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About the Role

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Clinical Instructor (HS) / Orthopaedic Surgery Research Coordinator to support clinical investigations, musculoskeletal research, and evidence-based advancements in Orthopaedic surgery. The successful candidate will develop, coordinate, and conduct research studies, manage data, prepare publications, and assist with grant proposals.

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, 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.
Work collaboratively with medical students, residents and physicians to develop and implement research programs.
Assist with coordination of departmental research program by collecting and maintaining research and outcome data.
Create electronic databases.
Develop research protocols.
Work in the research and musculoskeletal labs.
Coordinate with experts in other fields when collecting interdisciplinary studies.
Collect study-related data that includes demographic data, baseline clinical data (e.g., objective clinical outcome scores and scores that assess global levels of wellbeing and/or function), and post-intervention or post-observation outcome data.
Evaluate final study data to ensure correct conclusions have been reached and that any clinical recommendations that may be drawn from the study are well supported by the statistical evidence.
Submit abstracts and manuscripts for consideration to be presented at national/international meetings and submit completed, publication-ready abstracts to peer-reviewed medical journals.
Verify that appropriate study design has been proposed and that valid statistical methods are being utilized.
Perform statistical analyses of study-related data.
Conduct gait analysis of scoliosis patients and assignment of data of a pre and post gait marker.
Work in the gait lab.
Write grants.

Requirements

Medical Doctor (MD) degree from an accredited medical school or recognized international equivalent.
Demonstrated 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 research 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.

Skills

Clinical research methodologies
Study design
Data collection
Scientific research principles
Statistical analysis methods
Interpretation of clinical research data
Research protocol development
Scholarly research material preparation
Analytical skills
Organizational skills
Written communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Collaboration
Independent work
Sponsor-supported clinical research
IRB protocols
Clinical trials
HIPAA requirements
Clinical outcomes research
Biomechanical research
Musculoskeletal research
Medical research databases
Database queries
Electronic research data collection systems
ANCOVA
ANOVA
Linear regression
Scientific abstract preparation
Manuscript preparation
Presentation preparation
Peer-reviewed publications
Conference presentations
Research grant proposal preparation
External research funding acquisition
Gait analysis
Motion analysis systems
Biomechanical research techniques
Multidisciplinary research teams
Academic medical center environments

Location

Brooklyn, NY

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite

Experience Level

2+ years of clinical research experience in Orthopaedic Surgery or a closely related medical specialty (Preferred)

Education Level

Medical Doctor (MD) degree

About the Company

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers.
As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world.
We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

Equal Opportunity

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu.