PhD Research Associate - Orthopaedic Science

Engineering Management Student Association (EMSA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The USC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking a Research Associate to assist faculty with research studies. This on-site position is located at the USC Health Science Campus in Los Angeles, CA. Essential duties include designing and conducting advanced research projects, data analysis, literature reviews, and preparing publications while operating complex lab equipment.

Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate and at least 3 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate.
• Minimum Experience: 3 years.
• Directly related education and experience in research with advanced knowledge of equipment and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plans, designs and conducts highly technical and complex research projects independently and in consultation with supervisor.
• Identifies, researches, compiles and evaluates data sources, background information and/or technology related to area of specialization.
• Analyzes and evaluates research data utilizing computers and provides interpretations requiring significant knowledge of a specialized area of research. Searches literature, utilizing all available resources including electronic, regarding new methodology and designs experiments accordingly.
• Contributes to the development of research documentation for publication and/or prepares technical reports, papers and/or records.
• Operates and maintains sophisticated laboratory/scientific equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate

Job description

The USC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking a Research Associate to assist faculty with research studies. This on-site position is located at the USC Health Science Campus in Los Angeles, CA. Essential duties include designing and conducting advanced research projects, data analysis, literature reviews, and preparing publications while operating complex lab equipment.

Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate and at least 3 years of related experience.