Assistant Professor in Geriatrics/Bioengineering

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The Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, and Palliative Care in the School of Medicine (https://medschool.ucsd.edu/som/medicine/divisions/Geriatrics/Pages/default.aspx) and the Department of Bioengineering in the Jacobs School of Engineering (https://be.ucsd.edu/) at the University of California San Diego invite applications for a joint cross-campus hire for a tenure-track faculty position, at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The focus of this search is broadly termed “Gerontechnology”, a field of transdisciplinary research that seeks to develop technological solutions that improve the health of older adults as well as cell and molecular technologies that assess biological rather than chronological age. Modern and emerging technologies have the potential to preserve, promote and restore independence of older adults and create better “aging diagnostics” that could be based on biomolecular, cellular, biofluid, or imaging biomarkers, on electrical/mechanical devices, or on app-based solutions. While technology and technology-enabled devices are ubiquitous, they have not yet achieved their potential to promote, preserve, or recover the independence of older people or to better assess their cellular or molecular potential for recovery.

Successful candidates will be expected to build and maintain a high quality, extramurally funded research program. Successful candidates will also be expected to achieve excellence in the mentorship of undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows and to develop courses in Bioengineering, especially those at the interface of engineering design, technology, aging, and medicine.

In addition, candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in higher education and have a well-articulated plan of contributing to programs that increase access and success of underrepresented students and faculty in the sciences. A successful candidate will likely have already participated in, contributed to, or created such programs. A successful candidate will also have served as a role model in mentoring others, with a commitment to helping shape and expand the University's diversity initiatives (http://diversity.ucsd.edu/).

Appointment will be at the Assistant Professor rank.

A link to full description of the series is provided for your review:

Ladder Rank Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-220.pdf

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on the University of California pay scales. 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 biomedical sciences, engineering, and other health related fields , and/or MD degree (or equivalent), postdoctoral experience, a track record of research excellence and expertise in technology development as it relates to geriatrics, aging, or the biology of aging .

Preferred candidates will have experience in collaborative research focused on older adults or aging as well as strong track record of teaching and mentorship.

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.

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