The Department of Neurosciences (http://neurosciences.ucsd.edu/) at the University of California San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body and is recruiting for faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor levels.

UCSD Neurosciences seek candidates to join its renowned team dedicated to cutting-edge basic and clinical research on neurological diseases, spinal cord injuries, brain tumors/defects, and interdisciplinary collaborations. Opportunities include teaching, mentorship, patient care, and scholarly activities at a top-ranked Medical School. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop funded research programs, provide research leadership, and collaborate with a diverse group of scientists and clinicians, including those within NIH-funded centers.

Candidates will be responsible for providing high quality training and teaching and will participate in basic or translational research and/or the clinical care of patients.

The appropriate series and appointment will be based on the candidate's background and experience.

A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review:
HS Clinical Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-278.pdf
Clinical X Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-275.pdf
In-Residence Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-270.pdf
Adjunct Professor - see: http://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-280.pdf

Appointments may require candidates to be self-funded.

As a member of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities, and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information can be found here: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-671.pdf

Candidates must have a PhD in Neurosciences, Neurology or related fields and/or MD or equivalent.

Candidates with a MD or equivalent must have completed Neurology or similarly related training, and be Board eligible or certified in Neurology or related fields.

Candidates with a MD or equivalent must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.

Candidates with experience in areas such as Neurobiology, Epidemiology, Neuroimaging, Neuropathology, Biomarkers, or Behavioral Neurology/Cognitive Neurosciences of Neurological Disorders or related fields are preferred.

The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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.

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