Miller Endowed Chair in Pediatric Endocrinology – Clinical X or In Residence Faculty Series

UCSF School of Medicine and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals

Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics

Clinical X or In Residence Series

The Division of Endocrinology in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), in partnership with UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, is recruiting for an endowed faculty position supported by the Miller Endowed Chair in Pediatric Endocrinology. This is a unique opportunity to join a world-class academic environment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level in either the Clinical X or In Residence faculty series. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience.

This search seeks one outstanding investigator across the translational research spectrum—including basic, translational, or clinical science—who is committed to advancing discovery and improving outcomes in pediatric endocrinology. The ideal candidate will have a strong record of research excellence, extramural funding, and scientific innovation, with the potential or proven ability to lead a high-impact, independent research program.

We welcome applicants at all career stages, including early-stage, mid-career, and senior faculty, and offer a start-up package to support success.

Selected candidates will join a major academic medical center and established fellowship training program. This position may have clinical responsibilities at both the San Francisco and Oakland campuses and would actively contribute to the Department’s mission of excellence in research, education, and patient care.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MD or MD/PhD with training in pediatrics and/or a pediatric subspecialty
• Medical license (or eligibility for a CA medical license)
• Board eligibility or certification in Pediatrics
• Board eligibility or certification in Pediatric Endocrinology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to obtain or sustain NIH R01 or equivalent funding
• Experience with collaborative team science
• Commitment to academic pediatrics and research mentorship
• Experience supervising residents or students
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See [Table 5]( Show Contact Details ). The minimum base salary range for this position is $127,000-$333,700. This position includes membership in the [health sciences compensation plan]( Show Contact Details ) which provides

for eligibility for additional compensation. Interested candidates can apply online at  Show Contact Details  with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research accomplishments, and contact information for 3 references. Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.

The selected candidate must meet all of the qualifications at the time of appointment.

For more information contact:

Maya Lodish, M.D.

Professor of Clinical Pediatrics

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The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is one of the nation's leading biomedical research institutions. UCSF has consistently ranked among the top public institutions in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, reflecting a long-standing commitment to advancing scientific discovery and improving health. The Department’s clinical enterprise spans UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital San Francisco, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, Mount Zion,Zuckerberg San Francisco General, and multiple outreach clinics throughout Northern California, providing unparalleled opportunities to serve infants, children, and young adults across the Bay Area. For 2024-2025, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals ranked in all 10 children’s specialties in U.S. News & World Report. Located in a region renowned for groundbreaking innovation, UCSF and the Department of Pediatrics bridge research and industry to drive the future of medicine.

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.