Postdoctoral Scholar Position - Clinical Orthopaedic Research

Postdoctoral Scholar Position - Clinical Orthopaedic Research
DESCRIPTION
UC Davis Health School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, an academic/clinical department, encompassing several sub-specialties, working to achieve excellence in patient care, research and public service. The Department’s strategy is built on four pillars: Impactful Advocacy; In-demand, World-Class Education; Innovation through Leading-Edge Research; and World-Class Quality, Value-Driven Clinical Care.
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery invites applications from qualified candidates for a Postdoctoral Scholar position (full-time) in clinical orthopaedic research. This research position will bridge orthopaedics and public health sciences. We aim to recruit outstanding individuals with the appropriate background and/or experience, capable of interacting with our many collaborators, and working with minimal supervision.
Candidates should have a MD or PhD degree (or equivalent degree) in a field that meet the needs of the department. Postdoctoral scholars are evaluated for employment based on evidence of contribution to a research program, authorship/acknowledgment in peer-reviewed publications and conference papers, involvement in grant applications, active dissemination of information, and other evidence of expertise. The Postdoctoral scholar will maintain professional competence and may perform university and public service. Candidates with experience or willingness to engage in activities that contribute to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.
UC Davis requires all applicants to complete a misconduct disclosure form entitled, "Authorization of Release". See link for more information:
https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/employment-disclosure-requirements
APPLICATION PROCESS
For full consideration, applications must be received by Monday, March 31, 2025. The following information is required: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Statement of Contribution to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and contact information for 3-5 references.
To apply, please send applications by email to Robyn Baker, Academic HR Analyst II, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at rnbaker@ucdavis.edu
For more information about our program, please visit our website: https://health.ucdavis.edu/orthopaedics/research/postdoc-research-page.html
UC Davis commits to inclusion excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct. If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact the recruiting department.
Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. More information is available http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.
UC Davis is a smoke & tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/).
Applications deadline:
March 31, 2025
Send application to:
rnbaker@ucdavis.edu