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Associate or Full Professional Researcher - Okada lab
Application Window
Open date: November 10, 2025
Next review date: Tuesday, Nov 25, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, May 10, 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
Associate or Full Professional Researcher - Okada lab
The Okada lab at the Department of Neurological Surgery is recruiting for a Professional Researcher at the Associate or Full rank. The position will lead and manage translational neuro-oncology research programs focused on cellular immunotherapy for brain tumors. Responsibilities include: (1) coordination and scientific oversight of preclinical and IND-enabling studies for the clinical trials; (2) authorship and integration of regulatory documents (CMC, nonclinical Pharm-Tox, clinical operations interfaces, clinical protocol) for FDA submissions; (3) cross-functional program management across GMP manufacturing partners (internal and external), clinical teams, and research laboratories; (4) data interpretation, manuscript preparation, and grant/report deliverables; and (5) mentoring and training of junior staff and trainees in translational methods and compliance.
A Doctorate degree or its equivalent is required. Experience leading preclinical studies, along with IND-enabling development, GMP manufacturing oversight, regulatory authorship, and clinical trial coordination are preferred.
See Table 13B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $116,200 - $248,400.
Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05870.
Application 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)
- 3 required (contact information only)
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