Faculty Position in the Laboratory of Aging, Biology, and Behavior

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY & BIOBEHAVIORAL SCIENCES AND SEMEL INSTITUTE FOR NEUROSCIENCE AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR

The Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM), in conjunction with the Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA and the Cousins Center for Psychoneuroimmunology, invite applications for a full-time faculty position.

The Cousins Center for Psychoneuroimmunology in the Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA is an interdisciplinary research and education institute devoted to the understanding of complex human behavior. Candidates should be well-established research scientists with active collaborative research programs and distinguished publication records in the field of psychoneuroimmunology and biobehavioral science, with an emphasis on biological aging. Areas of particular interest are behavioral science, sleep medicine, biology, immunology, cancer and aging. They should have a record of sustained extramural research support, a history of successful and sustained research collaborations with both behavioral and biomedical scientists, a record of innovations at the interface of biobehavioral and aging research, strong written and analytic skills to support the translation of research findings to scientific, policy, and public audiences, and a record of successful mentoring. Preference will be given to those at the mid-career level but we will consider exceptionally qualified applicants who may be earlier in their careers.

The Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences has a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. A track record of mentorship, research, and advising individuals from groups historically underrepresented in medicine is desired.

This faculty appointment will promote interdisciplinary research, education, and training opportunities in psychoneuroimmunology. This can include: 1) clinical and translational studies on the molecular pathways through which sleep disturbances, psychological and social adversity, and stress processes influence human aging patterns with direct consequence for health; 2) conceptualization and incorporation of biological methods into translational health research programs in the social/behavioral and health sciences; 3) management of operations for the Aging Biology Laboratory of the Norman Cousins Center (including nationwide client engagement, strategic consulting in project conceptualization and study design, DNA extractions, telomere assays, epigenomic and transcriptomic data analysis and interpretive bioinformatics); and 4) application of new analytic methods to facilitate studies of biological aging as a function of biobehavioral interactions among physiological, psychological, and immune system function.

Minimum requirements include M.D., Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or other equivalent terminal/professional degrees. All applicants must provide evidence of scholarly impact through publications, history of federal grant funding, excellence in teaching, and strong oral and written communication skills.

To apply, please submit i) a curriculum vitae, ii) a statement of teaching, clinical activities, interests and expertise, iii) a statement of research accomplishments and future plans, iv) a statement describing contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and v) contact information for three references to the UC Recruit application portal at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF07326. For further information, please contact Steven Cole, Ph.D., at steve.cole@ucla.edu.

Cultural North Star. The shared values of the David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM) are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what’s right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program at https://medschool.ucla.edu/cultural-north-star.

Ethical Values and Standards of Conduct. All aspects of searches are confidential and all candidates are expected to review and abide by UC Regents Policy 1111 on Statement on Ethical Values and Standards of Conduct. Please see: https://regents.universityofcalifornia.edu/governance/policies/1111.html.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees must (a) provide proof of receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 Vaccine no later than 14 calendar days after their first date of employment and provide proof of Full Vaccination no later than eight weeks after their first date of employment; or (b) if applicable, submit a request for Exception or Deferral no later than 14 calendar days after their first date of employment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.

JOB LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA

REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Cover Letter
  • Statement Summarizing Research, Teaching, and Administrative Background
  • Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our Sample Guidance for Candidates and related EDI Statement FAQ document.

Reference requirements

  • 3-5 letters of reference required