Saloner Lab - Junior/Assistant/Associate/Full Specialist

University of California San Francisco

$55K — $194K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of research experience for Junior rank
  • Master's degree or Bachelor's with 3+ years of experience for Assistant rank
  • Master's degree or 5-10 years of research experience for Associate rank
  • Terminal degree or 10+ years of research experience for Full rank
  • Qualifications must be met by appointment date
  • Current/pending qualifications must be listed in application materials.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct MR imaging studies on patients with vascular disease
  • Process imaging data and analyze features related to disease
  • Optimize use of 4D Flow techniques with systematic comparisons
  • Develop visualization methods for flow streamlines and particle trajectories
  • Prepare manuscripts summarizing research results
  • Assist in grant writing and preparation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Support for professional development
  • Access to cutting-edge research facilities
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for career advancement.
Full Job Description
Application Window

Open date: January 30, 2026

Most recent review date: Saturday, Feb 14, 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: Friday, Jul 30, 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

Saloner Lab - Junior/Assistant/Associate/Full Specialist

The Saloner Lab is seeking a Junior, Assistant, Associate, or Full Specialist. This opportunity is available at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) in the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging for a Specialist to work on the acquisition and evaluation of MR imaging studies in patients with vascular disease. Responsibilities include imaging subjects with vascular disease, processing that data, and performing analyses on the imaging features across the disease condition. The incumbent will perform studies to optimize the utilization of 4D Flow techniques with systematic comparisons in flow models, in numerical simulation, and with comparison to in vivo imaging studies. The incumbent will develop methods to visualize flow streamlines, particle trajectories, and the dissipation of turbulent kinetic energy. The incumbent will prepare manuscripts reporting these results and will assist in grant preparation.

Required Qualifications:

  • Specialists appointed at the Junior rank must possess a baccalaureate degree in a related science (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience.
  • Specialists appointed at the Assistant rank must possess a master's degree (or equivalent degree) or a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) with three or more years of research experience.
  • Specialists appointed at the Associate rank must possess a master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of research experience.
  • Specialists appointed at the Full rank must possess a terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of research experience.
  • Applicants must meet all the qualifications by the time of appointment.
  • Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Expertise in data analysis, postprocessing of imaging data, a knowledge of vascular anatomy, and the ability to perform statistical analyses of complex data sets.
  • Post graduate training in field. Advanced degree in physics or engineering and a knowledge of the principles of MR imaging.
  • Knowledge of advanced computer skills such as Matlab, Python, and C++.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000-$194,800.

Please apply online at: https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05946 with a cover letter and CV.

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 (Optional)


Job location

San Francisco, CA

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