MR Imaging Scientist

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 344,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco invites applications for the position of MR Imaging Scientist. Appointment at Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the In Residence or Adjunct series, with focus on ultra-fast, high-resolution, quantitative imaging.

The candidate will develop an independent research program, teach residents and students, and collaborate with basic scientists and clinical researchers in planning and evaluating data.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics or Related Field, and with postgraduate or postdoctoral training and research experience since obtaining their PhD, preferably at least two years combined.
• Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.
• The selected candidate must meet all of the qualifications at the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Teach residents, fellows, medical students, and master's students.
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate data; interact with basic scientists and clinical researchers.
• Develop an independent research program of excellence with a focus on ultra-fast, high-resolution, quantitative imaging.

Education

PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics or Related Field

Job description

Application Window

Open date: October 25, 2025

Most recent review date: Monday, Nov 24, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Sunday, Apr 25, 2027 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.

Position description

The Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging of the University of California, San Francisco is expanding the breadth and depth of its research programs and invites candidates to apply for the position of MR Imaging Scientist. 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.

Faculty are expected to develop an independent research program of excellence and must be motivated and successful as an independent investigator with a strong focus on ultra-fast, high resolution, quantitative imaging. An interest in Musculoskeletal imaging, focused on Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, in addition to other focus areas, is preferred. Other responsibilities include close interaction with basic scientists and clinical researchers in planning, conducting, and evaluating data. Faculty are required to teach residents, fellows, medical students, and master's students.

Candidates must have a PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics or Related Field, and with postgraduate or postdoctoral training and research experience since obtaining their PhD, preferably at least two years combined. Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet all of the qualifications at the time of appointment.

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 comprehensive health and retirement benefit packages, in addition to many other benefits. For more information, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

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 $131,200-$344,400. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter - In the cover letter, please include a brief description of prior teaching and research experience.
• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

About UC San Francisco

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

* "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

* UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

* UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

* APM - 035: Affiirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job location

San Francisco, CA