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Open date: March 9, 2026
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Position description
Women's Reproductive Health Research Scholar Position
PHYSICIAN SCIENTIST, Women's Reproductive Health Research Scholar
DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS, GYNECOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is recruiting a Physician Scientist Scholar for our UCSF Women's Reproductive Health Research (WRHR) K12 Career Development Program. This position is for an obstetrician-gynecologist committed to becoming an independent clinical, translational, and/or basic science researcher in women's reproductive health. It includes 2- to 5-years of intensive mentored research combined with patient care. Click here to see potential focus areas and mentors. Successful candidates will have experience formulating and conducting research studies, publishing manuscripts, and in some cases, applying for funding with a focus on women's reproductive health. Appointed WRHR Scholars will be expected to formulate and conduct research studies, publish manuscripts, and apply for independent funding that is focused on women's reproductive health.
Required Qualifications:
Applicants must be planning an academic career and:

• Be a physician holding a M.D. or D.O. degree
• Have completed or be in the final year of postgraduate residency training in obstetrics-gynecology
• Have completed or be in the final year of postdoctoral fellowship training in obstetrics and gynecology, if the candidate has chosen to subspecialize, or in the final year of advanced training in clinical research
• Identify mentors with extensive research experience
• If selected, be able to devote at least 75% effort to conducting research and research career development
• Not be or have been a PD/PI on an R01 or R29; on a subproject of a Program Project (P01) or Center (P50, P60, U54) grant; on an independent mentored career development (K-series) grant; or PD/PI on other such awards

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 $131,200-$204,100. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan , which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. UCSF Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences has a total salary plan that uses National benchmarking standards to set salaries by subspecialty.
Click Here to Apply Online with the following application materials:
1) Cover letter
2) Curriculum vitae
3) Application, which includes the following sections: Overview of candidate (0.5 page); Track record to include previous training, accomplishments/productivity to include presentations and publications (0.5 page); Research plan with specific aims (2 pages); Proposed training plan to include mentors (0.5 pages); and Career potential (0.5 pages). Click here to see a full description of these application components.
4) Statement of Teaching
5) Statement of Research
6) 2 letters of recommendation, at least one of which should be from a faculty member who has direct knowledge of your research track record
Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet all of the qualifications at the time of appointment.
Application Requirements
Document requirements

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Application, which includes the following sections: - Overview of candidate (0.5 page); Track record to include previous training, accomplishments/productivity to include presentations and publications (0.5 page); Research plan with specific aims (2 pages); Proposed training plan to include mentors (0.5 pages); and Career potential (0.5 pages). Click here to see a full description of these application components.
• Statement of Teaching
• Statement of Research

Reference requirements

• 2 letters of reference required

At least one of which should be from a faculty member who has direct knowledge of your research track record.
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.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
Job location
San Francisco, CA