University of California, San Francisco · 1 month ago
Assistant Researcher
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$93K/yr - $122K/yrThe University of California, San Francisco is a leading academic institution focused on advancing pharmaceutical care and public health through innovative research. The Assistant Researcher will establish an independent research program centered on harm reduction strategies and health equity initiatives, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and securing funding for research projects.
AssociationBiotechnologyEducationMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Develop and lead a nationally recognized research program in harm reduction and related areas
Secure extramural funding through federal agencies, foundations, and other sources
Publish high-impact research in peer-reviewed journals
Present findings at national and international conferences
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across UCSF and external partners
Participate in departmental and university service activities
Mentor predoctoral students
Direct patient care in harm reduction and addiction medicine settings
Program development and implementation within healthcare systems
Interdisciplinary collaboration with medical, nursing, and social work professionals
Qualification
Required
PharmD-prepared clinician-scientist
Demonstrated expertise in harm reduction research and clinical practice
Strong publication record
Experience with grant funding
Commitment to advancing health equity through innovative pharmaceutical care models
Ability to develop and lead a nationally recognized research program in harm reduction and related areas
Ability to secure extramural funding through federal agencies, foundations, and other sources
Ability to publish high-impact research in peer-reviewed journals
Ability to present findings at national and international conferences
Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across UCSF and external partners
Ability to participate in departmental and university service activities
Ability to mentor predoctoral students
Experience in direct patient care in harm reduction and addiction medicine settings
Experience in program development and implementation within healthcare systems
Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration with medical, nursing, and social work professionals
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Research Interests
Names and email addresses for 3 references
Company
University of California, San Francisco
University of California, San Francisco is an educational institution that focuses on medical courses.
Founded in 1864
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$52.45MKey Investors
California Institute for Regenerative MedicineBaldrick's FoundationNational Institute on Aging
2025-01-30Grant· $11.9M
2023-11-21Grant
2023-10-03Grant
Leadership Team
Pamela Hudson
Chief Operating Officer | Center for Digital Health Innovation
Jimmie Ye
Professor
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