FACULTY

Position Summary

Serve as the Principal Investigator for existing and ongoing research projects and perform all duties customary or necessary in connection with such research projects. Exercise best efforts to advance research projects and to secure and maintain funding for such projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads and collaborates with others, both within and outside SBP, to develop research proposals and write grants for external funding that align with the mission and strategic direction of SBP
• Leads and collaborates with others, both within and outside SBP, to disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications, presentations and scientific and community meetings, internal and external seminars, and other venues
• Provides oversight of research projects
• Stays current in area of research interest through reviews of the relevant literature; educates self about the latest methods and evidence related to research area
• Shares relevant, up-to-date knowledge with other staff including providing training and mentoring
• Maintains knowledge of standard operating procedures for research and perform in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements
• Performs other related tasks, duties and responsibilities as required, assigned or directed

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Requires a PhD or equivalent degree and five years in an Associate Professor position or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill and abilities have been attained
• Experience: Record of extensive research accomplishment, including history of obtaining extramural funding (previous NIH funding is a plus)
• A first author publication record in peer-reviewed journals with demonstrated expertise in an established area of research interest
• Knowledge and experience with qualitative research, or mixed methods, and a history of collaboration

Other Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities

• Investigator will, at all times, use their best efforts to obtain and maintain grant funding adequate to support their laboratory space
• Investigator will ensure that all rules, regulations and standards concerning norms of the academic and scientific communities with respect to the publication of research results are observed
• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• Be responsible, organized, and a problem solver
• Possess strong analytical, time management, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Professional proficiency in Microsoft Office

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct: Yes, this position oversees other individuals

Work Location

This is an onsite position; candidates must be willing to work onsite in San Diego. Out-of-state applicants must disclose their willingness to relocate.

Application Requirements

• Research Statement (required): A 1-3 page document describing your research trajectory, major scientific accomplishments, and future research goals
• Reference Letters (Assistant Professor applicants only): Applicants at the Assistant Professor level must arrange for three (3) confidential letters of recommendation. Letters should be uploaded directly by the applicant via the application system and may be provided by mentors, supervisors, collaborators, or other professional colleagues familiar with the candidate’s research qualifications and potential