Positions

Posted
Thurs., Feb. 23

Organization
Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) Microsurgery Training & Research Laboratory

Position Description
Dr. Yelena Akelina is seeking a research assistant for a 90 day observership position at the CUIMC Microsurgery Training & Research Laboratory. The lab teaches basic microvascular procedures to surgeons from all over the world in different specialties, emphasizing vascular anastomoses, interpositional vein grafts, and nerve repairs on live rat models. CUIMC will provide regulatory and skills training before the beginning of the observership. Volunteers will be able to practice the microsurgical suturing techniques taught in the Basic Microsurgery course during the 90 day volunteer position, as well as work on relevant clinical research projects when available. The position also provides a great opportunity to speak with a variety of surgeons every week from many different specialties and learn more about their career and pathway to medicine.

Responsibilities include:

• Animal handling of rodents is required and volunteers will undergo full ICM/IACUC training prior to commencing the observership.
• Observing the teaching process of microsurgical courses
• Learning how to set up the operating tables
• Learning how to prep animals for surgery
• Monitoring animal anesthesia
• Observing and helping with day-to-day operation of the lab
• Observing and communicating with surgical students in the course

• Helping with administrative tasks

Time Commitment
Part-time, at least 2 days per week, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., preferably more days when possible, for 90 days. Positions are available for Fall 2023, Winter 2024, and Spring 2024.

Apply
Please email Dr. Akelina and CC [email protected] with your resume/CV and briefly state your expected availability for Fall 2023 and Spring 2024.