Assistant Adjunct Professor Positions in Cardiology – Hsiai Lab 2026-2027 Full-time

Assistant Adjunct Professor Positions in Cardiology – Hsiai Lab 2026-2027

Position title: Assistant Adjunct Professor

Salary range: The posted UC Salary Scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The salary range for this position is $121,900-$142,300. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application window: Open date: June 3, 2026. Next review date: Monday, Jul 6, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Monday, Jul 6, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

The Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is seeking candidates for Assistant Adjunct Professor positions. The candidates are expected to participate in research on the neuro-immune-vascular interface in arterial stiffness. Additional research will focus on the role of exercise in the mouse cardiovascular system's response to stress. A working knowledge of medical and vascular biology is required. The candidates will also work in collaboration with Tzung Hsiai, M.D., Ph.D. Designing and performing experiments, as well as presenting results in publications and at meetings, are expected. The candidates will be required to teach medical students, residents, fellows, and postdoctoral fellows in the laboratory setting.

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Qualifications

Basic qualifications: A Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, physiology, or vascular biology is required.

Application requirements

Document requirements: Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V. UCLA Mission Statement – Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service.

Reference requirements: None

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