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Assistant Professor - Immunology and Molecular Medicine - Department of Molecular and Cell Biology

Position overview
Salary range: The current salary range for this position is $78,200 - $123,400 (9-month academic year salary), however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions.

Anticipated start: July 1, 2025

Application Window
Open date: August 15, 2024

Next review date: Friday, Nov 1, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Nov 1, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

The Department of Molecular and Cell Biology (MCB) and Division of Immunology and Molecular Medicine at the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. The expected start date is July 1, 2025.

We seek applicants studying fundamental aspects of immune system function. Areas of interest include (but are not limited to) innate immunity, inflammation, B cell biology, T cell biology, mucosal immunity, type 2 immunity, immunometabolism, neuroimmunology, cancer immunology, host-microbe interactions, microbial pathogenesis, autoimmunity, and comparative and systems immunology.

Candidates should demonstrate excellence, originality and productivity in research, an interest in undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring, and a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout research, mentorship, teaching and service.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at UC Berkeley and in MCB, and our excellence requires faculty who share a commitment to these values. Candidates are encouraged to visit this website [https://mcb.berkeley.edu/] for more information about the department.

MCB is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. We are also interested in candidates who have had non-traditional career paths or who have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academia. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit this website [https://ofew.berkeley.edu/support-faculty/new-senate-faculty].

The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. Consistent with this commitment, UC Berkeley requires all applicants for Senate faculty positions to complete, sign, and upload an Authorization to Release of Information form into AP Recruit as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration. Although all applicants for faculty recruitments must complete the entire application, applicants will only be subject to reference checks if and when they are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. More information is available on this website [https://ofew.berkeley.edu/attestation-prior-misconduct].

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
A Ph.D. and/or M.D. or equivalent international degree at the time of application.

Preferred qualifications
A Ph.D. and/or M.D. or equivalent international degree in Biology or a related field by the start date.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
For guidance in preparing a statement of understanding of barriers to success in education and research for groups underrepresented in STEM, applicants are encouraged to refer to the Berkeley Office for Faculty Equity & Welfare resources at https://ofew.berkeley.edu/academic-recruitment/contributions-deib/support-faculty-candidates.

• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Summary of major research accomplishments - Provide a summary of your major research accomplishments in approximately 250 words.
• Summary of your ongoing and planned research program - Summary of your ongoing and planned research program in approximately 1,500 words, with intermixed figures, including a title for your research program and essential referenced publications.
• Complete list of your publications
• One of Three significant publications - For each significant publication, provide a statement that begins with the manuscript title and author list and then summarizes, in approximately 300 words, the significance of the selected publication.
• Two of Three significant publications - For each significant publication, provide a statement that begins with the manuscript title and author list and then summarizes, in approximately 300 words, the significance of the selected publication.
• Three of Three significant publications - For each significant publication, provide a statement that begins with the manuscript title and author list and then summarizes, in approximately 300 words, the significance of the selected publication.
• Statement of your understanding of barriers to success in education and research for groups underrepresented in STEM - Statements can include a description of any past efforts you have undertaken to address these issues and/or your future plans to promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment through your teaching, research, and service at Berkeley. This should be approximately 500 words.
• Statement of teaching - Statement of your teaching interests as well as any prior teaching and mentoring experience in approximately 500 words.
• Authorization to Release Information Form - A reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the Authorization to Release Information form.

Reference requirements

• 3-6 letters of reference required

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04513

Help contact: mcb_ap_assist@berkeley.edu

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

The University of California, Berkeley 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.

Please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

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.

Job location
Berkeley


To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04513













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