Professional Researcher

Professional ResearcherPosition Description: The Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences (BTS) seeks individuals with strong understanding of research development who can help provide the leadership required to implement innovative research programs in collaboration to advance health worldwide. The ultimate goal of the position is to ensure better health through better therapeutics. Specific responsibilities include leadership and management of specific grant programs devoted to investigating the genetic variations in people’s responses to specific therapeutics and the regulatory mechanisms for optimal health. This position will provide research faculty with the breadth of senior management collaboration and ideation needed to advance the research agenda on many fronts simultaneously. The Assistant/Associate/Full Professional Researcher role is to interact closely with faculty members and staff at UCSF and to promote collaborative research between the laboratory and other faculty members. In addition, this individual plays a key role in large national and international collaborative research projects. The Assistant/Associate/Full Professional Researcher is required to provide guidance to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in their laboratory-based projects or in data analysis.Required Qualifications: A doctorate degree or its equivalent degree in related biomedical field (by hire date), preferably in pharmacy, medicinal chemistry, bioengineering, bioinformatics. A PhD is preferred. Strong understanding of the biopharmaceutical, therapeutic, regulatory or related sciences preferred. Experience working with government agencies or other national health and science-related agencies preferred. Advanced communication and presentation experience preferred. Experience with grant awards, scholarly publications and international projects preferred. A publication record commensurate with this faculty level and at least 2 years of experience in training and supervising scientists in the laboratory setting are preferred. Candidates must meet the required qualifications at the time of appointment. Candidate’s application materials must state qualifications (or if pending) upon submission. Review of applications will commence ASAP. Applicants should send a CV, cover letter, a two-page summary of past research and future goals. In addition, applicants will be asked to provide the contact information of three references.See Table 13B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $90,200-$240,000.Please apply online at