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Associate or Full Professor (Ladder Rank/In-Residence) Chief, Division of Genomics and Precision Medicine
UC San Diego —San Diego, CA
- $150,000 - $350,000 a year
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- Medicine
- 5 years
- BC/BE
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UC San Diego —San Diego, CA
- $325,000 - $400,000 a year
- Online Application
- Medicine
- Residential
- University
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UC San Diego —San Diego, CA
- $280,000 - $350,000 a year
- Online Application
- Medicine
- 5 years
- BC/BE

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Associate or Full Professor (Ladder Rank/In-Residence) Chief, Division of Genomics and Precision Medicine

UC San Diego -
San Diego, CA

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Tenured
$150,000 - $350,000 a year

Qualifications

Grant funding research

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Position overview

Position title: Chief, Division of Genomics and Precision Medicine

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 $150,000 - $350,000. 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: 2026-2027 Academic Salary Scales

Application Window

Open date: July 15, 2026

Most recent review date: Sunday, Aug 16, 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: Thursday, Jul 15, 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.

Position description

The Department of Medicine at University of California, San Diego, is committed to academic excellence within its faculty, staff and student body.

We are actively recruiting to fill the tenured position of Chief, Division of Genomics and Precision Medicine.

Divisional faculty receive over $14 million in grant funding each year, including $10 million from the NIH. The Division has innovative basic, translational, and computational research programs in many areas of population-based and disease-specific genomics, development of widely used analytic tools, and applications of machine learning to genomic data.

We are seeking a visionary leader who can sustain and grow all facets of the Division’s missions as well as foster a collaborative and collegial work environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Leadership and Vision

Provide visionary leadership to the Division of Genomics and Precision Medicine, setting strategic goals and objectives that align with the mission and vision of UC San Diego.
Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, excellence, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

2. Research and Innovation

Drive cutting-edge research in human genomics (modern population genetics) and precision medicine, securing external funding from federal, state, and private sources.
Promote the translation of research findings into clinical practice by partnering with clinical colleagues.
Facilitate collaborations with other divisions, departments, and institutions to advance the fields of genomics and precision medicine.

3. Education and Mentorship

Develop and lead educational programs in human genomics and precision medicine for graduate students, medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty.
Mentor and support the professional development of faculty, researchers, and trainees within the Division.
Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

4. Administration and Management

Manage the Division's financial resources, including budget planning and allocation.
Recruit, retain, and evaluate faculty and staff.
Represent the Division in departmental, institutional, and external meetings and committees.

The appointment will be based on the candidate’s background and experience. Series will include 50% Ladder Rank / 50% In-Residence (with secured extramural funding) or 100% Ladder Rank.

A link to the full descriptions of each series is provided for review:
Ladder Rank Professor (APM-220)
In-Residence Professor (APM-270)

As a member of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities, and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information can be found here: Health Sciences Compensation Plan (APM-671)

Department: https://med.ucsd.edu/

Division: https://gpm.ucsd.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates must have a PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, or a related field.

Candidates must have 5 + years of experience leading a clinical, translational, and/or basic research program, along with an independent, extramurally funded research program (e.g., NIH R01 or similar).

Candidates with an MD/PhD with any clinical responsibilities must be board certified or board eligible in their specialty and must either hold, or be eligible for, a California medical license or equivalent certification as determined by the Medical Board of California.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
COVID-19 Impact Statement - We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic may have had a substantial impact on academic productivity. In our academic hiring processes, we will be keeping this in mind as we consider achievement relative to opportunity. We encourage you to reflect on constraints on opportunity in your field that were caused by the events of the pandemic and where applicable, to discuss your achievements in this light.
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Misc. / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04584

Help contact: [email protected]

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 & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report.

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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
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“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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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