Pulmonary Basic Science Research Faculty

Application Window

Open date : December 17, 2025

Next review date : Saturday, Jan 17, 2026 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Thursday, Jun 17, 2027 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

Open Faculty Positions in Pulmonary Basic Science Research

University of California San Francisco Department of Medicine

The Department of Medicine and the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy, and Sleep Medicine at the University of California San Francisco is recruiting for scientists engaged in pulmonary basic science research. The search is open to MD and PhD scientists. Physician-scientists must be board certified in Internal Medicine, preferably with board eligibility or certification in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. Candidates must have demonstrated strong potential to conduct independent research of importance and high quality. Successful candidates will be appointed at the level of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Medicine, depending on the past experience of the individual. Successful candidates will be eligible for faculty membership in the UCSF Biomedical Sciences graduate program. Outstanding research space and generous start-up packages will be provided.

Please apply online with CV, Cover Letter, Statement of Research, and 3 References at Applicants are required to provide the contact information of 3 references at the time of application, however, 3 reference letters may be solicited before being considered for interviews. Applicants' materials must list current and / or pending qualifications upon submission. To receive full consideration, please submit all materials prior to the initial review date. However, this position will remain open until filled. For more information, contact the chair of the search committee, Mark Looney (mark.looney@ucsf.edu).

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 $131,200-$344,400. 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.

Application Requirements

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 required (contact information only)

About UC San Francisco

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.

Job location

San Francisco, CA