AUBURN COMMUNITY CANCER ENDOWED CHAIR IN BASIC SCIENCE

University of California, Davis

• 4.3 Sacramento, CA Job Details $200,000
• $400,000 a year 19 hours ago Qualifications Clinical research Faculty collaboration Experience working with graduate students Collaborative research Experience working with undergraduate students University teaching experience Oncology research Teaching science Translational research University experience Full Job Description Position overview Salary range: The salary range for this position is $200,000•400,000.

This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan Application Window Open date: August 10, 2026 Next review date: Saturday, Aug 29, 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

AUBURN COMMUNITY CANCER ENDOWED CHAIR IN BASIC SCIENCE

The Department of Urologic Surgery at the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine, is recruiting for a full-time faculty member in the In-Residence series at the Associate or Full Professor rank to be the holder of the Auburn Community Cancer Endowed Chair in Basic Science with expertise in the field of urologic oncology research. Faculty in this series are expected to engage in teaching, independent research and creative work, demonstrate professional competence and activity, and provide University and public service.

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The successful candidate will be expected to establish and sustain a nationally recognized research program in the area of urologic cancer, particularly in prostate cancer. The candidate will not only demonstrate excellence in this research area but also be able to teach courses to a variety of learners. Specific expectations include, but are not limited to: Define and lead research projects and secure substantial extramural funding to support research activities Design, develop and oversee advanced experimental protocols and translational research strategies Disseminate research findings through high-impacted publications, national and international presentations, and collaborative initiatives Teach and mentor a diverse group of learners, including medical students, residents, fellows, undergraduate students, graduate students, postgraduate students Participate in appropriate professional societies and educational organizations, including taking a leadership role in organizations Participate in non-university service such as on research review boards Provide service to department, school and campus committees Ability to foster collegiality and work collaboratively in a diverse environment Ability to adhere to University policies and procedures This recruitment is conducted at the associate or full professor rank. The resulting hire will be at the associate or full professor rank, regardless of the proposed appointee's qualifications. Appointments and/or reappointments will follow the established university procedures for endowed chair appointments (APM 191, UCD 191) with annual reporting requirement for the Fund's use. The endowment payout will provide supplemental support for teaching, research, outreach, and related purposes to the holder's academic excellence and innovative research, as to further the missions of both the Department of Urologic Surgery and the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center. For the full position description and to apply, visit ( Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) M.D., Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree A nationally recognized record of research excellence, innovation, and sustained scholarly productivity Demonstrated success in developing, securing, and maintaining a extramurally funded prostate cancer research program Teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate level Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate across disciplines in a complex academic health system Demonstrated success in bridging basic, translation, and clinical research to impact patient outcomes Legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship of a visa for this position will not be offered Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position) Preferred expertise in biologically grounded artificial intelligence, computational pathology, multimodal biomedical data, functional disease models, and clinical translation to advance precision health. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae

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as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration. UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. 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. Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and students. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service are embodied by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values. A variety of resources and programs are available to academics, staff, and students that reflect the core values reflected in our strategic plan: "To Boldly Go," our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs' Mission Statement, and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400. UC Davis is also a national leader in inclusive practice. There are numerous links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn more about our administration, campus rankings, locations, campus safety, sustainability, visiting UC Davis and UC Davis Health. The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in the world for campus sustainability practices by the UI Green Metric World University Rankings. UC Davis is focused on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for generations to come. The University of California and UC Davis are committed to offering a wide variety of benefits for employees. The University of California Employee benefits and UC Davis New Employee benefits webpages have additional information. 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 Sacramento, CA