What are the responsibilities and job description for the Saloner Lab - Junior/Assistant/Associate/Full Specialist position at University of California - San Francisco?
Open date: January 30, 2026
Most recent review date: Saturday, Feb 14, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Friday, Jul 30, 2027 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.
Saloner Lab - Junior/Assistant/Associate/Full Specialist
The Saloner Lab is seeking a Junior, Assistant, Associate, or Full Specialist. This opportunity is available at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) in the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging for a Specialist to work on the acquisition and evaluation of MR imaging studies in patients with vascular disease. Responsibilities include imaging subjects with vascular disease, processing that data, and performing analyses on the imaging features across the disease condition. The incumbent will perform studies to optimize the utilization of 4D Flow techniques with systematic comparisons in flow models, in numerical simulation, and with comparison to in vivo imaging studies. The incumbent will develop methods to visualize flow streamlines, particle trajectories, and the dissipation of turbulent kinetic energy. The incumbent will prepare manuscripts reporting these results and will assist in grant preparation.
Required Qualifications:
- Specialists appointed at the Junior rank must possess a baccalaureate degree in a related science (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience.
- Specialists appointed at the Assistant rank must possess a master's degree (or equivalent degree) or a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) with three or more years of research experience.
- Specialists appointed at the Associate rank must possess a master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of research experience.
- Specialists appointed at the Full rank must possess a terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of research experience.
- Applicants must meet all the qualifications by the time of appointment.
- Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Expertise in data analysis, postprocessing of imaging data, a knowledge of vascular anatomy, and the ability to perform statistical analyses of complex data sets.
- Post graduate training in field. Advanced degree in physics or engineering and a knowledge of the principles of MR imaging.
- Knowledge of advanced computer skills such as Matlab, Python, and C .
See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000-$194,800.
Please apply online at: https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05946 with a cover letter and CV.
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
Statement of Research (Optional)
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.
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Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Salary : $55,000 - $194,800