Assistant Project Scientist - Orthopaedic Research

Position Overview

Salary range: $77,100-$98,900.

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UC Davis Health seeks candidates for the position of Assistant Project Scientist. This research role focuses on musculoskeletal innovation, including stem cell biology, molecular biology, mouse genetics, bioengineering, and biochemistry. The successful candidate will collaborate with physicians, scientists, and university partners to develop innovative projects and support program education.

• Engage in independent and collaborative research in musculoskeletal innovation with a particular emphasis on age‑related diseases, stem cells, biomedical imaging, or genetics.
• Support undergraduate, graduate, and residency educational activities in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Participate in service and scholarly activities to advance the mission of the department.
• Provide service within the musculoskeletal research arena and relevant professional societies.

• Terminal degree (M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or Ph.D.).
• Established track record of research excellence in musculoskeletal health.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse community, leveraging partnerships across UC Davis Health, the NCI‑Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Colleges of Engineering, Biological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, and Shriners Hospital for Children.

• Demonstrated peer‑reviewed research in musculoskeletal health with emphasis on stem cell biology, molecular biology, mouse genetics, bioengineering, or biochemistry.

• Curriculum Vitae (most recent).
• Cover Letter.
• Authorization to Release Information Form (required for all academic applicants).

References: 3–5 required (contact information only).

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UC Davis is a smoke‑free campus. 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.

Under federal law, UC Davis may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub‑contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E‑Verify check.

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