Orthopedic Robotics & Biomechanics Research Fellow

Steadman Philippon Research Institute; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Colorado's Vail area is seeking a Research Fellow for the Biomedical Engineering Department. The role covers literature reviews, study design with bioengineers and orthopedic surgeons, and grant preparation as projects move from concept to execution.

Responsibilities include cadaver dissection, coordinating testing days, data interpretation, manuscript writing, and presenting results at leading orthopedic conferences.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of medical school (or equivalent anatomical and surgical knowledge).
• Experience with cadaver dissection required.
• Prior Research Experience – Preferably in orthopedics.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Excellent written English

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews to identify unanswered clinical questions.
• Participate in team meetings to design studies and assist with submitting project grants.
• Prepare and dissect specimens with orthopedic surgeons and biomedical engineers during testing.
• Assist with data interpretation, manuscript writing, and submission to top-tier orthopedic conferences and journals.
• Assist with project logistics: scheduling test days, acquiring specimens, and managing surgical equipment inventory.
• Shadow attending surgeons in the operating room and collaborate with Imaging, Regenerative Medicine, and Clinical Outcomes departments.

Education

Medical school education / anatomy knowledge

Cadaver dissection experience

Orthopedics research exposure

Job description

Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Colorado's Vail area is seeking a Research Fellow for the Biomedical Engineering Department. The role covers literature reviews, study design with bioengineers and orthopedic surgeons, and grant preparation as projects move from concept to execution.

Responsibilities include cadaver dissection, coordinating testing days, data interpretation, manuscript writing, and presenting results at leading orthopedic conferences.