MR Imaging Scientist
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Exceptional academic position with opportunities for research leadership and collaboration in a prestigious institution.
- Competitive salary: $131,200–$344,400 based on experience.
- Opportunity for leading innovative research projects.
- Teaching responsibilities with a focus on high-level students.
- Requires significant prior research experience.
Pros
- High competitive salary range ($131,200–$344,400) based on rank.
- Strong institutional support for research and academic excellence.
- Access to a diverse patient population for clinical studies.
Cons
- Expectations for significant independent research output.
- Potentially high workload with teaching commitments.
- Requires relocation to a high-cost living area.
Who it's for
Experienced / Faculty • On-site
Good fit
- Experienced researchers in medical imaging.
- Candidates with teaching interests.
- Professionals looking for academic advancement.
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates or those lacking required degrees.
- Individuals not interested in a research or teaching track.
- Candidates unable to relocate to California.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
MR Imaging Scientist
The Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging of the University of California, San Francisco is expanding the breadth and depth of its research programs and invites candidates to apply for the position of MR Imaging Scientist. The selected candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the In Residence or Adjunct series, depending on qualifications and interests.
Faculty are expected to develop an independent research program of excellence and must be motivated and successful as an independent investigator with a strong focus on ultra-fast, high resolution, quantitative imaging. An interest in Musculoskeletal imaging, focused on Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, in addition to other focus areas, is preferred. Other responsibilities include close interaction with basic scientists and clinical researchers in planning, conducting, and evaluating data. Faculty are required to teach residents, fellows, medical students, and master's students.
Candidates must have a PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering,
Biomedical Engineering, Physics or Related Field, and with postgraduate or postdoctoral training and research experience since obtaining their PhD, preferably at least two years combined. Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet all of the qualifications at the time of appointment.
The UCSF Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging offers faculty salaries that are highly
competitive with the national radiology benchmarks. The University of California provides employees with comprehensive health and retirement benefit packages, in addition to many other benefits. For more information, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See
[Table 5]( https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/policy-covered-october-2025-scales/t5-summary.pdf ). The minimum base salary range for this position is $131,200-$344,400.
This position includes membership in the [health sciences compensation
plan]( https://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-670.pdf ) which provides for
eligibility for additional compensation.
Please apply online with CV and cover letter at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05848 . In the cover letter, please include a brief description of prior teaching and research experience.
The Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at 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.
To apply, please visit https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05848
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