Steadman Philippon Research Institute Research Assistant Internship - Orthopedic and Research

The Steadman Philippon Research Institute is known throughout the world for our research into the causes, prevention, and treatment of orthopaedic disorders located in Vail, CO. We are committed to solving orthopaedic problems that limit an individual's ability to maintain an active life. SPRI offers research assistant internship positions to advance its research mission and to provide a unique opportunity for research participation to future clinicians, scientists, and engineers. Research assistant interns support Steadman Philippon Research Institutes staff in research tasks including, Center for Outcomes-Based Orthopaedic Research (COOR), Center for Regenerative and Personalized Medicine (CRPM) and Imaging Research.

COOR:

Conducts evidence-based, patient-centered, research to aid both physicians and patients in making better and more informed treatment decisions. COOR RA responsibilities include patient contact, research data management and analysis, manuscript writing, and preparing research presentations.

CRPM:  

Utilizes molecular and cellular biology techniques to investigate regenerative medicine strategies to improve the function of musculoskeletal tissues damaged by injury, age, or disease. Our lab focuses on a bench-to-bedside strategy where we perform both basic and clinical research studies with the aim of enhancing the lives of our patients. CRPM research assistant intern, you will work in a semi-independent manner under one of the Program Directors and be responsible for performing a wide variety of assays including: cell culture, flow cytometry, microscopy, gene therapy, protein and gene expression analysis. You will design, plan, conduct, and coordinate experiments to contribute high-quality data for research grants, manuscripts, and presentations in support of various research projects. The position is highly collaborative and will work with the clinical teams in the Steadman Clinic and the Imaging, Robotics, Biomotion, and Clinical Outcomes departments.

Imaging: 

The Research Assistant provides technical, scientific, and general operational support to Biomedical Engineering research projects. The Research Assistant will support many aspects of imaging research activities through various duties including: research project planning and design, participant recruitment and scheduling, data acquisition, data processing/analysis, manuscript drafting and submission, and preparation of abstracts/posters/presentations. Specific activities vary by assignment. One significant focus of this position will be on the organization, segmentation, and processing of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data collected as part of several research studies and clinical trials. This position will involve the identification of anatomical structures on images of various joints as well as the skills and knowledge to process the subsequent results for appropriate analysis using software such as MATLAB, Python, or/and Excel.   Will consider a qualified student without a college degree, provided they are motivated and have some knowledge of anatomy and coding. 

Classification: Employment duration of one-year or longer, full-time, non-exempt position with Temporary Full-time benefits plus monthly $500 rent stipend reimbursement with proof of valid lease. Pays $20 per hour for one year duration. Generally, these positions begin at the start of the academic summer (May/June, annually).