Position: Research Coordinator Fellowship
Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
Where: Missouri Orthopaedic Institute (MOI)
University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
Duration: 1 year
Salary: Hourly
When: Beginning Approximately June 1, 2014
The Missouri Orthopaedic Institute is seeking an ambitious recent graduate who is interested in pursuing a Research Coordinator Fellowship in preparation for Orthopaedic Surgery residency. Duties of the Research Coordinator will include:
⢠Coordinate all aspects of assigned research projects
⢠Prepare research protocols/applications (IRB, IACUC, HIPAA, etc.)
⢠Identify, consent, and act as a resource for study participants
⢠Collect data on research subjects via review of patient charts, imaging, etc. and maintenance of databases
⢠Coordinate University of Missouri varsity athletes for research studies
Specific prerequisites and characteristics of the Research Coordinator should include:
⢠Striving for a residency position in Orthopaedic Surgery
⢠Proven interest in research
⢠Strong academic record
⢠Extremely organized
⢠Detail oriented
⢠Takes responsibility for positive work atmosphere
⢠Articulate and communicative
⢠Intrinsically motivated
⢠Contributes to the rewarding MOI team culture
Benefits of the position
1. Clinical trial research front-line experience, including protocol development/design, IRB regulations, research best practices, database management
2. Surgical procedure observation (project permitting)
3. Attendance welcome at Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, Resident Conferences, Journal Clubs, and Cadaver Labs
4. Collaborate/build relationships with providers, fellows and residents
5. Bolster/enhance competitiveness for a position in an Orthopaedic Surgery residency
Interested candidates should email Lori Clark, RN, Project Director: [url=mailto]CLARKLO@health.missouri.edu[/url]
âcandidates should send a CV and Cover Letter for further consideration.
