UC San Diego
Assistant Professor (Ladder/In-Residence) Biomedical Informatics Research
UC San Diego, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Position overview
Position title:
Biomedical Informatics Research
Salary range:
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 $118,000 - $200,000. 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/2024-25-academic-salary-scales.html.
Application window Open date:
June 12, 2025
Most recent review date:
Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025 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:
Friday, Jun 12, 2026 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 Division of Biomedical Informatics (DBMI) in the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. DBMI seeks world-class talent in biomedical informatics to advance data-powered health and is recruiting outstanding faculty for Assistant Professors.
DBMI has research and/or service programs in the following areas: Clinical informatics, clinical research informatics, bioinformatics, biomedical data modeling and ontologies, biomedical natural language processing and information retrieval, health artificial intelligence and machine learning, privacy technology, global health informatics, equity in informatics, population health informatics, quality informatics, vital records and public health informatics, and translational bioinformatics. Its annual extramural funding exceeds $23M/year. It is involved in initiatives such as precision medicine (NIH All of Us Program via Coast to Coast consortium) and real-time cloud computing sepsis prediction. Faculty also contribute to programs that support NIH, Veterans Administration, CDC, and the State of California. Its educational portfolio includes pre- and post-doctoral training, supported by three training grants, including a T15.
The selected candidates will build, conduct, and maintain a high-quality, extramurally funded research program in biomedical informatics, including the design, implementation, and application of innovative tools, algorithms, and techniques that advance discovery and health outcomes. They will provide high-quality training and teaching, and contribute to service to the University and broader academic community at a level commensurate with career stage. Clinically focused candidates may be responsible for clinical care of patients.
The appointment at the Assistant Professor level will be based on the candidate's background and experience. Series will include 50% Ladder Rank / 50% In-Residence or 100% Ladder Rank. Appointments require candidates to be partially or fully self-funded. A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for review: Ladder Rank Professor – see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-220.pdf and In-Residence Professor – see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-270.pdf
As a member of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, appointees should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities, and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-671.pdf
Department : http://med.ucsd.edu Division : http://dbmi.ucsd.edu/
Qualifications Basic qualifications
(required at time of application)
Candidates must have a PhD or doctoral degree in biomedical informatics, computer science, related disciplines, health sciences doctoral degree, or an MD/DO/DMD or equivalent.
Candidates must have a minimum of three publications within the last 24 months.
Candidates must have demonstrated experience in teaching a minimum of one class on a biomedical informatics or related topic.
Candidates must have an independent extramurally-funded research program (NIH R01 or similar) and be partially or fully self-funded.
Candidates with an MD or equivalent or DO with clinical responsibilities must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification.
Preferred qualifications
Candidates with experience mentoring undergraduate or graduate students in informatics, computer science, biomedical informatics, health-related applications of computer science, health policy, or implementation science are preferred.
Candidates with experience teaching health-related applications of computer science or implementation science are preferred.
Application requirements Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated CV.
Cover Letter
Authorization to Release Information Form - UC San Diego requires candidates to sign and upload this form into AP Recruit. If not included, the application will be considered incomplete.
COVID-19 Impact Statement - Optional; discuss constraints on opportunity due to the pandemic where applicable.
Reference requirements
3-5 required (contact information only)
Apply link:
https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04310
Help contact:
nherbst@health.ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego 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 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 of its 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 statements and procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 for paper copies of this report.
As a condition of employment, finalists may be required to disclose if they have any misconduct findings within the last seven years. See UC policies and bills for more information.
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Biomedical Informatics Research
Salary range:
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 $118,000 - $200,000. 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/2024-25-academic-salary-scales.html.
Application window Open date:
June 12, 2025
Most recent review date:
Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025 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:
Friday, Jun 12, 2026 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 Division of Biomedical Informatics (DBMI) in the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. DBMI seeks world-class talent in biomedical informatics to advance data-powered health and is recruiting outstanding faculty for Assistant Professors.
DBMI has research and/or service programs in the following areas: Clinical informatics, clinical research informatics, bioinformatics, biomedical data modeling and ontologies, biomedical natural language processing and information retrieval, health artificial intelligence and machine learning, privacy technology, global health informatics, equity in informatics, population health informatics, quality informatics, vital records and public health informatics, and translational bioinformatics. Its annual extramural funding exceeds $23M/year. It is involved in initiatives such as precision medicine (NIH All of Us Program via Coast to Coast consortium) and real-time cloud computing sepsis prediction. Faculty also contribute to programs that support NIH, Veterans Administration, CDC, and the State of California. Its educational portfolio includes pre- and post-doctoral training, supported by three training grants, including a T15.
The selected candidates will build, conduct, and maintain a high-quality, extramurally funded research program in biomedical informatics, including the design, implementation, and application of innovative tools, algorithms, and techniques that advance discovery and health outcomes. They will provide high-quality training and teaching, and contribute to service to the University and broader academic community at a level commensurate with career stage. Clinically focused candidates may be responsible for clinical care of patients.
The appointment at the Assistant Professor level will be based on the candidate's background and experience. Series will include 50% Ladder Rank / 50% In-Residence or 100% Ladder Rank. Appointments require candidates to be partially or fully self-funded. A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for review: Ladder Rank Professor – see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-220.pdf and In-Residence Professor – see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-270.pdf
As a member of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, appointees should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities, and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-671.pdf
Department : http://med.ucsd.edu Division : http://dbmi.ucsd.edu/
Qualifications Basic qualifications
(required at time of application)
Candidates must have a PhD or doctoral degree in biomedical informatics, computer science, related disciplines, health sciences doctoral degree, or an MD/DO/DMD or equivalent.
Candidates must have a minimum of three publications within the last 24 months.
Candidates must have demonstrated experience in teaching a minimum of one class on a biomedical informatics or related topic.
Candidates must have an independent extramurally-funded research program (NIH R01 or similar) and be partially or fully self-funded.
Candidates with an MD or equivalent or DO with clinical responsibilities must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification.
Preferred qualifications
Candidates with experience mentoring undergraduate or graduate students in informatics, computer science, biomedical informatics, health-related applications of computer science, health policy, or implementation science are preferred.
Candidates with experience teaching health-related applications of computer science or implementation science are preferred.
Application requirements Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated CV.
Cover Letter
Authorization to Release Information Form - UC San Diego requires candidates to sign and upload this form into AP Recruit. If not included, the application will be considered incomplete.
COVID-19 Impact Statement - Optional; discuss constraints on opportunity due to the pandemic where applicable.
Reference requirements
3-5 required (contact information only)
Apply link:
https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04310
Help contact:
nherbst@health.ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego 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 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 of its 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 statements and procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 for paper copies of this report.
As a condition of employment, finalists may be required to disclose if they have any misconduct findings within the last seven years. See UC policies and bills for more information.
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