Research Faculty Positions are Available in the UCSD Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology

Apply now! Assistant Professor -Chancellor’s Joint Initiative: Geroscience

UC San Diego –School of Medicine (Department of Medicine) and the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science. The Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, and Palliative Care in the School of Medicine and the School of Public Health at UC San Diego invite applications for a joint hire for a tenure-track faculty position, at the rank of Assistant Professor. The focus of this search is “Geroscience”, a field that seeks to understand biological mechanisms of aging to develop strategies that can delay the onset of multiple, rather than individual, age-related chronic diseases and conditions. New insights into the biological underpinnings of aging have tremendous potential to impact the development of promising prognostic tools and treatments for age-related conditions. These opportunities require interdisciplinary teams with complementary expertise in translational research, clinical trials, and human cohort studies. Successful candidates will be expected to establish a vigorous program of high-quality externally funded research. Specific focus areas include, but are not limited to: multi-omics, bioinformatics, epigenetics, and biodemography.

For more information: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03100

Assistant Professor -Chancellor’s Joint Initiative: Gerontechnology

The Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, and Palliative Care in the School of Medicine and the Department of Bioengineering in the Jacobs School of Engineering at the University of California San Diego invite applications for a joint cross-campus hire for a tenure-track faculty position, at the rank of Assistant Professor. The focus of this search is broadly termed “Gerontechnology”, a field of transdisciplinary research that seeks to develop technological solutions that improve the health of older adults as well as cell and molecular technologies that assess biological rather than chronological age. Modern and emerging technologies have the potential to preserve, promote and restore independence of older adults and create better “aging diagnostics” that could be based on biomolecular, cellular, biofluid, or imaging biomarkers, on electrical/mechanical devices, or on app-based solutions. While technology and technology-enabled devices are ubiquitous, they have not yet achieved their potential to promote, preserve, or recover the independence of older people or to better assess their cellular or molecular potential for recovery.

For more information: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03076

Multiple positions available in translational bioenergetics and aging research

 

NIH funded Postdoctoral Fellowships and Research Associate positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Anthony Molina, at the University of California San Diego, School of Medicine.  The Molina lab is engaged in translational mitochondrial bioenergetics research focused on aging and age-related diseases and conditions such as Alzheimer’s and physical function decline. 

 

Successful candidates will join a dynamic research environment within the Department of Medicine (DOM) and will have access to scientific and career/life opportunities in the broader San Diego research community. The DOM is the largest department within the UC San Diego School of Medicine (SOM) and is responsible for fulfilling its teaching, research, and clinical missions.  The DOM employs approximately 500 salaried faculty, nearly 200 academic appointees, and more than 300 residents, fellows, and postdocs, supported by almost 1,000 staff members. 

 

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or MD degree for postdoctoral fellowships

  • Research Associates will be considered at all ranks.

  • Expertise in mitochondrial physiology.

  • Expertise in neurodegenerative diseases, molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell culture (preferred).

  • Primary publications in peer-reviewed journals demonstrating research excellence.

  • Highly motivated to learn, explore, engage, and communicate.

Salary commensurate with NIH pay scale (Fellows) or experience (Associates).  Excellent University of California benefits.

 

Please email ajmolina@ucsd.edu with any questions and to apply. Email applications should include:

•        A cover letter that summarizes past research, expertise, and your interest in our research program.

•        CV with complete publications list.

•        Upon request, 3 letters of reference