Post Doc Fellow, Orthopaedic Surgery

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in Cincinnati, OH invites applications for a one-year Post Doctoral Fellow in Orthopaedic Surgery. The fellow will manage multiple clinical research projects under direct mentorship from orthopaedic faculty and will interact with medical students preparing for residency.

This role targets graduates from US medical schools and emphasizes hands-on research and publication experiences.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree or terminal degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• See orthopaedic clinical trial participants in hospital and clinic.
• Conduct research experiments within predetermined scope and methodology.
• Gather and analyze data; develop new ideas to advance current research.
• Prepare data summaries, reports, manuscripts and presentations.

Skills

Clinical research

Data analysis

Manuscript writing

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Doctoral degree

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

Job Title: Post Doc Fellow, Orthopaedic Surgery

Posting Start Date: 10/21/26

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Current UC employees must apply internally viaSuccessFactors

Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu .

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and its committed team of faculty, staff, and researchers, are dedicated to high-quality resident education, excellence in patient care and a commitment to advancing the science of orthopaedic surgery.

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine is offering a one-year fellowship in orthopaedic research. The fellowship runs typically from June 2027 through June 2028. The fellow would manage 10 or more clinical research projects under one-on-one mentorship from orthopaedic faculty. Fourth -year medical students who are interested in Orthopedic Surgery and are on track to graduate by summer 2027 are encouraged to apply; only students from US medical schools will be considered.

Essential Functions

• See Orthopaedic clinical trial participants in the hospital as well as in the clinic.
• Conduct research experiments in a particular field within the pre-determined research scope and methodology.
• Gather and analyze data and develop new ideas that promote current research.
• Prepare data summaries, reports, manuscripts and presentations of research results.
• Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentation; may assist in grant writing.
• Keep informed of developments in field to maintain and enhance professional expertise.
• Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies, as needed.
• May teach techniques to others, train, and mentor junior research staff.
• Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities.
• Play an active role in seeking career and research advice, both from the faculty supervisor and from other faculty members as well.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Doctoral Degree in the appropriate field or discipline, or the recognized terminal degree.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• In-depth knowledge of specialized field, process or discipline.
• May require experience with specialized software programs.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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