Research Scientist

University of California San Francisco

$127K — $333K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD and/or PhD required
  • ABIM certified or board-eligible in Geriatrics and/or Palliative Medicine
  • Completed a Geriatrics and/or Palliative Medicine fellowship
  • Excellence in patient-oriented research or biology of aging research
  • Recognized skills in teaching and mentoring in an academic setting

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop an independent research program in aging research
  • Conduct patient-oriented and biology of aging research
  • Teach and mentor students and fellows in geriatrics and palliative medicine
  • Apply for external funding and career development awards
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams within the division

Benefits

  • Membership in the health sciences compensation plan
  • Opportunities for additional compensation
  • Engagement in a leading research institution
  • Access to continued professional development
  • Work in a vibrant location like San Francisco
Full Job Description
Application Window

Open date: April 10, 2025

Next review date: Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Saturday, Oct 10, 2026 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

THE DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO (UCSF) is recruiting for the position of Research Scientist in the Division of Geriatrics. The appointment will be made at the level of Assistant, Associate, or Full Adjunct Professor. Candidates should have an MD and/or PhD. Physician candidates should be ABIM certified in Geriatrics and/or Palliative Medicine or ABIM board-eligible for Geriatrics and/or Palliative Medicine by having completed a Geriatrics and/or Palliative Medicine fellowship and have demonstrated competence in the practice and teaching of clinical geriatrics and/or palliative medicine. Candidates also should have demonstrated excellence in patient-oriented research or biology of aging research. Applicants are expected to have extramural funding and/or career development award funding and to ultimately develop an independent research program in aging research.
Candidates must also have recognized skills in teaching and mentoring in an academic and scientific based institution.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT: https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05507 . Applicants' materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 . The minimum base salary range for this position is $127,000-$333,700. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

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
  • Statement of Research (Optional)
  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)
  • Misc / Additional (Optional)


Reference requirements
  • 3-5 required (contact information only)


Job location

San Francisco, CA

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