Research Coordinator; Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York Orthopaedic Trauma Service, Dr. Dean Lorich Seeking a highly motivated Research Coordinator to work with leading Orthopaedic Trauma surgeon in New York City. Start date in early June; salary and benefits available. Contact me asap. Qualifications: • Completed M.D. • Sub-internship or other direct experience in Orthopaedic surgery • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills • Strong writing, communication, and analytical skills (statistics experience is a plus) • Self-starter with the ability to work well independently and as part of a team • Flexibility and dedication required • English fluency required Duties: • Overseeing all research projects from study design to publication • Developing and leading new research protocols, including laboratory-based and clinical outcomes research • Collaborating with orthopaedic residents and attendings on research projects • Collecting data on research subjects via review of patient charts, imaging, etc. and maintenance of databases • Preparing research protocols/applications (IRB, IACUC, HIPAA, etc) • Preparing grant proposals • Identifying, consenting, and acting as a resource for study participants • Assisting with lab work, possibly including cadaver dissections • Data analysis and the writing or editing of posters, abstracts, or scientific papers • Creating presentations for orthopaedic conferences • Preparation of textbook chapters • Overseeing and training the Research Aide Opportunities: • Working in an internationally recognized orthopaedic trauma department • Co-authorship on articles published in national medical journals • Attending orthopaedic conferences and case presentations • Continued development of rigorous research methods and critical reasoning • Observing patient evaluations during weekly orthopaedic trauma clinic • Observing orthopaedic surgery cases in the OR • Unparalleled exposure to cutting-edge clinical and laboratory-based research, patient care, diagnostic imaging, and the inner workings of a high volume orthopaedic practice Start date: • Early June 2012 This is a full-time salaried position with benefits. A minimum one year time commitment is required; two years preferred. Let me know if you are interested asap.