Imaging Scientist Faculty in Molecular Imaging and Theranostics

University of California San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, San Francisco invites applicants for Imaging Scientist Faculty in Molecular Imaging and Theranostics. The selected candidate will be appointed at Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in In Residence or Adjunct series, based on qualifications and interests.

The role requires leading an independent program in preclinical molecular imaging and radiochemistry, collaborating across UCSF, mentoring students, and contributing to teaching and service while advancing tracers

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a closely related discipline by start date.
• At least two years postdoctoral or equivalent research experience.
• Evidence of external funding success and research independence.
• Expertise in preclinical molecular imaging, theranostics, or nuclear chemistry.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to teaching, mentorship, and scholarly service.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent research program in molecular imaging.
• Mentor students and postdocs; contribute to teaching and service.
• Collaborate with UCSF departments to advance tracer development to clinical studies.
• Establish a nationally recognized, externally funded program.

Skills

Preclinical molecular imaging

Theranostics

Radiolabeled biologics

Peptides or small molecules

Strong communication skills

Teaching and mentorship

External research funding experience

Education

Ph.D. in Radiochemistry, Nuclear Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Cancer Research or related discipline

Tools

Computational methods in molecular imaging

Radiopharmaceutical development techniques

Job description

The Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at the University of California, San Francisco invites candidates to apply for the position of Imaging Scientist Faculty in Molecular Imaging and Theranostics. The selected candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the In Residence or Adjunct series depending on qualifications and interests.

The new faculty member is expected to develop an independent research program in molecular imaging. We seek an innovative scholar with expertise in preclinical molecular imaging, nuclear chemistry, radiolabeled biologics, peptides or small molecules, and theranostics. The candidate will work collaboratively with faculty within the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging and other departments at UCSF to advance the development of new molecular imaging agents, from early tracer development to first-in-man clinical studies. The successful candidate will establish and maintain a nationally recognized, externally funded research program, mentor students and postdoctoral researchers, and participate in departmental, university, and professional service activities.

Required qualifications (to be met by the time of the faculty appointment start date) include:

• Ph.D. in Radiochemistry, Nuclear Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Cancer Research or a closely related discipline.
• At least two years postdoctoral or equivalent research experience.
• Has demonstrated success in securing external research funding.
• Evidence of expertise in preclinical molecular imaging, theranostics, or nuclear chemistry.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching, mentorship, and collaborative research.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience with computational methods applied to molecular engineering or radiopharmaceutical development.
• Experience in the development and radiolabeling of radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic applications using a variety of medically relevant radionuclides.
• Experience with regulatory submissions for first-in-human radiopharmaceutical work (IRB, FDA IND applications).
• Experience working with radiation safety programs and regulatory compliance.
• Record of interdisciplinary collaboration.

Specific areas of expertise with regards to disease focus are flexible and could include neurological, oncology, cardiology, or other clinical applications. The successful candidate will work with basic scientists and clinical researchers in planning, conducting, and evaluating data. The candidate is also expected to work closely with other departments at UCSF including the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology. Faculty are required to teach residents, fellows, medical students, and master’s students.

The total compensation for this position ranges from $200,000-$320,000.

Total compensation at the University of California, San Francisco includes your base salary, which is determined by your rank and step at appointment, and negotiated pay for Health Sciences Compensation Plan members. Faculty who are members of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan may also be eligible for additional incentive pay.

The UCSF Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging offers faculty salaries that are highly competitive with the national radiology benchmarks. The University of California provides employees with a comprehensive health and retirement benefit packages, in addition to many other benefits. For more information, please click here.

• Ph.D. in Radiochemistry, Nuclear Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Cancer Research or a closely related discipline.
• Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.