The Keck School of Medicine (KSOM) of the University of Southern California (USC) and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) are actively seeking a full-time faculty member for the position of Assistant Professor of Research Orthopedic Surgery to join the Division of Orthopedic Surgery at CHLA and the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at KSOM of USC.
The successful candidate will join 15 other full-time faculty members in the Jackie and Gene Autry Orthopedic Center at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Primary responsibilities include:
A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered.
Applicant requirements include a PhD in Kinesiology, Biomedical Engineering, or related field; at least 5 years’ experience in human motion analysis; and experience with Vicon and Qualisys motion analysis systems preferred.
CHLA is the largest and most comprehensive pediatric hospital in the Los Angeles area. The Jackie and Gene Autry Orthopedic Center also features the renowned John C. Wilson, Jr. Motion Analysis Laboratory, a source of outstanding clinical care and research. The orthopedic center is consistently ranked in the Top 5 nationally by U.S. News and World Report.
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.
The annual base salary range for this position is $130,000-$140,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market as external market and organizational considerations.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources at (213) 821-8100 or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
If interested, please apply using the link above. For further inquiries, please contact:
Robert Kay, MD
Medical Director, Jackie and Gene Autry Orthopedic Center
Division Chief, Orthopaedic Surgery
Director, Neuromuscular Program
