Research Coordinator - Hospital for Special Surgery Dr. Dean Lorich

Orthopaedic Trauma Service
Location: Hospital for Special Surgery; New York, New York
Preceptor: Dr. Dean Lorich
Job Description: Research Coordinator

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.

Interested candidates should email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (subject: "Research Coordinator Position") with an attached cover letter, resume, availability for interviews, and possible employment dates.