Junior Specialist – Orthopaedic Trauma Research Full-time NEW

Junior Specialist – Orthopaedic Trauma Research

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Junior Specialist to support research activities within the Orthopaedic Trauma Institute (OTI) under the direction of Dr. Theodore Miclau and Dr. Madeline MacKechnie.

The Junior Specialist will contribute to clinical research projects focused on orthopaedic trauma, fracture healing, musculoskeletal injury, outcomes research, and related areas of orthopaedic surgery, including global orthopaedic surgery. Responsibilities may include coordinating research studies, recruiting and screening participants, collecting and managing research data, maintaining regulatory documentation, conducting literature reviews, assisting with statistical analyses, preparing abstracts and manuscripts, and supporting presentations for scientific meetings. The Specialist will work closely with faculty investigators, research staff, trainees, and collaborators across UCSF and affiliated institutions. The position offers an opportunity to gain experience in clinical research methodology, data management, scientific writing, and orthopaedic surgery research within a leading academic medical center.

Basic Qualifications

• Specialists appointed at the Junior rank must possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience.
• Applicants must meet the basic qualifications at the time of application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, human biology, public health, neuroscience, biomedical sciences, or a related field.
• Prior experience supporting clinical, translational, or laboratory research projects.
• Experience with human subjects research, participant recruitment, and data collection.
• Familiarity with REDCap, electronic databases, or clinical research software.
• Experience conducting literature reviews and scientific writing.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
• Experience with statistical analysis software such as R, SPSS, Stata, or similar programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in orthopaedic surgery, musculoskeletal research, trauma research, or academic medicine.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $57,000 – $60,700.

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 its 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

Job location

San Francisco, CA