Posted
Mon., Dec. 11
Organization
Hospital for Special Surgery
Position Description
The Hospital for Special Surgery Foot & Ankle Department in New York, NY, is looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working, and motivated individual to join their research team for a year-long position as a research assistant. The research assistant will be an integral part of a team of orthopedic surgeons and engineers with a specialized interest in ankle replacement and reconstruction. Combined with the opportunity to shadow orthopedic surgeons, participate in weekly didactic conferences and teaching sessions with attendings, residents, and fellows, and attend/present at national meetings, this is an excellent position for those interested in applying to medical school, orthopedic residency, or an academic research career. For more information about total ankle replacement, visit the HSS webpage.
Responsibilities include:
- Identifying, screening, recruiting, obtaining consent, and coordinating follow-up for patients for participation in research studies
- Leading coordination and follow-up with patients in person or via mail, phone, and email
- Preparing and submitting study-related materials and updates on research progress for Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulatory approvals and departmental meetings
- Regularly report on progress towards milestones
- Design/maintain/organize databases, data collection forms, source documents, patient files, and documents related to study projects
- Assist in grant documents/submissions
- Manage and assist with data collection for research studies, including: clinical data from chart review, radiographic measurements, biomechanics laboratory studies, retrieved implant analysis, and gait simulator studies
- Prepare and submit abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations for regional, national, and international conferences where research is presented
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (undergraduate science courses or pre-medical focus a plus)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Interest in orthopedic research
- Excellent skills in interpersonal communication, time management, and organization
- Experience with clinical, translational or bench research, scientific reference managers, or statistics a plus
Apply
If interested, please submit your CV, transcript (unofficial), MCAT score (unofficial, if taken), and a cover letter to [email protected].
