Careers

The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences (https://obgyn.ucsd.edu/)
at the University of California San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the
faculty, staff and student body and is seeking a Vice Chair of Research.

We are currently ranked 3rd among OB/GYN Departments in NIH funding and have active research
programs in neuroendocrine control of reproduction, circadian rhythm, puberty, placental biology,
exRNA biology, PCOS, stress, spermatogenesis, early embryo development, gynecologic cancer, pelvic
floor muscle physiology, contraception, pregnancy and the reproductive microbiome.

The Department is interested in candidates who have a commitment to research excellence, demonstrated leadership and who are interested in building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment.

The successful candidate will bring an established research program and benefit from the highly
stimulating and collaborative environment within the department. The Vice Chair of Research will also
report directly to the Department Chair and will collaborate with the Vice Chair of Translational Research
and other department members to optimize and oversee the research components of our department.

The Vice Chair of Research will also advise the Department Chair on research matters and will meet with the Chair on a regular basis. The Vice Chair of Research role is estimated to be 10% effort.
The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching, research and service.

Responsibilities will also include committee participation on the following departmental committees:
• Department Executive Committee
• Department Vice Chairs Committee
• Department Research Advisory Committee
• Chair the Department Space Committee
• Department Search Committees for FTE Faculty

Candidates must have a PhD, MD/PhD, MD or equivalent, or terminal degree in areas of Reproductive
Sciences or other health related fields.

Candidates must also have and a current research program in a discipline relevant to Obstetrics,
Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences with a track record of obtaining substantial extramural funding and
high productivity with regards to peer-reviewed publications.

Apply Link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03641

The appropriate appointment at Associate or Full Professor level will be based on the candidate’s
background and experience.

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

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

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

The posted UC Salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and if applicable, rank and/or step. The base pay range for this position is $300,000 - $500,000. Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. UC Salary information can be found here:
https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2022-23-academic-salary-scales.html.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide
proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption,
Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable
deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their
first date of employment.

The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University controlled properties.

The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online
at: https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as
well as institutional policy statement & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at
(858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report.

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.

The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences (https://obgyn.ucsd.edu) at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, student body, and is recruiting Biostatisticians to join the department's research faculty to support our research programs across the 7 divisions of the department.

In partnership with the Director of Epidemiology and Biostatistics Core, this position will develop a sustainable departmental analytics program. In addition, the biostatistics research faculty will serve as a resource for other faculty and trainees in study design, power calculations, statistical analysis, grant and abstract, and manuscript preparation.

The successful candidates will be expected to develop an independent program of methodological research in their area of interest, while cultivating collaborations with researchers in the department. The selected candidates will be responsible for designing, executing and analyzing data from clinical trials, implementation science projects, and epidemiologic investigations. Duties include statistical design of studies, development of new statistical methodology, statistical analysis of results, mentorship/teaching of trainees, and preparation of statistical and scientific reports and publications.

Candidates must have a PhD in biostatistics or other relevant areas.

Candidates must have a current research program with a track record of obtaining extramural funding and productivity with regard to peer-reviewed publications.

Candidates must also have a track record of teaching and mentorship activities.

Candidates with a current research program in a discipline relevant to Reproductive Health is preferred.

Apply Link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03743

Appointment will be at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level and will be based on the candidate’s background and experience.

A link to the full description of the Adjunct series is provided for your review: Adjunct Professor – see: http://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-280.pdf

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

The posted UC Salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and if applicable, rank and/or step. The base pay range for this position is $112,500–$297,200. Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. UC Salary information can be found here: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2022-23-academic-salary-scales.html.

Appointments may require candidates to be self-funded.

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.

The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University controlled properties.
The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at: https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statement & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report.

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.

Application Window

Open date: September 19, 2022
Next review date: Sunday, Oct 23, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Sep 19, 2023 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 Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at UC San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body and is seeking board certified physicians in Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM), Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI), Gynecologic Oncology (GynOnc), Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS), or general Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN).

The successful candidate(s) will be responsible for providing high quality training and teaching and will participate in the clinical care of patients and/or basic research.

The appropriate series and appointment at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level will be based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

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

• Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series - APM 278 (PDF)
• Clinical X Professor - APM 275 (PDF)
• Adjunct Professor - APM 280 (PDF)
• In-Residence Professor - APM 270 (PDF) 

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on the University of California pay scales. Appointments may require candidates to be self-funded. 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.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, PhD or MD/PhD in areas of Reproductive Medicine or health related fields.
Candidates with an MD must be Board eligible or Board certified and be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.  
• Misc / Additional (Optional)
• Reference requirements
  3 required (contact information only)
• Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03335
• Help contact: esantos@ucsd.edu

Campus Information

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.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline.  Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of California employees. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or
local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University controlled properties.

The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at: https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statement & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858)  534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report..

Faculty Career Development Position in OB/GYN Research at UC San Diego School of Medicine.

The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body and has a Faculty Career Development Position available at the Assistant Professor level for a MD in Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM), Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI), Gynecologic Oncology (GYN/ONC), Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS), Complex Family Planning (CFP) or General OB/GYN.

The objective of the Career Development Program is to provide advanced training for outstanding physicians in basic, translational, and bedside research and thereby foster independent physician scientists in the field of OB/GYN.

The positions will have 75% time for mentored and independent research, with 10-20% clinical and 5-10% teaching efforts anticipated.

Appointments will be at the Assistant Professor level in the Adjunct series.

Candidates must have a MD or MD/PhD and residency training in OBGYN.

Candidates with a MD must be Board eligible or Board certified and be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.

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

Adjunct Professor – see: http://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-280.pdf

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on the University of California pay scales. Appointments may require candidates to be self-funded.

Applicants apply to: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03330

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

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.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of California employees. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University controlled properties.

The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at: https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statement & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report.

The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, the Glycobiology Research and Training Center,  and the Lewis Laboratory at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) are committed to academic excellence and diversity and are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated Project Scientists who are interested in advancing research and education in the field of Women's Health, Microbiology, and Glycobiology.

Successful candidates will be able to participate on an integrated interdisciplinary research team focused on developing models that refine the causal links between members of the female genitourinary microbiota and conditions impacting women.

The selected Project Scientists will be expected to perform high quality experiments using mice and materials derived from humans, conduct ethical data management and rigorous analysis and make effective writing contributions to manuscripts and grants. In addition, the Project Scientists will also assist with lab management tasks and will contribute to mentorship, training and teaching in research and scientific writing for graduate students, undergraduate students and postdocs in the laboratory.

Appointment will be at the Assistant, Associate or Full Project Scientist level based on background and years of experience.

Candidates must have a PhD in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics or related disciplines.

A link to the full description of the Project Scientist series is provided for your review: http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/PPM/docs/230-311.html

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales.

Applicants apply to: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03321

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.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of California employees. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University controlled properties.

The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at: https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statement & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report.