Department of Pediatrics – Professional Research Series

UCSF School of Medicine and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals
Department of Pediatrics
Professional Researcher Series

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco, and UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals are recruiting candidates for appointment within the Professional Researcher Series at the Assistant, Associate, or Full rank. Rank is commensurate with experience.

Candidates appointed in this series will be expected to demonstrate continuous and effective engagement in independent and creative research activity of high quality and significance.

Required qualifications:

• A candidate for a title in this series must have earned a doctorate or its equivalent.

Preferred qualifications:

• Demonstrate success in grant submissions.
• Demonstrate success in mentorship and training.
• Completion of post-doctoral fellowship.

Job Description:

• Develop and conduct research projects in the laboratory of an established Principal Scientist with minimal guidance.
• Maintain productive interactions with laboratory staff members and postdoctoral fellows.
• Participate in experimental design, data analysis and interpretation and in preparing and presenting research results in scientific settings.
• Other essential functions include:
  • Excellent understanding of scientific background in one or more research areas.
  • Ability to understand, adapt, and with direction set up experimental protocols and analytical procedures.
  • Expected to participate in the theoretical analysis of experimental results and in devising subsequent experiments and/or analyses.
  • Keeps current on recent trends in specific research interest.
  • May maintain equipment, work area and supplies for specific project.
  • Shares findings with others.
  • May train individuals in specific research areas.

See Table 13B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $90,200-$240,000.

Interested candidates can apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05538 with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. Selected candidates must meet the qualifications at the time of appointment.

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is one of the nation's leading biomedical research institutions. UCSF has consistently ranked among the top public institutions in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, reflecting a long-standing commitment to advancing scientific discovery and improving health. The Department’s clinical enterprise spans UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital San Francisco, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, Mount Zion, Zuckerberg San Francisco General, and multiple outreach clinics throughout Northern California, providing unparalleled opportunities to serve infants, children, and young adults across the Bay Area. For 2024-2025, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals ranked in all 10 children’s specialties in U.S. News & World Report. Located in a region renowned for groundbreaking innovation, UCSF and the Department of Pediatrics bridge research and industry to drive the future of medicine.

• 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)

• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: Contributions to Diversity Statement
  (Optional)

• Misc / Additional (Optional)

• 3 required (contact information only)

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.

UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.