Wilson Lab - Assistant/Associate/Full Professional Research Series

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

Application Window

Open date: February 25, 2026

Most recent review date: Thursday, Mar 12, 2026 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: Wednesday, Aug 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

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 be leading the laboratory's chemical/radiochemical development program and acquiring funding. You will be expected to obtain all preliminary data needed for extramural grant applications and write/submit full applications as principal investigator or co-principal investigator. As a Wilson Lab member, you will be interfacing extensively with cyclotron personnel as well as regulatory bodies including the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Required Qualications:

• Appointees in the Professional Research series must possess a doctorate or its equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The successful applicant will have advanced training in biomedical radiation, chemistry, radiochemistry, analytic techniques, microbiology and animal models. In addition, experience writing peer-reviewed publications and grant applications.
• The successful applicant will require outstanding communication skills to organize the efforts of junior personnel.
• Experience with the translation of PET radiopharmaceuticals is essential to this role.
• Ability to develop new research directions independently.
• Strong history of scientic 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 post-doctoral fellowship.

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

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Cover Letter

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

• Statement of Research

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.

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: Affimative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job location

San Francisco, CA