2022-2024 Hospital for Special Surgery Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Research Position

The Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Department. The Implant Longevity Research group is focused on the biological, biomechanical and surgical techniques that contribute to the long-term success of joint replacement surgery. Core areas of investigation include learning how we can promote better bone growth and healing, selecting increasingly personalized implant materials and designs and leveraging new technologies ranging from robotic approaches to wearable or implantable sensors, all in service of preventing implant failure for arthroplasty patients here at HSS and around the world.

3-4th year medical students, medical school, and bioengineering graduates are encouraged to apply. 

These research years are a great opportunity for anyone interested in the field of orthopaedic surgery. During the research years, the candidate will have the opportunity to coordinate, organize, and execute multiple research projects. There are ample opportunities to lead or co-author manuscripts and presentations, and to present at conferences. Other aspects of the job include protocol development, recruitment of patients for prospective sensor studies,  literature searches, maintain robotics/computer navigated registry, assist with research design and implementation, and managing IRB submissions. 

You will also have the opportunity to attend academic conferences by the Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement department.

There are two full-time paid positions available (Clinical Research Coordinator and Clinical Research Assistant). 

Duration: 1-2 years
Location: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
Start date: April/May/June 2022

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher

Experience:  1-2 years experience in Clinical Research is preferred

Proficient use of computers and software Working of knowledge of Microsoft Excel is strongly desired; Word, PowerPoint, EDC, EMR (preferably EPIC)

Good interpersonal skills
Detail oriented and organized
Knowledge of Orthopaedic and/or Rheumatologic terminology is a plus.

Candidates with bioengineering/biomechanics/ or biotechnology backgrounds are encouraged to apply

Submissions:

Please email your CV and cover letter to Amethia Joseph at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  The subject line for all emails should specify “ARJR IL Coordinator 2022”.  Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis.