Junior Specialist - Clinical Research (COSI Lab)

Junior Specialist - Clinical Research (COSI Lab) Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco Location: San Francisco, CA Overview The UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking a motivated candidate for a Junior Specialist position to support clinical and computational research within the Computational Orthopaedics & Surgical Innovation (COSI) Lab, led by Professor Stefano A. Bini, MD. This is a 12‑month appointment. The selected candidate will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and support the advancement of research initiatives within the COSI Lab. The candidate is expected to demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively coordinate tasks within a collaborative, team‑based research environment. Core Responsibilities Assist with literature reviews and development of research questions Support study design, data collection, and data management Perform data analysis using appropriate statistical or computational tools Contribute to manuscript preparation and submission Assist with grant preparation and research documentation Coordinate with research team members to support ongoing projects Required Qualifications A baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as bioengineering, computer science, data science, public health, or related discipline or at least four years of relevant research experience Applicant must meet the qualifications by the time of hire Applicants’ materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission Preferred Qualifications Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple research tasks and deadlines Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team‑based research environment and contribute to group projects Experience coordinating research activities or supporting team-based initiatives Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities Benefits Salary range: $55,000–$58,600 Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California 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, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr