Orthopaedic Surgery Research Coordinator

Downstate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Clinical Instructor (HS) / Orthopaedic Surgery Research Coordinator.

The Clinical Instructor (HS) / Orthopaedic Surgery Research Coordinator will work collaboratively with faculty, physicians, residents, and interdisciplinary research teams to support clinical investigations, musculoskeletal research, and evidence-based advancements in Orthopaedic surgery.

Responsibilities

• Propose, design, coordinate, and conduct clinical and biomechanical research studies using appropriate methodologies and statistics.
• Develop research protocols, establish study objectives, and verify appropriate study designs and valid statistical methods.
• Collect, organize, and maintain study data including demographics, outcomes, and functional assessments.
• Perform statistical analyses using methods such as ANOVA, ANCOVA, linear regression, and related techniques.
• Prepare abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations for conferences and journals.
• Coordinate departmental research activities and manage electronic research databases.
• Support IRB compliance, HIPAA, and patient confidentiality standards.

Job description

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Clinical Instructor (HS) / Orthopaedic Surgery Research Coordinator.

Job Summary

The Clinical Instructor (HS) / Orthopaedic Surgery Research Coordinator will work collaboratively with faculty, physicians, residents, and interdisciplinary research teams to support clinical investigations, musculoskeletal research, and evidence-based advancements in Orthopaedic surgery.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and conducting clinical and biomechanical research studies that advance the department's academic and scientific objectives. This position will support the design and implementation of research protocols, collection and analysis of clinical outcomes data, preparation of scholarly publications and conference presentations, and development of grant proposals.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• 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, functional assessments, and post-intervention or observational outcomes.

• 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 patients with scoliosis, 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.