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Under direct supervision, applies professional programming concepts and established UCSF policies to assigned tasks within the Shan Lab. Works on well-defined projects of limited scope, with a focus on developing software that applies AI to medicine in areas such as disease classification, clinical decision support, early disease detection, and telemedicine to expand health access. Implements standard coding practices and troubleshoots routine technical issues. Follows established procedures to support system integration, data workflows, and software functionality for clinical and research applications, with guidance provided for more complex problems.
The Application Programmer will contribute to the Shan Lab’s research and clinical initiatives by developing desktop, web, and mobile applications that apply modern software engineering and machine learning to advance the usability of medical AI tools. Working under direct supervision, the programmer will take on small projects or components of larger initiatives, focusing on building secure, compliant, and scalable software to manage sensitive medical data.
Responsibilities include designing, developing, testing, and maintaining applications that integrate with a variety of research tools, clinical systems, and lab-built platforms.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
The hourly rate for this position is $22.00 – $31.00.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
Department Description
The UCSF Department of Ophthalmology is one of the leading ophthalmology departments in clinical care, training, and research nationwide. The department is one of the largest recipients of federal grant funds among peer departments, ranked 2nd in overall National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding in the country.
UCSF’s renowned eye care services are located in a state-of-the-art home, the Wayne and Gladys Valley Center for Vision (WGVCV). Located at UCSF’s Mission Bay Campus, the center houses the Vision Clinics, where many of UCSF’s eye care programs relocated, as well as research and teaching facilities. Ophthalmology conducts its patient care, teaching, research, and public service activities currently at multiple UCSF campuses: Parnassus, Mt. Zion, Veteran’s Administration Medical Center (VAMC), San Francisco General Hospital (SFGH), East Bay (BOPC) and Benioff Children’s Hospital at Mission Bay and in Oakland. The Department sponsors numerous invited speakers, research seminars, journal clubs, as well as a postdoctoral training program focused on mentorship, networking, and recognition. The UCSF Department of Ophthalmology consists of approximately 300 full time employees including clinical faculty, basic scientists, clinical and research trainees, and administrative staff (including UCSF Health employees).
Responsibilities
%
of time
Essential Function (Yes/No)
Key Responsibilities
(To be completed by Supervisor)
40%
Yes
Application Development
- Implement and maintain desktop, web, and mobile applications that support and explore the usability of Shan Lab’s AI research.
Write, test, and debug code following established UCSF and departmental standards.
40%
Yes
Systems and Data Integration
- Assist with integrating research tools, databases, and data pipelines that connect with lab-developed platforms and custom machine learning models.
Ensure proper handling of sensitive medical data in compliance with HIPAA/IRB requirements.
15%
Yes
Troubleshooting and Support
Resolve routine programming issues, perform unit testing, and provide technical support to lab members using lab-developed software applications.
3%
No
Documentation and Maintenance
Prepare technical documentation, maintain version control, review software usability, and follow procedures for updates and bug tracking.
2%
No
Collaboration and Training
Work with researchers and staff to understand requirements, translate them into
technical tasks, and provide basic training on developed tools.
100%
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Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in related area and minimum one year of experience or equivalent experience/training.
- Proficient in 1 each of database (e.g. SQL or R) and programming languages (e.g. Python, C++, JavaScript)
- Experience with deep learning models
- Knowledge relating to the design development, modification and implementation of software including object-oriented programming concepts.
- Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
- Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with database management, query, mining and reporting software
- Proficient in statistical (e.g., SAS or STAT) languages
- Experience contributing to scientific writing and presentations
About UCSF
ABOUT US
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values .
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here .
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
Salary Information
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
