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Research Scientist

Application Window

Open date: September 27, 2023

Next review date: Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Mar 27, 2025 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/JPF04741. 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 $121,100-$320,100. 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 (Optional)

  • Statement of Research (Optional)

  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: https://diversity.ucsf.edu/contributions-to-diversity-statement

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

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.

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.

Job location

San Francisco, CA