Director, Benioff Initiative in Prostate Cancer Research

Open date: November 4, 2025

Most recent review date: Sunday, Jan 4, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Tuesday, May 4, 2027 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.

Faculty Position
Director, Benioff Initiative in Prostate Cancer Research

The Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (HDFCCC) at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), one of the nation's leading NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers, seeks a recognized leader in the field of prostate cancer research to serve as the next Director of the Benioff Initiative for Prostate Cancer Research (BIPCR). This is a unique opportunity to lead a cross-institutional research program, founded by the late Felix Feng, MD, dedicated to understanding the fundamental biology underlying aggressive prostate cancer and developing strategies to cure metastatic disease.

The ideal candidate will be an internationally recognized physician-scientist with an outstanding track record in basic and translational cancer research. As a requirement the candidate must possesses an MD, MD-PhD or equivalent. Their research should be largely laboratory and translational in nature, with their research portfolio and funding focused on prostate cancer. They will demonstrate a strong history of peer-reviewed research funding and publications in leading peer-reviewed journals and in addition a track record in leading and managing large research projects/collaborations beyond their own laboratory.

A demonstrated track record in and commitment to mentoring early-career scientists, and the ability to communicate effectively with external stakeholders are also prerequisites.

UCSF offers a highly competitive startup package. As Director of the BIPCR, the selected candidate will be appointed as the George and Judy Marcus Distinguished Professor. Candidates with the appropriate qualifications may also be considered for leadership roles in the UCSF Prostate Cancer SPORE (NCI P50 Grant) and/or the HDFCCC Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG, NCI P30 Grant)-funded Prostate Cancer Program.

The incumbent will be appointed at the Associate or Full Professor rank. Applicants should apply online at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./JPF
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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 for eligibility for additional compensation.

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

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Research (Optional)

• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

• 3 required (contact information only)

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 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 if they are subject to 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, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

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