Research Scientist - Orthopaedic Health Sciences (On-site)

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California (USC) Orthopaedic Surgery department is seeking a Research Associate to assist faculty with research studies. This on-site role at the Health Sciences Campus in Los Angeles requires a Ph.D.

or equivalent doctorate and a minimum of 3 years of related experience. The candidate will plan, design, and conduct complex research projects and contribute to publications and technical reports.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in related research.
• Directly related education and experience in research specialization with advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures, analysis methods, principles, theories and concepts.

Responsibilities

• Plans, designs and conducts highly technical and complex research projects independently and in consultation with supervisor.
• Identifies, researches, compiles and evaluates data sources and background information related to the area of specialization.
• Analyzes and interprets research data requiring significant expertise in the area of research.
• Searches literature and designs experiments accordingly.
• Contributes to development of research documentation for publication or technical reports.
• Operates and maintains sophisticated laboratory/scientific equipment.

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate

Job description

The University of Southern California (USC) Orthopaedic Surgery department is seeking a Research Associate to assist faculty with research studies. This on-site role at the Health Sciences Campus in Los Angeles requires a Ph.D.

or equivalent doctorate and a minimum of 3 years of related experience. The candidate will plan, design, and conduct complex research projects and contribute to publications and technical reports.