Dr. Jensen Henry and Dr. Constantine Demetracopoulos at New York’s Hospital for Special Surgery are looking to hire a research assistant to join their team for a one-year position in the field of foot and ankle reconstruction and ankle replacement.
Position Summary
The Hospital for Special Surgery Foot & Ankle Department in New York, NY, is looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working, and motivated individual to join our research team for a year-long position. The research assistant will be an integral part of a team of orthopaedic surgeons and engineers with a specialized interest in ankle replacement and reconstruction. This position includes the responsibility of building and maintaining our total ankle replacement database, interfacing with patients who are part of ongoing studies and playing a key role in data collection for clinical and biomechanical research. Combined with the opportunity to shadow orthopaedic surgeons, participate in weekly didactic conferences and teaching sessions with attendings, residents, and fellows, and attend/present at national meetings, this is an exceptional position for those interested in applying to medical school, orthopaedic residency, or an academic research career.
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Responsibilities
- Identify, screen, recruit, obtain consent, and coordinate follow-up for patients for participation in research studies
- Lead coordination and follow-up with patients in person or via mail, phone and email
- Prepare and submit study-related materials and updates on research progress for Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulatory approvals and departmental meetings
- Regularly report on progress towards milestones
- Design/maintain/organize databases, data collection forms, source documents, patient files, and documents related to study projects
- Assist in grant documents/submissions
- Manage and assist with data collection for research studies, including: clinical data from chart review, radiographic measurements, biomechanics laboratory studies, retrieved implant analysis, and gait simulator studies
- Prepare and submit abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations for regional, national, and international conferences where research is presented
Criteria
- Minimum bachelor’s degree (undergraduate science courses or pre-medical focus is recommended but not required)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Interest in orthopaedic research
- Excellent skills in interpersonal communication, time management, and organization
Experience with clinical, translational, or bench research; scientific reference managers; or statistics is beneficial, but not mandatory. Medical students taking a gap year may also apply.
Apply
The application deadline is April 30, and rolling interviews will begin on March 4th. There is some flexibility for specific start/end dates. This can be discussed in further detail.
If interesting, please submit your CV, transcript (unofficial), and cover letter to totalankle@hss.edu.
About
HSS has been the #1 hospital in orthopedic surgery for more than a decade and has a strong research tradition. Their foot and ankle department has a well-established research infrastructure with extensive annual productivity at scientific meetings and in publications. Research assistants have been incredibly successful after their year with them, often going on to medical school, residency, full-time research careers, or medically-based jobs in the private sector. This will be a tremendous opportunity for students to participate in clinical and biomechanical research, engage with orthopedic trainees and faculty, and receive mentorship prior to applying to medical school or embarking on an academic career.
