Professional Researcher – Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies (IHPS) Full-time NEW

Professional Researcher – Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies (IHPS)

Institute for Health Policy Studies / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE / UC San Francisco

Application Window

Open date: May 7, 2026

Next review date: Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Sunday, Nov 7, 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.

Position Description

Professional Researcher – Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies (IHPS)

The Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies (IHPS) at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking applications for one or more Professional Researchers, at the Assistant, Associate, and/or Full level, with a strong background in cutting-edge research in the social sciences and health policy. We are seeking one or more promising investigators whose work advances understanding of long-term services and supports, including the workforce that provides these services, and how these supports address the care needs of populations with varied backgrounds.

The researcher's portfolio will focus on social sciences research, with a grounding in mixed methods, social welfare, and social work. Mixed methods training is essential to this position. The successful candidate is expected to lead independent research using rigorous qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, and policy analysis approaches, as well as community-engaged research design- to evaluate the impacts of policies, programs, and clinical practices in dementia and long-term care.

The Professional Researcher's key responsibilities include developing and leading innovative research projects that align with the mission of IHPS; applying quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods to clinical and policy-relevant research questions, publishing research findings in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals; and disseminating findings to inform policymakers, healthcare organizations, and community stakeholders. The researcher will be expected to advance a program of research that examines the intersections of aging, dementia, caregiving, and health inequities, with a focus on the healthcare workforce. The successful applicant will also be expected to mentor junior team members, lead and participate in community engagement activities relevant to long-term services and supports policy, and contribute to the broader intellectual and collaborative community at IHPS and UCSF.

This is a 50-100% academic appointment in the Professional Researcher series. Appointees in this series conduct independent research equivalent in quality to that required for the Professor series and may serve as Principal Investigators.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in social welfare, sociology, social work, or related discipline.
• Research training in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research.
• Research experience in aging, dementia, caregiving, healthcare workforce, and health inequities.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare strong, well-designed applications for extramural funding.
• Experience in multidisciplinary research.
• Experience in mentoring early-stage scholars and/or staff.
• Experience in preparing applications for extramural funding from federal, state, and/or nonprofit funding organizations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of issues related to long-term care services among Asian immigrant and Asian-American communities.
• Research experience regarding the workforce that serves people with aging-related disabilities, including immigrants in the workforce.
• Research training and/or experience in policy analysis methods.
• Research training and/or experience in community-engaged research design.
• Research training and/or experience in evaluation research methods.

See Table 13B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $93,400 – $248,400.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

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

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