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Faculty Positions - Institute for Human Genetics

University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2026
Position Description

Faculty Position

Institute for Human Genetics

University of California, San Francisco

The UCSF Institute for Human Genetics invites applications for multiple faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level in the ladder rank or in-residence series. Applicants with varied backgrounds in genetics and genomics will be considered, including those with expertise and interest in disease diagnosis and therapeutics, functional genomics, statistical genetics, and human population genetics. Candidates are expected to have demonstrated significant research accomplishment and potential, foster equity and inclusion in human genetics, and be committed to the mentorship of learners. Modern laboratory and/or computational space within the Institute for Human Genetics and a start-up package will be available.

The UCSF Institute for Human Genetics serves as a focal point for campus-wide activities in human genetics and has outstanding faculty members engaged in human genetics research spanning the four schools: Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Dentistry. The major aim of the Institute is to create an exciting, productive, and collaborative environment for research, training, and clinical application in human genetics, and to provide institutional support and resources for faculty research and for teaching in a number of UCSF graduate and medical school programs.

Candidates must have a doctoral degree (M.D. or equivalent and/or Ph.D.) and postdoctoral research experience completed in an area associated with human genetics. The new faculty member will be expected to teach in graduate programs affiliated with the Institute for Human Genetics and to establish an independent research program that will attract and maintain extramural funding.

Applications must be submitted online and include the following documents: (1) cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) a 1-page summary of research accomplishments and (4) a 2-page description of future research plans.

Please apply here . Applicants’ materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate(s) will be appointed in an academic department fitting their area of expertise.

For positions that are 51% effort or more:

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 . The minimum base salary range for this position is $103,100-$442,800. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

For positions that are 50% effort or less:

See Table 2 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $93,700-$246,000.

Document Requirements

  • Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
  • Cover Letter
  • Statement of Research
  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference Requirements

  • 3-5 letters of reference required

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.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

  • “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
  • UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  • UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
  • APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

San Francisco, CA

Salary : $93,700 - $246,000

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