Assistant/Associate/Full Researcher Positions Available

Application Window

Open date: August 11, 2026

Next review date: Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Feb 11, 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

Assistant/Associate/Full Researcher Positions Available

UCSF Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry

The various laboratories in the UCSF Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry have Assistant/Associate/Full Researcher Positions available immediately. Title and salary will be commensurate with level of experience.

The Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry includes diverse research in the areas of computational and synthetic chemistry, biophysics, chemical biology, systems and synthetic biology, enabling technologies, and drug discovery. Our department is characterized by a culture of collaboration and innovation in biomedical science.

We seek creative candidates who will assist in performing studies to address the fundamental questions in diverse areas relevant to our Department.

The individual is expected to:

• Contribute high-quality data for research grants, manuscripts, and scientific presentations.
• Mentor graduate students, post-doctorate fellows, and junior staff and provide guidance on study design, data analysis, and innovative methodologies.
• Oversee project progress, coordinate partner efforts, and report outcomes to leadership and funding agencies.
• Assists in identifying new funding opportunities, coordinating submission of new project proposals, and preparation of manuscripts.
• Cultivate relationships with academic, industry, and funding partners.

Additional responsibilities may include other lab management‐related duties, including but not limited to, lab protocol submission, lab safety, facility inspection, lab database construction and maintenance, lab supply management and other duties as assigned.

This position requires a scientist qualified for independent research at the level of principal investigator and is for the job classification of Professional Researcher. It is not a faculty research position.

Requirements: A doctorate or its equivalent degree. The candidate must have at least one year experience working in a lab and research environment and proven ability to work well as part of a team and have enthusiasm for the practice of science. Candidates must meet the required qualifications at the time of appointment. Candidate’s CV and/or cover letter must state qualifications or if pending upon submission.

Please apply online and submit your CV, cover letter, and three references through AP Recruit

See Table 13B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $96,700-$257,100.

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

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