Faculty Radiochemist

The Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging of the University of California, San Francisco invites candidates to apply for the position of Faculty Radiochemist.The selected candidate will be appointed at the level of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the In-Residence or Adjunct series depending on qualifications and interests.The new faculty member is expected to develop an independent research program in the area of radiopharmaceutical chemistry.Demonstrated experience in the radiosynthesis of new radiopharmaceutical agents is preferred.The candidate will work collaboratively with faculty within the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging and other departments at UCSF to advance the development of new molecular imaging agents, from early tracer development to first-in-man clinical studies.Specific areas of expertise with regards to disease focus are flexible and could include neurological, oncology, cardiology, or other clinical applications.Candidates must have a PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree in Chemistry, Radiochemistry, Bioengineering or Related Field, and with postgraduate or postdoctoral training and research experience since obtaining their PhD, preferably at least two years combined.The UCSF Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging offers faculty salaries that are highly competitive with the national radiology benchmarks.