Wilson Lab - Assistant/Associate/Full Professional Research Series
Application Window
Open date: January 6, 2026
Next review date: Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
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
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)
- 3 required (contact information only)
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