Academic Pathologist with Research Focus in Molecular Microbiology
Position overview
Position title: Assistant ProfessorApplication Window
Open date: October 19, 2026
Next review date: Thursday, Nov 19, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 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
The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is recruiting for an Academic clinician scientist with a focus on molecular microbiology in our tenured/tenured track series at the Assistant Professor rank.
The successful candidate will demonstrate an academic direction in the field of molecular microbiology with the aim of building a research laboratory with active primary and collaborative experimental efforts. The candidate will also have a clinical component, ideally in both molecular pathology and clinical microbiology, and be able to participate in sign-out, other clinical activities and educational activities. The Department is seeking candidates with the potential for being outstanding in the above noted requirements, in clinical work, in research, in teaching, and in having a clear commitment to a clinician-scientist career.
Applicants must possess an MD or MD/PhD degree(s) or equivalent, with training in a molecular pathology fellowship program, and be board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Pathology and board eligible/certified in Molecular Pathology. The candidate should also have a well-established track record of research, including publications and extramural grant funding. Applicants with current extramural funding, including a NIH K award (or similar competitive training award) or the intention to submit a K (or other competitive training award) soon are preferred. Eligibility for a California medical license is also required.
Interested applicants must submit their application materials online at
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Qualifications
MD or MD/PhD degree(s) or equivalent
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Bibliography
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Contributions to Diversity
Statement of Teaching
Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
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