Professional Researcher Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Application Window
Open date: August 7, 2026
Next review date: Saturday, Aug 22, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Feb 7, 2028 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
Professional Researcher
Position 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 $96,700-$257,100.
Please apply through AP Recruit.
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 - Two-page summary of past research and future goals.

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.
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