Senior Professional Researcher: Radiochemistry & PET Imaging

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - San Francisco's Wilson Lab is seeking a Professional Researcher at the Assistant/Associate/Full rank to lead the lab's chemical and radiochemical development program and secure extramural funding.

The role involves obtaining preliminary data for grant applications, writing full proposals as PI or co-PI, and coordinating with cyclotron personnel and regulatory bodies (IRB, FDA). Strong communication and independent direction are essential.

Qualifications

• Appointees must hold a doctorate or its equivalent.
• Advanced training in biomedical radiation, chemistry, radiochemistry, analytic techniques, microbiology and animal models.
• Experience writing peer‑reviewed publications and grant applications.
• Outstanding communication skills to organize junior personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the lab's chemical/radiochemical development program and obtain funding.
• Acquire preliminary data for extramural grant applications and write full proposals as PI or co-PI.
• Interface with cyclotron personnel and regulatory bodies including IRB and FDA.

Skills

Biomedical radiation

Radiochemistry

Analytical techniques

Microbiology

Animal models

Grant writing

Peer-reviewed publications

Communication

Independent researcher

Education

Doctorate or equivalent

Tools

PET radiopharmaceuticals

Cyclotron operations

Job description

University of California - San Francisco's Wilson Lab is seeking a Professional Researcher at the Assistant/Associate/Full rank to lead the lab's chemical and radiochemical development program and secure extramural funding.

The role involves obtaining preliminary data for grant applications, writing full proposals as PI or co-PI, and coordinating with cyclotron personnel and regulatory bodies (IRB, FDA). Strong communication and independent direction are essential.