Assistant/Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery (Tenure Track)

The University of Southern California (USC) invites applications for a new tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine.

About the role

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery seeks talented, ambitious individuals from diverse scientific backgrounds who will establish leading edge research programs. Areas of specific interest include but are not limited to stem cell biology and organoids, micro physiological systems (MPS), organ-on-a-chip, biological microelectromechanical systems (Bio-MEMS), and in vitro disease modeling and platform development for translational medicine.

Responsibilities

As a tenured faculty member, responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing innovative research projects that interface with living systems through novel materials and algorithms, microfluidics, controlled force sensing and actuation, and related tools for probing and controlling biomolecular systems, cells, and tissues.
• Collaborating with other researchers and clinicians to advance knowledge and drive societal impact.
• Teaching and mentoring students and postdoctoral fellows.
• Participating in departmental, college, and university committees and initiatives.
• Securing external funding for research projects.

Requirements

Required qualifications include:

• A Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., biomedical engineering, biochemistry, molecular biology, etc.) or equivalent.
• Postdoctoral training in a relevant field.
• Research experience in areas of interest, including stem cell biology and organoids, micro physiological systems (MPS), organ-on-a-chip, biological microelectromechanical systems (Bio-MEMS), and in vitro disease modeling and platform development for translational medicine.
• Strong publication record in high-impact journals.
• Ability to secure external funding for research projects.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in interdisciplinary research.
• Track record of securing external funding.
• Experience in developing and implementing approaches that interface with living systems through novel materials and algorithms, microfluidics, controlled force sensing and actuation, and related tools for probing and controlling biomolecular systems, cells, and tissues.

Skills

Essential skills include:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to secure external funding.
• Strong publication record in high-impact journals.
• Experience in interdisciplinary research.
• Ability to develop and implement approaches that interface with living systems through novel materials and algorithms, microfluidics, controlled force sensing and actuation, and related tools for probing and controlling biomolecular systems, cells, and tissues.

Benefits

The University of Southern California offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000.

Schedule

The position is full-time and requires 8 hours per day.