER FOR IMMUNOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES
School of Medicine, University of California, Davis
The Center for Immunology and Infectious Diseases (https://ciid.ucdavis.edu) at the University of California, Davis seek applications for up to two full-time academic position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Ladder Rank and In-Residence Professor series. These positions are sponsored by the School of Medicine (https://health.ucdavis.edu/medschool). The successful candidate must have a PhD and/or MD and postdoctoral experience showing a track record of publications in high-quality journals. Applicants must have (or plan to establish) a research program focused on immunology or the host response to infection. Candidates are expected to establish and maintain an extramurally funded research program and to actively participate in the academic and service missions of the Center and wider University. Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work in a collegial team atmosphere. Ample office and laboratory space is available (including BSL3 space), with state-of-the art facilities, instrumentation, and administrative support. Center research and teaching programs interdigitate with other campus-wide programs and resources in the Schools of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. The appointment will be in an appropriate academic department within the School of Medicine and will receive 0.5 FTE salary support and start-up funds. The remainder of the salary support is expected to be recovered through the candidate s extramurally supported research program. Review of applications will commence immediately until the position is filled.
Basic Qualifications:
PhD and/or MD degree.
Postdoctoral experience.
Record of publication in high-quality journals.
An active research program or plans for an active research program in Immunology or Host Responses to Infectious Diseases.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere.

Preferred Qualifications:
Established, or potential for, strong extramural funded research program.
APPLICATION PROCESS:

To receive fullest consideration, applications must be received by January 15, 2021, position open until filled through June 30, 2021. Interested applicants should submit 1) a letter of intent outlining special interest in the position, overall related qualifications and experiences pertinent to the position, and career goals; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) representative significant publication; 4) statement of research; 5) statement of teaching; 6) statement of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (for guidance, see https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/guidelines-writing-diversity-statement); 7) authorization to release information form; and 8) the names and addresses of 3 professional references. Application material must be submitted using the University's online submission program, https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF03424.

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UC Davis commits to inclusion excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct. If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact the recruiting department.
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REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

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Cover Letter - Please include a cover letter outlining special interest in the position, overall related qualifications and experiences pertinent to the position, and career goals
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Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
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Statement of Research
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Most Significant Publication - Please upload one publication that best represents your science and this position you are applying for. Please include a short paragraph explaining the significance of this publication.
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Statement of Teaching
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Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants. Visit https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/faculty-equity-and-inclusion for guidelines about writing a statement and why one is requested.
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Authorization To Release Information - All applicants must sign an "Authorization to Release