The UCSD Stem Cell Program at the University of California, San Diego is seeking to recruit the world’s most outstanding, early-career research scientists or physician/scientists in stem cell biology, medicine, engineering, or any discipline related to stem cell science and medicine upon completion of their PhD or MD degrees. Successful candidates will conduct research the first year in an existing La Jolla lab or academic group, and then be given space and support for up to a total of four years to pursue independent research. The successful applicants will have appointments in one or more home departments at UCSD, and will be expected to contribute fully to the vibrant, collaborative, cross-disciplinary life of the UCSD Stem Cell Program.

The Program particularly seeks investigators who will establish innovative approaches and expertise in more than one discipline related to stem cell research. Applicants whose research bears on understanding and treatment of Alzheimer's Disease are invited to apply for the position of Kaehr Stem Cell Young Investigator Applicants in other fields are sought for other open positions.

Successful candidates will be provided funds for salary, supplies, expenses, travel, and laboratory support, IT and administrative support, and laboratory space located optimally for their field of research for four years (non-renewable). Salary will be commensurate with experience and will follow the University of California salary scales. An attractive benefits package is included. Title, rank, and salary will depend on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Preference is given to early-career scientists, but other applicants with more developed careers will also be considered.

For more information on our program, please go to http://stemcells.ucsd.edu/

Applications
Recipients of these positions must hold the PhD or MD and have the potential for independent research careers. Faculty may nominate promising postdoctoral scholars by sending a scholar’s CV and statement of research interests. Review began November 2, 2007 and continues until all positions are filled. Self-nominations are also welcome. The UCSD Stem Cell Program will invite promising scholars to complete a full application.

For consideration, send a letter of intent with your curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research experience and interests, the names and email addresses of three references, and the Application Supplement, electronic format preferred, to: jbraswell@ucsd.edu, or:

Jennifer B. Braswell, PhD
UCSD Stem Cell Program Administrator
9500 Gilman Drive 0695
La Jolla, CA 92093-0695