Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (Ladder/In-Residence) Orthopaedic Surgery Translational Research Faculty

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery within the School of Medicine at the University of California San Diego is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body. We are seeking research scientists or clinician-scientists with a cutting-edge translational research program focused on musculoskeletal physiology and disease.

Responsibilities include

leading a successful research program, contributing to the education, teaching, and mentorship of UCSD undergraduate, graduate, and medical students, as well as residents, and providing service to the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. The successful candidates will develop and lead an innovative, independently funded research program focused on structure–function relationships in musculoskeletal systems, integrating basic science and clinical investigation within a strong translational framework.

The successful candidates will also articulate and implement a clear strategic vision to sustain, grow, and advance their research program over time. Appointment will be tenured or tenure-track. The appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level will be based on the candidate’s background and experience.

Series will include 50% Ladder Rank / 50% In-Residence with secured extramural funding. A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review: Ladder Rank Professor (APM-220) In-Residence Professor (APM-270) As a member of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities, and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited.

Additional information can be found here: Health Sciences Compensation Plan (APM-671)