What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Project Scientist - Orthopaedic Research position at University of California - Davis?
Open date: June 5, 2026
Most recent review date: Monday, Jul 6, 2026 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: Saturday, Oct 31, 2026 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.
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UC Davis Health seeks candidates for the position of Assistant Project Scientist. The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is experiencing an exciting and transformative period of academic and clinical growth. For this research position, we seek diverse candidates with an established track record of research excellence in musculoskeletal health. Strong preference will be given to scientists with a demonstrated track record of peer-reviewed research in musculoskeletal health with an emphasis on stem cell biology, molecular biology, mouse genetics, bioengineering, and/or biochemistry.
The successful candidate will be expected to interface with physicians and other scientists, participate in collaborations within the UC Davis research community, and apply their research expertise to a range of research areas to facilitate the development of new collaborative projects. We are recruiting for a Project Scientist (non-tenure track) at the Assistant rank.
The resulting hire will be at the Assistant rank regardless of the proposed appointee's qualifications.
EXPECTATIONS
Candidates must possess a terminal degree (M.D., M.D./Ph.D., Ph.D). The ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse community is required to leverage our outstanding partnerships within UC Davis Health, our NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Colleges of Engineering, Biological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, and Shriners Hospital for Children. Additionally, the holder of this position will have the following responsibilities assigned:
- Engage in independent and collaborative research in musculoskeletal innovation that complements our existing expertise in stem cell biology, osteoarthritis, tissue engineering, biomechanics and pharmacology. All areas of research will be considered, but preference will be given to those with a strong background in age-related musculoskeletal diseases, stem cells and development, biomedical imaging, or genetics.
- Support the educational activities of the undergraduate, graduate, and residency programs in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
- Engage in service and scholarly activities to advance the mission of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
- Provide service in the musculoskeletal research arena and be fully engaged in activities in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, as well as relevant professional societies.
- Candidate must possess a terminal degree (M.D., M.D./Ph.D., Ph.D).
- Candidate must have an established track record of research excellence in musculoskeletal health.
- Candidate must have the ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse community is required to leverage our outstanding partnerships within UC Davis Health, our NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Colleges of Engineering, Biological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, and Shriners Hospital for Children.
- Candidate with a demonstrated track record of peer-reviewed research in musculoskeletal health with an emphasis on stem cell biology, molecular biology, mouse genetics, bioengineering, and/or biochemistry.
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