Research Coordinator; Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York
Orthopaedic Trauma Service, Dr. Dean Lorich
Seeking a highly motivated Research Coordinator to work with leading Orthopaedic Trauma surgeon in New York City. Start date in early June; salary and benefits available. Contact me asap.
Qualifications:
⢠Completed M.D.
⢠Sub-internship or other direct experience in Orthopaedic surgery
⢠Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
⢠Strong writing, communication, and analytical skills (statistics experience is a plus)
⢠Self-starter with the ability to work well independently and as part of a team
⢠Flexibility and dedication required
⢠English fluency required
Duties:
⢠Overseeing all research projects from study design to publication
⢠Developing and leading new research protocols, including laboratory-based and clinical outcomes research
⢠Collaborating with orthopaedic residents and attendings on research projects
⢠Collecting data on research subjects via review of patient charts, imaging, etc. and maintenance of databases
⢠Preparing research protocols/applications (IRB, IACUC, HIPAA, etc)
⢠Preparing grant proposals
⢠Identifying, consenting, and acting as a resource for study participants
⢠Assisting with lab work, possibly including cadaver dissections
⢠Data analysis and the writing or editing of posters, abstracts, or scientific papers
⢠Creating presentations for orthopaedic conferences
⢠Preparation of textbook chapters
⢠Overseeing and training the Research Aide
Opportunities:
⢠Working in an internationally recognized orthopaedic trauma department
⢠Co-authorship on articles published in national medical journals
⢠Attending orthopaedic conferences and case presentations
⢠Continued development of rigorous research methods and critical reasoning
⢠Observing patient evaluations during weekly orthopaedic trauma clinic
⢠Observing orthopaedic surgery cases in the OR
⢠Unparalleled exposure to cutting-edge clinical and laboratory-based research, patient care, diagnostic imaging, and the inner workings of a high volume orthopaedic practice
Start date:
⢠Early June 2012
This is a full-time salaried position with benefits. A minimum one year time commitment is required; two years preferred. Let me know if you are interested asap.
