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Intended applicants are graduating pre-medical students)
Posting:
Executive Summary:
• Application Deadline: January 9th, 2023
***Given the interest and volume of applications - January 9th will be the final deadline for the Research Assistant position***
• Review: rolling basis, early application is favorable
• Eligibility: College graduate planning on applying to medical school in near future
• Position: Research assistant, clinical
• Where: Harvard/MGH Sports Medicine
• Who: Dr. Scott D. Martin
- MGH Director, Joint Preservation Service
- MGH Program Director Sports Medicine Fellowship
- Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery - Harvard Medical School
- Team Physician for New England Patriots (NFL)
- Medical Director for New England Revolution (MLS)
• Start: approximately mid-May/early-June 2023
• Duration: approximately 1-2 years, but negotiable depending on timeline
• Commitment: Full time—40 hours/week
• Compensation: Salary, including full benefits
Details:
Dr. Scott D. Martin is currently inviting pre-medical students and graduates to apply for a Clinical Research Assistant position in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Joint Reconstruction at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a Harvard teaching hospital.
This is an extremely competitive position that is awarded to two to three (2-3) individuals who have recently completed their undergraduate or graduate level studies. Individuals should demonstrate a keen interest in orthopaedics and a strong desire to be competitive candidates for medical school.
This research position is unique in that the research assistant interacts with a nationally-recognized orthopaedic surgeon on a daily basis. Furthermore, this position is unique in that it provides the opportunity to be mentored in a clinical setting; to learn and hone clinical exam skills; and to attend lectures and conferences with orthopaedic residents and faculty.
This research position has a huge project pipeline and will result in several published manuscripts, book chapters, technique videos, and conference posters and podium presentations at national conferences.
Responsibilities and daily activities include:
• Developing research hypotheses and performing literature reviews.
• Composing research protocols, drafting and submitting IRB proposals.
• Submitting Continuing Review IRB applications.
• Collecting, organizing, and analyzing clinical research data.
• Writing and submitting publications, including managing revisions and edits requested by reviewers.
• Clinic: two-three times per week enrolling patients in prospective studies, along with following active enrollees (pending COVID restrictions).
Applicants are selected based on research experience, as well as enthusiasm and interest. The nature of the position makes excellent organizational and communication skills paramount.
Timeline:
Preferably, a college graduate taking 1 or more gap years before applying to medical school.
Preferred Skills:
• The successful applicant for the position will be an organized individual who can multitask and has persistence and motivation to implement the various components of a clinical study.
• Experience in clinical research (preferred, but not necessary)
• Access to a car is a plus (the team travels between 3 locations)
• Excellent written and verbal communication (publications are a plus, but written samples of other course work is helpful)
• Proficiency: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Familiarity with statistical software is a plus
• Familiarity with REDCap software is a plus
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Must be able to multitask
• Ability to work in a team environment; balance many competing priorities and projects
• Ability to gather and interpret moderately complex data
Application Process:
Email:
[email protected]
Application Deadline:
January 9th, 2023.
Review: rolling basis, early application is favorable
Interested individuals should submit a short application consisting of:
1. 2x2 Headshot
2. Cover Letter:
include the earliest start date and whether or not you have access to transportation to clinic sites in Waltham, Boston, and Foxborough
3. CV (up to date)
The application should be emailed to:
[email protected] with the subject line “Ortho Research Assistant—Applicant’s [First & Last] Name”
Not carefully following the above instructions may result in removal from consideration.
Finally, all questions should be directed to
[email protected]
