Musculoskeletal Research Prof

University of Colorado

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our research team seeks a highly motivated medical student, researcher, or medical professional to apply for a year-long research fellowship in our program. This position will offer a vast array of research and educational opportunities: retrospective/prospective studies, randomized controlled clinical trials, multi-center trials, basic science research, journal clubs, labs, etc. Previous fellows in orthopaedic surgery have been very successful in producing many posters, presentations, and manuscripts being accepted in regional, national, and international meetings/journals during their fellowship. If desired, there are also many opportunities for experience in the clinic, operating room, and with the CU orthopedic surgery residency (but not required). This position’s appointment has a limited duration of one (1) year from date of hire.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in any field
A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Knowledge and understanding of federal regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution
Outstanding customer service skills
Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology medical terminology
Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in science or health related field
Clinical research or related experience
Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems)

Responsibilities

Data collection and management of a departmental prospective database.
Perform relevant literature reviews as needed.
Preparation, writing, and submission of manuscripts and abstracts.
Provide a wide range of support in research administration, IRB management, grant proposal, and publication tracking
Manage, organize, and collect data for multi-center research studies
Organize and present during journal clubs, MSK Oncology Clinical and Translational Research Meetings, and at various other conferences