EBM Research Analyst for Musculoskeletal Guidelines

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; Rosemont (IL); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) invites applications for a Research Analyst, Evidence-Based Medicine. This role contributes to clinical practice guidelines, systematic literature reviews, and evidence summaries to translate research into practical musculoskeletal guidance.

You will critique published studies, perform meta-analyses, and prepare commentaries and data summaries for physician work groups, staying current on evidence appraisal methods.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in health sciences or a related field.
• Ability to read and understand articles in peer‑reviewed medical journals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Ability to critically evaluate clinical study design, conduct and analysis.
• Familiarity with evidence-based medicine processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Critically evaluate applicability, quality, conduct, and analysis of published clinical research studies.
• Abstract information and data from peer-reviewed studies to support literature reviews and evidence reports.
• Perform statistical analysis, including meta-analysis and re‑analysis of published results.
• Communicate strengths and weaknesses of studies and prepare evidence summaries.
• Provide technical and administrative support for workgroup meetings and calls.
• Stay current on evidence appraisal methods and musculoskeletal topics.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Critical evaluation

MS Office

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in health sciences

Tools

Stata

SPSS

SAS

Job description

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) invites applications for a Research Analyst, Evidence-Based Medicine. This role contributes to clinical practice guidelines, systematic literature reviews, and evidence summaries to translate research into practical musculoskeletal guidance.

You will critique published studies, perform meta-analyses, and prepare commentaries and data summaries for physician work groups, staying current on evidence appraisal methods.