Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Lab – Junior/Assistant/Associate/Full Specialist Full-time NEW

Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Lab – Junior/Assistant/Associate/Full Specialist

Radiology / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE / UC San Francisco

Application Window

Open date: November 5, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Nov 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, May 5, 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

Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Lab – Junior/Assistant/Associate/Full Specialist

The Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Lab at UCSF is currently recruiting for a Specialist with expertise in cardiac MRI pulse sequence development, image reconstruction, and performing human cardiac MRI studies.

The major research interest of our lab group are:

• To develop advanced techniques for whole-heart quantitative CMR myocardial perfusion imaging and apply these techniques to study ischemic heart disease.
• To develop rapid free-breathing self-gated techniques for fast acquisition of CMR images of function, perfusion, parametric mapping, and myocardial scar.
• To develop and apply novel T1 mapping techniques and other tissue characterization methods to improve the accuracy of assessing myocardial fibrosis.
• To develop deep-learning techniques for image acquisition, reconstruction, and post-processing for myocardial perfusion imaging, cine imaging, and T1 mapping.

Responsibilities of the Specialist will include:

• Developing and implementing novel pulse sequences.
• Develop novel image reconstruction and post processing strategies for cardiac MRI.
• Perform human cardiac MRI research.
• Manage Projects including data and image management.
• Collaborate with other research investigators at UCSF on ongoing research projects.
• Contribute to scholarly research activities of the advanced cardiovascular imaging laboratory.
• Apply for independent funding to support new research projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Specialists appointed at the Junior rank must possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) in a related science (Electrical/Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Medical Physics, etc.) 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 hire.
• Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Significant experience in the development and implementation of pulse sequences or image reconstruction techniques (Experience with Siemens IDEA/ICE preferred).
• Proficiency in quantitative analytical methods and strong programming skills (Python, C/C++, Matlab, etc.).
• Significant track record of research and publications in top MRI scientific conferences and journals.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Track record of effectively working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $57,000-$201,700.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae – CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Statement of Research

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