Research Analyst, Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM)

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

You are someone who gets genuinely excited about a well-designed study, a clean data set, and the moment complex research starts to tell a clear story. You are known for your analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to translate dense clinical evidence into insights people can use. You have a strong interest in evidence-based medicine, a drive to understand what the data is really showing, and the communication skills to help physician work groups turn research into meaningful guidance for musculoskeletal care.

If this sounds like you, please read on!

As the Research Analyst, Evidence-Based Medicine, you will participate in the development of clinical practice guidelines, systematic literature reviews, evidence summaries, technology overviews, and appropriate use criteria. You will critically evaluate published studies, abstract key information, apply statistical methods to analyze evidence, and prepare written commentaries and data summaries for physician work groups and panels.

In this role, you will use data from published clinical research and apply sound, rigorous evaluation to produce professional reports for AAOS Appropriate Use Criteria, Technology Overviews, Systematic Literature Reviews, Evidence Summaries, and Clinical Practice Guidelines, helping ensure the information is clear, accurate, evidence-based, and publication ready.

• Critically evaluate the applicability, quality, conduct, and analysis of published clinical research studies.
• Abstract information and data from peer-reviewed clinical research studies to support literature reviews and evidence-based products.
• Perform statistical analysis, including meta-analysis and statistical re-analysis of results reported in published literature.
• Communicate the strengths and weaknesses of clinical studies and prepare evidence summary reports.
• Provide technical and administrative support for workgroup meetings and conference calls.
• Respond to workgroup feedback and questions related to evidence and data reports.
• Maintain reports and update content to reflect workgroup feedback and corrective edits.
• Stay current on evidence appraisal, appropriateness methods, qualitative and quantitative research methods, musculoskeletal research, and other relevant clinical medicine topics.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master’s degree in health sciences, life sciences, or a related field.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.

• Ability to understand and critically evaluate how clinical studies are designed, conducted, and analyzed.

• Knowledge of statistical methods, including t-tests, chi-square tests, and analysis of variance.

• Ability to read and understand articles published in peer-reviewed medical journals.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Desired:

• At least one year of experience preparing systematic literature reviews.

• Experience using statistical software such as Stata, SPSS, or SAS.

• Familiarity with evidence-based medicine processes, including RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method or other Delphi-style methods for gathering expert input.

• Familiarity with survey research methods and analysis.

Travel:

• Up to 5 days per year.

Salary Range: $67,000-$69,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Please note: This hybrid position is based in Rosemont, Illinois and requires the ability to commute to the office at least twice per week. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship. AAOS does not sponsor, and will not sponsor, Applicants or employees for purposes of obtaining or maintaining Work Authorization.