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Posted 10 August, 2026

Career Development Faculty in OB/GYN Research

University of California San Diego
San Diego, CA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Position Overview

Title: Career Development Faculty in OB/GYN Research

Salary Range: The minimum salary is determined by the appointment type and, if applicable, rank and/or step, with a range of $250,000 - $400,000. Annual salary negotiations are conducted, and additional compensation may be available for those included in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan.

Application Timeline
  • Open Date: August 3, 2026
  • Next Review Date: September 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time)
  • Final Date: August 3, 2027, at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time)

To ensure full consideration, please submit your application by the next review date. Applications will be accepted until the final date, but those submitted after the review date will only be evaluated if the position remains unfilled.

Position Description

Our organization is dedicated to fostering academic excellence among faculty, staff, and students. We are currently looking for physician-scientists to fill Faculty Career Development Positions in various specialties, including:

  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM)
  • Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI)
  • Gynecologic Oncology (Gyn Onc)
  • Complex Family Planning (CFP)
  • Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS)
  • Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS)
  • Hospitalist
  • Academic Specialist in OB/GYN

We provide an exceptional academic setting with well-funded research programs that encompass clinical, translational, and basic research across cellular, molecular, and systems-level studies.

The initial 2-5 years of these positions will be supported by the NICHD-sponsored Women’s Reproductive Health Research Career Development K12 Program. This program aims to offer advanced training for exceptional physicians in various research domains, promoting the growth of independent physician-scientists in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Selected candidates will allocate approximately 75% of their efforts to both mentored and independent research, with an expected 10-20% dedicated to clinical duties and 5-10% to teaching responsibilities. Appointments will be made at the Assistant Professor level within the Adjunct series.

QualificationsBasic Requirements
  • Possession of an MD, DO, or equivalent degree, with board eligibility or certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
  • Eligibility for a California medical license or an equivalent certification as determined by the Medical Board of California.
Application Materials

Applicants must submit the following documents:

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recent C.V.
  • Cover Letter
  • Research and Mentorship Statement - Outline your research objectives and the mentorship support you seek.
  • Miscellaneous / Additional (Optional)
  • References - Three required (contact information only)
About Our Organization

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, ensuring that all qualified candidates receive fair consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

As an employee, compliance with all relevant University policies and collective bargaining agreements is mandatory. Additional requirements may be imposed by federal, state, or local government directives.

Our organization prohibits smoking and tobacco use on all university-controlled properties.

As part of the employment process, finalists must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the past seven years that indicate misconduct, ongoing investigations, or appeals related to previous employment.

Misconduct refers to any violation of policies or laws governing conduct at previous workplaces, including but not limited to sexual harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical behavior.