Orthopaedic Research Coordinator & Clinical Instructor

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University seeks a full-time Clinical Instructor (HS) / Orthopaedic Surgery Research Coordinator to support clinical investigations and musculoskeletal research. You will design and conduct studies, analyze outcomes, and prepare publications and grant proposals with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include coordinating research activities, maintaining databases, and ensuring IRB/HIPAA compliance while contributing to lectures, conferences, and

Qualifications

• MD degree from an accredited medical school or international equivalent.
• Knowledge of clinical research methodologies, study design, data collection, and scientific research principles.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis methods and interpretation of clinical research data.
• Ability to develop research protocols, evaluate findings, and prepare scholarly materials.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with physicians, residents, faculty, and interdisciplinary research teams.
• Or, a satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training.

Responsibilities

• Propose, design, coordinate, and conduct clinical and biomechanical research studies using appropriate scientific methodologies and statistical techniques.
• Develop research protocols, establish study objectives, and verify appropriate study designs and valid statistical methods.
• Collect, organize, and maintain study-related data, including demographics, baseline clinical information, clinical outcome measures, and functional assessments.
• Perform statistical analyses using methods such as ANOVA, ANCOVA, linear regression, and other applicable techniques.
• Evaluate and interpret research findings to ensure conclusions and clinical recommendations are supported by statistical evidence.
• Prepare and submit abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations for national and international conferences and peer‑reviewed medical journals.
• Collaborate with physicians, residents, faculty, and interdisciplinary researchers to develop and implement research initiatives.
• Coordinate departmental research activities, maintain research and outcomes data, and develop and manage electronic research databases.
• Participate in clinical, musculoskeletal, and biomechanical research activities in departmental laboratories.
• Conduct gait analysis of scoliosis patients, including collection and evaluation of pre- and post‑intervention gait marker data in the gait laboratory.
• Assist with research grant proposals, submissions, and efforts to secure external funding; maintain knowledge of funding opportunities and grant requirements.
• Support compliance with applicable IRB requirements, approved protocols, HIPAA, and patient confidentiality standards.
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary academic research team; perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent & collaborative work

Education

MD degree

Job description

The SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University seeks a full-time Clinical Instructor (HS) / Orthopaedic Surgery Research Coordinator to support clinical investigations and musculoskeletal research. You will design and conduct studies, analyze outcomes, and prepare publications and grant proposals with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include coordinating research activities, maintaining databases, and ensuring IRB/HIPAA compliance while contributing to lectures, conferences, and