The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of California, Davis is seeking applicants for an Assistant or Associate Professor with an expertise in foot and lower extremity surgery to serve on the Orthopaedic Foot Service. This is an appointment in the Clinical X or HSCP series at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Academic rank is commensurate with credentials.

Qualifications include: M.D. degree or equivalent medical training, successful completion of a certified Orthopaedic Surgery residency training program, fellowship training (or equivalent) and interest in foot and lower extremity surgery. The candidate must be eligible for licensure in California.

The UC Davis Health System provides a beautiful physical location with a stimulating academic practice, coupled with excellent resident and fellowship programs. The department includes an active basic science laboratory with expertise in molecular biology and biomechanics. The University of California, Davis, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty and staff.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application (including research interests, external funding success, teaching experience and research plan), curriculum vitae, names and contact information (including e-mail addresses) for five references. The application should explain in detail how the applicant meets the qualifications of this announcement.

Applications should be sent to: Eric Giza, M.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ambulatory Care Center, 4860 Y Street, Suite 3800, Sacramento, CA 95817 or preferably emailed to orthojobs@ucdavis.edu. Please reference Search # OR-01R-10 on all correspondence.

Open until filled, but not later than June 30, 2013.

The University of California, Davis, and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty and staff.
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Assistant/Associate Professor, Clin X/HSCP (2 positions)
Orthopaedic Hand & Upper Extremity Service

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of California, Davis is seeking applicants for two Assistant Professor/Associate Professors with an expertise in adult reconstructive surgery to serve on the Orthopaedic Hand & Upper Extremity Service. This is an appointment in either the Clinical X or HSCP (Health Science Clinical Professor) series at the Assistant Professor/Associate Professor level. Academic rank is commensurate with credentials.

Qualifications include: M.D. degree or equivalent medical training, successful completion of a certified Orthopaedic Surgery residency training program, fellowship training (or equivalent) and interest in Hand & Upper Extremity surgery. Must be eligible for licensure in California.

Applications should be sent to: Richard Marder, M.D. Professor and Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ambulatory Care Center, 4860 Y Street, Suite 3800, Sacramento, CA 95817 or preferably emailed to orthojobs@ucdavis.edu. Please reference Search # OR-04R-06 on all correspondence.

Open until filled, but not later than September 30, 2013.

The University of California, Davis, and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty and staff.

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Assistant Professor, In Residence and Tenure-Track (50/50) (Matrix Biologist)

The University of California, Davis, School of Medicine is recruiting for a full-time academic position at the Assistant Professor level that will be 50% In Residence and 50% Regular tenured track in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. The candidate will hold a 12-month appointment in the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine to be renewed annually. A Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Experimental Medicine or other doctoral degree with appropriate experience is required.

The candidate must have experience in extracellular matrix biology, with a background in medical applications preferred. Experience with application for competitive research funding is desired. Experience with cell and tissue biological techniques is highly desirable. The candidate will work to develop an independent academic research program. Collaboration with members of the remainder of the University including the College of Letters and Science, the School of Veterinary Medicine, College of Engineering and others are expected

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing research interests, external funding success, teaching experience and research plan, and a curriculum vitae. The application letter should explain in detail how the applicant meets the qualifications of this announcement.

For full consideration, email to orthojobs@ucdavis.edu with “Matrix Biologist Applicant” in the subject line. The position will remain open until January 30, 2013.

Please reference Search #: OR-02R-08 on all correspondence.
Email: orthojobs@ucdavis.edu

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Associate/Full Professor, Tenure-Track
Doris Ellison Linn Endowed Chair in Bone Biology

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of California, Davis is seeking to fill a tenure-related endowed faculty position. We expect to make an appointment at the level of Full Professor. However, in the case of an appropriately qualified applicant, an appointment at Associate or full Professor rank may be considered. The professor will hold a fiscal year (12 month) appointment in the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine and hold the Doris Ellison Linn Chair of Bone Biology.

This endowed chair position requires a Ph.D. or M.D. degree, with expertise in the field of musculoskeletal research. The candidate will be expected to work closely with other faculty members in addition to maintaining an independent research program. The professor will work with faculty from the remainder of the University within the College of Letters and Sciences, the School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Engineering and others. University service and teaching are expected. The endowment provides a generous annual distribution to support the programs of the professorship, however additional external funding to support the program is expected.

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, publications list, and the names and addresses of five references to David P. Fyhrie, PhD Search Committee Chair, Department of Orthopaedics, orthojobs@ucdavis.edu with subject line “Doris Linn Applicant”. The position will remain open until filled through January 30, 2013.

Please reference Search #: OR-10R-07 on all correspondence.
Email: orthojobs@ucdavis.edu

The University of California, Davis is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Clin X/HSCP (Total Joint/Adult Reconstruction)

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of California, Davis is seeking applicants for an Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor with an expertise in adult reconstructive surgery to serve on the Orthopaedic Total Joint Service. This is an appointment in either the Clinical X or HSCP (Health Science Clinical Professor) series at the Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor level. Academic rank is commensurate with credentials.

Qualifications include: M.D. degree or equivalent medical training, successful completion of a certified Orthopaedic Surgery residency training program, fellowship training (or equivalent) and interest in adult reconstructive surgery. Must be eligible for licensure in California.

Open until filled, but not later than January 30, 2013. Please reference Search #: OR-03R-12 on all correspondence.

The University of California, Davis, and the Department of Orthopaedics is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty and staff.