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UC San Diego

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (HS Clin, Adjunct, Clin X, In-Res) Muscul

UC San Diego, San Diego, California, United States, 92189


Position Overview

Position title:

Musculoskeletal Physiology Translational ResearchSalary range:

The posted UC Salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and if applicable, rank and/or step. The base pay range for this position is $124,100 - $225,000. Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. UC Salary information can be found here:

UC Salary Information .Application Window

Open date:

October 9, 2024Most recent review date:

Sunday, Nov 10, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.Final date:

Thursday, Oct 9, 2025 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

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery within the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. We are seeking researchers to direct a cutting-edge Translational Research program in Musculoskeletal Physiology and disease.The selected candidates will be responsible for directing a successful research program, engaging in the classroom teaching and laboratory training of UC San Diego undergraduate, graduate, and medical students, residents, and service in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.The appointment will be at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level and will be based on the candidate's background and experience.A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review:HS Clinical Professor ,

Clinical X Professor ,

In-Residence Professor ,

Adjunct Professor .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 .Department

Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryQualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)Candidates must have an MD or MD/PhD or equivalent, or PhD in Bioengineering, Physiology, Biology, or another Orthopaedics-related field. Candidates with an MD or MD/PhD or equivalent must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California. Candidates with a PhD must have at least two years of post-doctoral training.Preferred qualificationsCandidates with a minimum of 2 years of research expertise in basic and clinical aspects of musculoskeletal research, including bone, cartilage, nerve, skeletal muscle, or ligament/tendon biology, and an interest in human disease are preferred. Candidates with a minimum of 2 years of record of collaboration, a track record of research, and minimum of 10 publications related to experimental and/or computational approaches are preferred. Candidates with current extramural funding to support their research program are preferred.Application Requirements

Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Cover LetterStatement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.Misc / Additional (Optional)Reference requirements3 required (contact information only)Apply link:

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y1rodriguez@health.ucsd.eduAbout UC San Diego

The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit:

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