Faculty Position, Sexual and Reproductive Health
ANSIRH is seeking faculty members to join our team and pursue a program of research of their own design within our program, in line with our mission and vision. We welcome applications from individuals from groups traditionally underrepresented in research and medicine. We seek social scientists or clinical researchers (e.g., PhD, DrPH, DSW, ScD, EdD or clinical degree (DNP, MD) with research experience) with expertise in quantitative or qualitative social science research, including in health behavior, demography, epidemiology, sociology, psychology, anthropology, health economics, health services research, program evaluation, medicine, nursing, and/or related disciplines. The faculty member must demonstrate an established focus on sexual and reproductive health in their work or a commitment to expanding their research into investigating sexual and reproductive health. We are particularly interested in researchers who focus on racial equity or justice in their work or involve communities of color directly in their research (e.g., via community-based participatory research), though these are not requirements. Our hope is to hire a faculty member who will bring their unique perspectives and research questions to drive ANSIRH’s research in important new directions, while also contributing a synergy with ANSIRH faculty to strengthen our program’s production of scientific knowledge related to people’s sexual and reproductive lives.
Funding
This is a soft money appointment (i.e., funded through grants) at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank; a successful candidate needs to have full funding for three years and will need to describe and confirm their funding portfolio. Academic rank and series will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
As UCSF employees, ANSIRH faculty have access to a comprehensive benefits package (retirement, health, dental, commuter, etc.), as well as professional development opportunities, wellness programs, and many other benefits (https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/working-at-uc/index.html). In addition, ANSIRH prioritizes continuous learning, work-life balance, and employee engagement.
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The minimum base salary range for this position is $121,100-$320,100. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.
Location
This position is in Oakland, CA.
Application
A complete application will include:
- A cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- A Statement of Contributions to Diversity (see: https://diversity.ucsf.edu/contributions-to-diversity-statement)
- A Statement of Research, and
- Three references (name and contact information only)
Submit applications at the following link at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF04884. Cover letter should be addressed to Dr. Antonia Biggs, Chair, Search Committee. This position is open until filled. Please apply by the initial review date to ensure full consideration. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must meet the qualifications at the time of application.
Next review date: Saturday, Feb 24, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Jul 25, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
About ANSIRH
Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health (ANSIRH) is a collaborative research group at UCSF and a program of the Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health, a multi-disciplinary academic center focused on the most pressing need for adolescent sexual health, family planning, abortion policy, maternal health and sexually transmitted infections. The Bixby Center is a key research entity of the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG) Division of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences (Ob/Gyn & RS) at UCSF.
At ANSIRH, we conduct innovative, rigorous, multidisciplinary research on complex issues related to people’s sexual and reproductive lives. Our work is informed by understanding of the role that structural inequities play in shaping health. We believe in the importance of research in advancing evidence-based policy, practice, and public discourse to improve reproductive wellbeing. We envision a world in which all people have the resources, support, and freedom to achieve reproductive wellbeing. We value integrity, collaboration, innovation, cultivation, and justice.
ANSIRH is committed to building and supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace. As UCSF employees, ANSIRH faculty and staff have access to a comprehensive benefits package (retirement, health, dental, commuter, etc.), as well professional development opportunities, wellness programs, and many other benefits (https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/working-at-uc/index.html). In addition, ANSIRH prioritizes continuous learning, work-life balance, and employee engagement.
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences.