2026-2027 University of Colorado Orthopedic Oncology Musculoskeletal Research Professional
Our research team seeks a highly motivated medical student, researcher, or medical professional to apply for a year-long research fellowship in our program. This position will offer a vast array of research and educational opportunities: retrospective/prospective studies, randomized controlled clinical trials, multi-center trials, basic science research, journal clubs, labs, etc. Previous fellows in orthopaedic surgery have been very successful in producing many posters, presentations, and manuscripts being accepted in regional, national, and international meetings/journals during their fellowship. If desired, there are also many opportunities for experience in the clinic, operating room, and with the CU orthopedic surgery residency (but not required).
This position’s appointment has a limited duration of one (1) year from date of hire, with opportunity to extend.Mentor: Dr. Steven Thorpe
Position Title: Musculoskeletal Research Professional
Number of Positions: 1
Duration: 1 year
Start Date: Spring 2026
Location: Denver, Colorado
Compensation: $48,446-$61,623
Key Responsibilities:
- Data collection and management of a departmental prospective database.
- Perform relevant literature reviews as needed.
- Preparation, writing, and submission of manuscripts and abstracts.
- Provide a wide range of support in research administration, IRB management, grant proposal, and publication tracking
- Manage, organize, and collect data for multi-center research studies
- Organize and present during journal clubs, MSK Oncology Clinical and Translational Research Meetings, and at various other conferences
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in any field
o A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
- Medical student between MS2-MS3 or MS3-MS4 or graduated MD/DO
- Bachelor’s degree in science or health related field
- Clinical research or related experience
- Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems)
Application Process
- Applications welcome via
- Please see full position description for Musculoskeletal Research Prof - 38988 on CU Careers
- Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References
