Professional Researcher- Deitchman Lab

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco in San Francisco, CA seeks a Professional Researcher in the Deitchman Lab to conduct pharmacology studies for HIV cure therapeutics and biomarkers, and to contribute to grant writing and experimental design. The role includes mentoring junior lab members and preparing scholarly manuscripts for publication.

Responsibilities encompass designing experiments (ex vivo tissue assays, LC/MS/MS), interpreting results, and communicating findings to internal and

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in biomedical engineering or a closely related field.
• Hands-on experience in matrix biology.
• 10 years of experience in human tissue experimental design, sample preparation, and data analysis.
• 5 years of experience in HPLC and mass spectrometer instrument operation and maintenance.
• Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students, postdoctoral fellows, staff, and faculty.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out research in the Drug Research Unit, including pharmacology studies for HIV cure therapeutics and biomarkers of HIV disease.
• Write grants, devise research strategies, design and carry out experiments (e.g., ex vivo tissue assays, quantitative LC/MS/MS), interpret data, and report results to internal and external audiences.
• Prepare and submit scholarly papers for peer review under direction of the DRU co-directors.
• Supervise junior lab members in their research.

Skills

Doctorate-like qualification

Matrix biology experience

Tissue-based experimental design

HPLC & mass spectrometry experience

Teamwork

Oral & written communication

Education

PhD in biomedical engineering or closely related field

Job description

Application Window

Open date: September 21, 2026

Next review date: Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Mar 21, 2028 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.

Job location

San Francisco, CA

Position description

Professional Researcher- Deitchman Lab

Department of Clinical Pharmacy

University of California, San Francisco

The Department of Clinical Pharmacy is now recruiting a Professional Researcher at the Assistant, Associate, and Full ranks. The general responsibilities of this position are to carry out research in the Drug Research Unit, including but not limited to pharmacology studies fo HIV cure therapeutics and biomarkers of HIV disease. These duties include writing grants, devising appropriate research strategies, designing and carrying out experiments (e.g., ex vivo tissue assays, quantiative LC/MS/MS), interpreting data, reporting the results and interpretation of the experiments to internal and external audiences, and preparing and submitting scholarly papers for peer-review under direction of the DRU co-directors. Additional responsibilities include supervising more junior lab members in their research.

Required Qualifications

1. A doctorate or its equivalent in biomedical engineering or a closely related field.
2. Hands on experience in matrix biology
3. 10 years of experience in human tissue experimental design, sample preparation, and data analysis
4. 5 years of experience in HPLC and mass spectrometer instrument operation and maintenance
5. Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with students, postdoctoral fellows, staff, and faculty
6. Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• A PhD degree
• Extensive experience with molecular biology lab techniques and tissue culture.
• Experience writing research proposals
• Computer programming skills in MATLAB
• A track record of developing and leveraging innovative human tissue-based systems.
• Experience managing a diverse portfolio of collaborative projects between laboratories.
• Experience and interest in community outreach and mentorship

A reasonable estimate for this position is $96,700-$257,100.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

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.

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