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Specialist- Zhao Lab

Application Window

Open date: October 29, 2024

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 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: Wednesday, Apr 29, 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

Specialist- Zhao Lab

This is a full-time position for one year. The Specialist will conduct innovative research in quantitative pharmacology and therapeutic modeling, develop novel algorithms and models for drug delivery and pharmacometrics, create AI-driven solutions for optimizing drug discovery and development workflows, publish findings in high-impact scientific journals and present at leading conferences, and contribute to grant writing and the development of collaborative research projects. The Specialist will also develop pharmacometrics models for drug efficacy and safety analysis, build and optimize drug delivery models for targeted and personalized therapies, integrate AI and machine learning techniques to enhance drug development and regulatory science processes, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including pharmacologists, bioengineers, and data scientists.

Required Qualifications:

  • A terminal degree of PhD, PharmD, or MD (or equivalent) or ten or more years of relevant experience at the time of appointment.
  • Candidate’s CV must state required qualifications (or if pending) upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Post-graduate training in field. Independent specialized research.
  • Independent specialized research.
  • Knowledge or training in drug discovery, regulatory science, and/or AI would be a plus.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05350, with a CV, cover letter, and contact information for three references. Please provide full name, title, affiliation, email, and phone number.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $90,000-$188,200.

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)

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

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)

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