2017-2018 Orthopaedic Spine Research Fellowship at NYU Langone Medical Center

The Spine Research Center, within NYU Langone Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedics, has 2 job openings. These openings are for 1-year & 2-year full time positions as a project assistant/research fellow in the division of spine surgery beginning June 1^st 2017. The opportunities afford a unique experience in high volume orthopaedic spine research and offers engagement into the field of spine surgery. 

Research activities focus primarily on spinal deformity and degenerative diseases of the spine.

The positions work directly with the spine faculty/principal investigators and study team.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: assisting with recruitment and consenting of subjects, data collection and management, statistical analysis, and abstract / manuscript preparation.

Posting Description:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• study recruitment;
• consenting subjects;
• scheduling and conducting study related visits, as required by the protocol;
• study document management;
• data collection and management;
• attending research meetings, and;
• Participation in educational, research and other activities related to spine.
• manuscript writing
• data analysis
• journal submission

Minimum Qualifications:

• Medical students in 3^rd or 4^th year

Or

• Pre-Medical Students with statistical knowledge and research experience

Required Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities but are not limited to:

• outstanding organizational and time-management skills;
• excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to develop solid rapport with others;
• excellent oral and written skills with the ability to write and conduct daily communications;
• self-motivated, proactive learner;
• ability to collaborate with a variety of investigators and individuals;
• basic knowledge of statistics, data collection and management;
• familiarity with computer software including Microsoft Word and Excel, and ;
• ability to represent the NYU Langone Medical Center, internally and externally, in a professional and positive manner.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with statistical analysis and research in health related field

Benefits to the Fellow:

• The fellow should expect to have 10 publications by the end of the research year. The fellow should expect abstract acceptance at major spine conferences. Fellow will have the opportunity to be 1st author on all papers that he/she significantly contributes to
• This will undoubtedly bolster and enhance competitiveness for a position in orthopedic residency. The ability to collaborate with Spine Fellows, Orthopedic residents.  Opportunities to observe surgical procedures. Ample opportunities to attend Orthopedics Grand Rounds, Spine Conferences, Journal Clubs
• Opportunities to present research at Orthopedic Spine Conferences.

Special Instructions to Applicants: (Insert standard required language.)

1. If interested please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the following information: "Spine Research Fellow" in the subject line
2. Brief cover letter
3. CV/ résume
4. Expected start date