Faculty Position In-Residence

Faculty Position In-Residence Nature Careers, United States about 19 hours ago

Location:

San Francisco, CALIFORNIA

Job Type:

FullTime Faculty Position - In-Residence Endowed Professorship in Biocomputing, Visualization, and Informatics Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry School of Pharmacy University of California, San Francisco Position Description The Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) invites applications for a faculty member to lead the team that develops ChimeraX and to build an independent and collaborative research lab focused on the analysis and visualization of biological structures. The existing team members consist of highly experienced and talented staff with excellent interdisciplinary knowledge and specialized, state-of-the-art expertise in software engineering, computer visualization, and data science. As a faculty member, the applicant is expected to develop a strong, grant-funded research program. Faculty members also are expected to participate in one or more of UCSF's 15 PhD programs in basic and biomedical sciences, including teaching courses offered by these programs and mentoring students. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to teach in other programs in the School of Pharmacy, including the MS degree program in Artificial Intelligence and Computational Drug Discovery and Development and the Pharm.

D. program. The successful candidate must also demonstrate a record of accomplishment in developing visualization and analysis methods in support of structural biology, network biology, bioinformatics or a closely related field. Of particular interest are candidates with knowledge and expertise in developing software for visualizing molecular structures and their complexes, particularly in the context of cryo-electron microscopy or tomography. The position includes directorship of the UCSF Resource for Biocomputing, Visualization and Informatics (RBVI) and an appointment in the In-Residence series with an endowed professorship. The RBVI and its precursor, the UCSF Computer Graphics Laboratory, has a 56-year history developing cutting-edge interactive software tools that can be applied to diverse types of biomolecular data, including atomic-resolution coordinates, 3D density maps and light microscopy data, and protein and nucleic acid sequences, annotations, and networks. These areas are critical for addressing important biomedical problems related to health care and disease treatment and prevention. The Resource focuses on the unmet software needs for basic and applied biomedical research. The RBVI has maintained continuous NIH funding since its inception, and the exceptionally collaborative research environment at UCSF provides multiple opportunities for projects that combine complementary expertise in software tool development and discovery science research. Salary/rank will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and training. UCSF seeks candidates who are committed to the mentorship of students and promoting excellence across the campus.

Required Qualifications:

PhD degree or equivalent Strong record of publications in the field of structural biology, network biology, bioinformatics or a closely related area Computer programming skills Excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in teaching Demonstrated track record of developing open-source visualization software Experience conducting research with multidisciplinary research teams

Application Requirements:

Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Statement of Research, including accomplishments and future plans (~4 pages) Statement of prior teaching experience, if applicable 3 to 6 reference contacts Compensation 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 $121,900-$319,800. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. Apply online at aprecruit.ucsf/JPF05877 . 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. Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant Inc. . Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-c56791aa743c6443bb651a12ca8a8600 Similar Positions Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer, Network Services, University of California, United States, 20 days ago Pharmacy Full Time 88384BR Job Summary The Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer (ACPO) leads and approves enterprise-wide programs, policies, and strategic initiatives across the organization and heal... Bioinformatics Programmer, University of California, San Francisco, United States, 23 days ago Anatomy Full Time 88327BR Job Summary Under direct supervision, Bioinformatics Programmer applies machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) concepts for the analysis of large scale genomic... Specialty Pharmacy Manager, University of California, San Francisco, United States, 27 days ago Specialty Pharmacy Full Time 88245BR Job Summary Serves as the Pharmacist-in-charge (PIC) on record with the California Board of Pharmacy and assumes all legal and regulatory responsibilities for ... Bioinformatics Programmer, University of California, United States, 17 days ago Pathology Full Time 88528BR Job Summary Under direct supervision, this Bioinformatics Programmer applies professional bioinformatics concepts and computational procedures to complete small project... Registered Nurse, University of California, San Francisco, United States, 15 days ago Job Summary The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your ... Network Administrator, University of California, San Francisco, United States, 1 day ago IT Data Network Full Time 88478BR Job Summary The Network Administrator within the University of California, San Francisco's (UCSF) Information Technology (IT) department will be entrusted with ma...