Associate or Full Professor, In Residence - Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Position Description

The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) invites applications for full‑time faculty positions at the Associate or Full Professor rank, in the In Residence series.

UCSF is one of the nation’s top medical research institutions. The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics is the largest department of epidemiology in the University of California system and provides a supportive academic environment for innovative research. Opportunities include research on population health and health equity, study designs, biostatistical and bioinformatics methods, artificial intelligence, health system–embedded clinical research, and collaboration with other UCSF departments and schools.

The department delivers training in epidemiology, biostatistics, health data science, public health, and health services research, teaching medical students, fellows, junior faculty, and students in two master’s programs (Health Data Science and Clinical & Epidemiological Research) and a PhD Program in Epidemiology and Translational Sciences.

In Residence faculty members are expected to lead an independent, extramurally funded research program; teach, train, and mentor students, fellows, and junior faculty; and take on significant departmental and university service. There are opportunities for leadership within the department.

• A doctorate in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, medicine, health policy, bioinformatics/clinical informatics, data science, or a closely related field.
• A record of research excellence, including successful extramural funding and high‑impact peer‑reviewed publications.
• A record of excellence in teaching research methods.
• A record of mentoring students in applied research or methods development.
• Extramural or other self‑generated funding to cover most of their own salary for three years (e.g., current PI or co‑investigator on NIH or other grants).

We seek candidates who contribute to UCSF PRIDE Values (Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence) and enrich our culture of collaboration. Priority consideration will be given to candidates whose research programs align with the department’s strategic initiatives.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step  Table 5. The minimum base salary range for this position is $150,200 – $319,800
. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan, which provides eligibility for additional compensation.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

Relevant policies: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy; UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy; APM‑035:
Assertive Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.

San Francisco, CA