Research Scientist

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 333,700; Full time

Job summary

The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Medicine is recruiting a Research Scientist in the Division of Geriatrics. The appointment may be at Assistant, Associate, or Full Adjunct Professor levels, requiring an MD and/or PhD and a history of patient‑oriented or aging biology research.

Candidates should demonstrate excellence in teaching and mentoring, with a plan to develop an independent research program in aging.

Qualifications

• MD and/or PhD; ABIM certification in Geriatrics or Palliative Medicine.
• Competence in the practice and teaching of clinical geriatrics and/or palliative medicine.
• Excellence in patient-oriented research or biology of aging research.
• Extramural funding and/or career development award funding, with a plan to develop an independent research program in aging research.
• Recognized skills in teaching and mentoring in an academic and scientific institution.

Skills

Geriatrics

Palliative Medicine

Clinical research

Mentoring

Teaching

Education

MD/PhD

Job description

Position Overview

The Department of Medicine at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is recruiting a Research Scientist in the Division of Geriatrics. The appointment will be at the level of Assistant, Associate, or Full Adjunct Professor. Candidates should hold an MD and/or PhD and demonstrate excellence in patient‑oriented research or biology of aging research.

Qualifications

• MD and/or PhD; physician candidates ABIM certified in Geriatrics and/or Palliative Medicine or ABIM board‑eligible with completion of a fellowship in Geriatrics and/or Palliative Medicine.
• Demonstrated competence in the practice and teaching of clinical geriatrics and/or palliative medicine.
• Excellence in patient‑oriented research or biology of aging research.
• Extramural funding and/or career development award funding, with a plan to develop an independent research program in aging research.
• Recognized skills in teaching and mentoring in an academic and scientific institution.

Benefits

The minimum base salary range for this position is $127,000–$333,700, determined by rank and step. The appointment includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan, providing eligibility for additional compensation.

Location

San Francisco, CA

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.