UCSF Hematopoiesis and Hemoglobinopathies Center - Clinical X and In Residence F

UCSF School of Medicine and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals
Division of Hematology, Department of Pediatrics
Clinical X and In Residence Faculty Series

The Division of Hematology in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco, and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals is recruiting exceptional MD, MD/PhD, or PhD investigators to join the newly established Center for Hematopoiesis and Hemoglobinopathies Research. Appointments will be made at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank in the In Clinical X or In Residence faculty series. Academic rank is commensurate with experience.

Successful candidates will join a leading academic medical center with a renowned training program, contributing significantly to the Department's mission of excellence in research, education, and patient care.

About the Center:
The Center for Hematopoiesis and Hemoglobinopathies Research will focus on developing innovative therapies for sickle cell disease, thalassemia, and other inherited disorders of hematopoiesis. The Center is located in ~8,000 square feet of newly renovated laboratory space in the Martin Luther King Research Building at Benioff Children's Hospital, Oakland.

This Center will unite basic and translational investigators to explore the molecular mechanisms behind inherited and acquired hematologic disorders, with the goal of translating these discoveries into new treatments. Faculty will have opportunities to collaborate with leading institutions, including the UC Berkeley/UCSF Innovative Genomics Institute and the UCSF Broad Center for Regeneration Medicine and Stem Cell.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct pioneering research that results in high-impact, peer-reviewed publications and attracts extramural funding from sources like the NIH.


• Advance the field of pediatric hematopoietic disorders through basic or translational research.


• Collaborate with UCSF's robust stem cell biology and gene-editing research communities.

Research Focus Areas:

• Sickle Cell Disease


• Thalassemia


• Other inherited and acquired hematopoietic disorders affecting pediatric patients

Minimum Qualifications:

• MD, MD/PhD, or PhD


• Proven track record of publishing high-quality research and securing external funding


• Commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment


• Strong collaborative skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology


• Physician-scientists with training in related fields (e.g., Adult Hematology, Hematopathology)


• Demonstrated excellence in teaching


• Current or prospective recipient of federal or equivalent funding as a Principal Investigator


• Strong communication skills across a variety of venues

This position offers an extraordinary opportunity to contribute to a critical field of pediatric health while being part of a vibrant, supportive academic and research community. We invite qualified candidates to join our mission to advance pediatric care through cutting-edge research and patient-centered innovation.

For positions that are 51% effort or more:
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The minimum base salary range for this position is $121,900-$344,400. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

For positions that are 50% effort or less:
See Table 2 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $93,700-$246,000.

Interested candidates can apply online at with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research accomplishments, and contact information for 3 references. Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet all of the qualifications at the time of appointment.

For more information contact:
James Bayrer, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Pediatrics

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is one of the nation's leading biomedical research institutions. UCSF has consistently ranked among the top public institutions in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, reflecting a long-standing commitment to advancing scientific discovery and improving health. The Department's clinical enterprise spans UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, Mount Zion, Zuckerberg San Francisco General, and multiple outreach clinics throughout Northern California, providing unparalleled opportunities to serve infants, children, and young adults across the Bay Area. For 2024-2025, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals ranked in all 10 children's specialties in U.S. News & World Report. Located in a region renowned for groundbreaking innovation, UCSF and the Department of Pediatrics bridge research and industry to drive the future of medicine.

Reference requirements

• 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.

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.
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