Job Description and Expectations Position: Research Coordinator Duration: 1 year Salaried: A monthly stipend is provided. Where: Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Spine Service. Chicago, IL Who: Under the Direction of Dr. Kern Singh, Attending Spine Surgeon at Rush University Medical center When: Beginning in June or early July, 2013 Duties of the research coordinator will include: - Coordination of all research projects from study design to publication - Submission of protocols to the IRB - Implementing Dr. Singh's research ideas into projects - Submission of Manuscripts to journals and conferences (Spine, The Spine Journal, JBJS, JAAOS and Orthopaedics) - Developing posters/powerpoints for conference presentations - Drafting and assisting in the writing of Book chapters Specific Prerequisites and Characteristics of the coordinator should include: - Strong motivation for a career in orthopaedic surgery - Proven interest in research - MUST be extremely organized and detail oriented - MUST be able to self manage - Strong academic record - Strong writing, communication, and analytical skills (statistics experience is a plus) Benefits of the position: - The fellow should expect to have 20+ publications by the end of the research year. - This will undoubtedly bolster and enhance competitiveness for a position in an orthopaedic surgery residency - The ability to collaborate with other spine attendings, orthopaedic residents, and spine surgical fellows (MD's) in a high-volume academic orthopaedic department - Opportunities to observe surgical procedures (project permitting) - Ample opportunities to attend Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, Spine Conferences, Journal Clubs, and Cadaver Labs - Opportunities to present research at Local and National Orthopaedic/Spine Conferences Interested applicants should send an updated CV and Cover Letter to Dr. Singh at: kern.singh@rushortho.com