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Open date: May 21, 2026
Next review date: Monday, Aug 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Sunday, Nov 21, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
Director Of Orthotics & Prosthetics Research - UCSF
Build What Comes Next in Orthotics & Prosthetics Research
Assistant / Associate / Full Professor (In Residence Series)
Director of Orthotics & Prosthetics Research
UCSF Orthotics & Prosthetics Center / Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
A Rare Opportunity to Build a Lasting Impact
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking applicants for the position of Director of Orthotics & Prosthetics Research within the UCSF Orthotics & Prosthetics Center. The selected candidate will be appointed at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank in the In Residence faculty series.
This position represents a unique opportunity for a scholar-leader to build and lead a nationally recognized orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) research program at UCSF that advances patient care, strengthens evidence for the profession, and helps develop the next generation of O&P investigators.
The Director of Orthotics & Prosthetics Research will lead and coordinate O&P research activities across UCSF and collaborate closely with the UCSF Orthotics & Prosthetics Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and interdisciplinary clinical and research teams. The selected candidate will work closely with departmental and O&P leadership to expand UCSF's research presence and scholarly impact in orthotics and prosthetics. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a productive research program focused on advancing orthotics and prosthetics care, outcomes, and innovation, while helping build and expand O&P research infrastructure and collaborative translational research initiatives.
Areas of research interest may include biomechanics, gait analysis, osseointegration, rehabilitation science, pediatric orthotics and prosthetics, outcomes research, and translational science. Experience collaborating with orthopedic surgeons, O&P clinicians, physiatrists, engineers, physical therapists, and other multidisciplinary specialists is highly desirable. The selected candidate will also be expected to mentor students, trainees, and early-career investigators, participate in teaching activities, contribute to peer-reviewed scholarship and extramural funding efforts, and support the long-term growth and mentorship of future orthotics and prosthetics investigators at UCSF.
Required Qualifications:

• PhD (or equivalent doctoral degree) in orthotics and prosthetics, rehabilitation science, biomedical engineering, biomechanics, kinesiology, or another closely related field relevant to orthotics and prosthetics research
• Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed scholarship
• Demonstrated record of extramural funding or strong potential for funding success
• Demonstrated leadership experience in research programs or academic initiatives
• Commitment to orthotics and prosthetics research
• Demonstrated commitment to mentoring trainees and junior investigators

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading interdisciplinary research collaborations
• Experience conducting translational or clinical research related to orthotics and prosthetics
• Experience collaborating with orthopedic surgeons, rehabilitation specialists, engineers, or allied health professionals
• Experience developing research infrastructure or investigator training programs

Applicant must meet all required qualifications at the time of hire. Applicants' materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 . The minimum base salary range for this position is $154,700. This position is governed by the UC Health Sciences Compensation Plan, APM-670 which allows for eligibility for negotiated additional compensation. As such, the total negotiated salary (including base and negotiated components) can be significantly higher and can range up to $900,000 depending on individual qualifications, clinical productivity, and other factors assessed at the time of offer.
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Application Requirements
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

About UC San Francisco
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
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.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
Job location
San Francisco, CA