Assistant Professor, Adjunct series

Position Description

Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco invites applications for a full‑time faculty position in the Adjunct series at the Assistant rank.

Applicants should have deep expertise in bioinformatics, data science, and/or artificial intelligence, and the beginnings of a track record of teaching, collaboration, and independent funding, commensurate with their proposed rank and years of experience.

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise that aligns with the department's strategic initiatives in artificial intelligence and strengths in causal inference.

Adjunct faculty members are expected to conduct research funded by extramural sources, be committed to regular and ongoing teaching and mentoring of students and junior faculty, and provide university service. There are also opportunities for leadership within the department.

• a doctorate in bioinformatics, biostatistics, data science, or a closely related field;
• expertise in methods of electronic health record data analytics and data science;
• a record of excellence and accomplishment in both methodological and applied research;
• history of extramural funding, including current or recently awarded extramural funding for research in areas of interest and the ability to provide funding of own salary through extramural and other self‑generated funding;
• preference will be given to candidates with areas of research compatible with current departmental programs and who have demonstrated early potential to transition to independent research and associated research funding;
• faculty with research portfolios relevant to artificial intelligence and data science are particularly encouraged to apply. We seek candidates who will enrich our culture of collaboration.

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae – must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).

• Cover Letter.

• Statement of Research.

• Statement of Teaching.

Reference requirements:

• 3 required (contact information only).

Please apply online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./JPF
05725 with all required documents and references.

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.

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San Francisco, CA