Academic Spine Surgeon — MIS & AI-Enabled Innovation

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City is seeking an exceptional spine surgeon for a tenure-line faculty position. The successful candidate will join a dynamic spine team, contributing to clinical excellence and a robust research program.

The role emphasizes research leadership, teaching residents and fellows, and advancing minimally invasive spine techniques and intraoperative intelligence, including AI-assisted navigation and real-time imaging analytics. Open to qualified candidates ASAP.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery and one-year advanced fellowship training in spine surgery, or equivalent, along with board certification or board eligibility.
• A dedicated commitment to research and grant writing is required for this position.
• Excellence in clinical care, education, and research is expected.

Responsibilities

• Developing and sustaining an independent or collaborative research program in spinal disorders
• Pursuing extramural funding through grant writing, including NIH, DOD, and industry-sponsored mechanisms
• Publishing original research in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals
• Presenting at national and international meetings
• Mentoring residents, fellows, and junior faculty in research methodology and academic development

Skills

Orthopaedic spine surgeon

Academic leadership

Mentoring residents

Education

Residency in orthopaedic surgery

Fellowship in spine surgery

Board certification or eligibility

Tools

Intraoperative imaging

AI-assisted navigation

Job description

University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City is seeking an exceptional spine surgeon for a tenure-line faculty position. The successful candidate will join a dynamic spine team, contributing to clinical excellence and a robust research program.

The role emphasizes research leadership, teaching residents and fellows, and advancing minimally invasive spine techniques and intraoperative intelligence, including AI-assisted navigation and real-time imaging analytics. Open to qualified candidates ASAP.