Wilson Lab - Assistant/Associate/Full Professional Research Series

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 93,400 - 248,400; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco invites applications for a Professional Researcher in the Wilson Lab to lead the chemical/radiochemical development program and secure funding through extramural grants.

The role requires obtaining preliminary data for grant applications and writing full proposals as PI or co‑PI, with significant coordination with cyclotron personnel and regulatory bodies including the IRB and FDA to advance imaging science research.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in organic chemistry and/or radiochemistry.
• Experience writing peer‑reviewed publications and grants.
• Outstanding communication skills to organize junior personnel and collaborates effectively.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the laboratory’s chemical/radiochemical development program and acquire funding.
• Obtain preliminary data for extramural grant applications and write/submit full proposals as PI or co‑PI.
• Interact extensively with cyclotron personnel and regulatory bodies (IRB, FDA) to advance research.

Skills

Grant writing

Publications

Communication

Education

PhD in organic chemistry or radiochemistry

Job description

Position Description

Wilson Lab - Assistant/Associate/Full Professional Research Series

The Wilson Lab is seeking applications for a Professional Researcher at the Assistant, Associate, or Full rank. The Professional Researcher will lead the laboratory’s chemical/radiochemical development program and acquire funding. You will obtain all preliminary data needed for extramural grant applications and write/submit full applications as principal investigator or co‑principal investigator. The role requires extensive interaction with cyclotron personnel and regulatory bodies including the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate (or equivalent) in organic chemistry and/or radiochemistry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced training in chemistry, radiochemistry, analytic techniques, microbiology and animal models.
• Experience writing peer‑reviewed publications and grant applications.
• Outstanding communication skills to organize the efforts of junior personnel.
• Experience with the translation of PET radiopharmaceuticals.
• Ability to develop new research directions independently.
• Strong history of scientific collaboration and potential to develop a sustained source of research funding.
• Excellent (high‑impact) publications in chemistry, radiochemistry, and imaging sciences.
• Principal investigator for a grant.
• Completion of a post‑doctoral fellowship.

Benefits & Compensation

See Table 13B for the salary range. A reasonable estimate for this position is $93,400–$248,400.

Location

San Francisco, CA

Equal Employment 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. 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.

Compliance

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.

Relevant Policies

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy
• APM‑035: Affidavit Action Policies