Application Window

Open date: January 6, 2026

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Jan 21, 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: Tuesday, Jul 6, 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 Qualifications:

• Appointees in the Professional Research series must possess a doctorate or its equivalent in organic chemistry and/or radiochemistry

Preferred Qualifications:

• The successful applicant will have advanced training in 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 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 post-doctoral fellowship

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

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05891 with a CV and contact information for three references. Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet all the qualifications at the time of appointment.

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 (Optional)
• Statement of Research (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Job location

San Francisco, CA