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POSITION DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking an outstanding integrative physiologist (broadly defined) for the position of Assistant Professor (tenure track) to join our faculty in the Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Cell Biology in the School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM), UC Davis. Our department is a highly integrated group of faculty studying molecular, cellular, physiological, and pathophysiological mechanisms of health and disease. The candidate should have an active research program that focuses on interdisciplinary physiology research using state-of-the-art approaches. We welcome research which diversifies our expertise, and/or that which complements existing strengths in gastrointestinal, neuroimmune, musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory systems as well as developmental biology. Candidates are expected to expand access to education and provide opportunities in reseach for students, trainees, and the community across various life and professional experiences.

The initial screening of applications will be based on the evaluation of the candidates’ statement summarizing their research program, accomplishments, and future goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum:
Candidates must possess a PhD and postdoctoral experience in physiology or a related field.
Aptitude/experience in teaching broad-based physiology or functional anatomy to professional or graduate students.
Experience with grant writing.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse community.

Preferred:
Acquisition of intra/extramural funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Research: The development of a creative, independent, and funded research program in integrated physiology is a fundamental and indispensable requirement of the position, including publication of results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and obtaining extramural funding. This individual will provide leadership in directing research projects of graduate students, professional students and postdoctoral scholars associated with integrative physiological research within the school and across campus.

Teaching: Candidates are expected to actively participate in the teaching mission of the School of Veterinary Medicine. Teaching responsibilities include participation in lectures, laboratories and other teaching activities in the DVM professional curriculum, graduate clinical (resident) training program, graduate education and mentoring (PhD, MS), and/or department-driven undergraduate courses on campus.

Service: University and public service through committee work, participation in professional organizations, continuing education and other appropriate means is expected.

Professional Competence: Will advance the discipline of physiology within the School of Veterinary Medicine, as well as locally and nationally. Expected to establish reputation for research excellence locally, regionally, and nationally.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To receive fullest consideration, applications must be received by 12/5/2025 for full consideration; position will remain open until filled.

Interested applicants should submit
• Cover letter outlining special interest in the position, overall related qualifications and experience and career goals
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement summarizing the applicant’s research program, accomplishments, and future goals
• Statement of didactic teaching experience and philosophy
• Names and addresses of at least four professional references
• Authorization to Release Information form

Application materials must be submitted by using the University’s online submission program, https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07371.

Questions about the application process should be referred to: Ashley Carr; ashcarr@ucdavis.edu.

A global leader in veterinary medicine with a mission to advance the health of animals, people, and the environment, the School of Veterinary Medicine has a rich history of educating veterinarians and scientists, discovering new knowledge through a robust and progressive research enterprise, and setting the standards in animal health care. There are rich opportunities to engage with both basic research scientists and veterinary and human clinicians in transdisciplinary research, and unique access to naturally occurring animal models of disease. Faculty are the heart of UC Davis Veterinary Medicine. UC Davis is ranked 9th nationally among public universities and its faculty are internationally renowned for their distinguished academic achievements. The School of Veterinary Medicine is ranked 1st nationally and the VMTH has one of the most diverse, robust caseloads of any academic veterinary health center in the world. The campus is adjacent to the city of Davis (population 70,000), 14 miles west of Sacramento (the capital of California), 45 miles northeast of Napa Valley, 72 miles northeast of San Francisco and 110 miles southwest of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. UC Davis offers a generous benefit package including retirement featuring an optional pension plan, and several work-life programs.

The University of California, Davis, and The Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Cell Biology, School of Veterinary Medicine, are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities and who are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and students. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on their personal and professional experiences, contributions and commitments to advancing these campus goals, and to discuss their accomplishments and ambitions in the context of describing their teaching, scholarship, and service. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UC Davis is a smoke- and tobacco-free campus. UC Davis supports family friendly recruitments.

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.

• “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.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants for any open search to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled, "Authorization to Release Information" into UC RECRUIT as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration.

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/).

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 for federal law.

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