Research Fellow

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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Emp Status

Regular Full time

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $69,500.00 - $105,875.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to : scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doing

Research Fellow

Full-Time

We are looking for a research fellow to join the Foot & Ankle Service Line.

Responsibilities include :

• Develops and maintains research databases with guidance from Principal Investigator
• Performs data collection and data entry for studies as requested. Schedules and conducts subject interviews, follow-up visits and phone calls to obtain data as per protocol. Ensures accuracy when transcribing data from data collection sheets, medical records, or electronic institutional databases or other source documents into databases.
• Performs or helps facilitate informed consent procedures following all regulatory guidelines.
• Participates in protocol development in collaboration with Principal Investigator and co-investigators. Conducts literature searches; actively participates in development meetings; reviews and edits protocol document; prepares study initiation documents.
• Prepares drafts of protocols and manuscripts as requested by the Principal Investigator.
• Performs IRB submissions for initial approvals, re-approvals, amendments, etc. Prepares, submits and files IRB and all regulatory documents, ie., data collection sheets, protocol amendments, protocol deviations, adverse event forms, etc.
• Prepares information required for reports to research administration as needed.
• Ensures that all research related regulatory, institutional, and departmental compliance requirements are met as appropriate.
• Conducts statistical data analysis and prepares statistical graphs and tables in preparation for research presentations, abstract and manuscript preparation or for other publications as requested by the Principal Investigator.

Qualifications :

The successful candidate will have a Doctorate Degree (or equivalent) and an interest in clinical research. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A self-starter with strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to work independently and as a team member. Must be proficient in computer and software use such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, and Word. Experience in database use is preferred. Previous experience in clinical research, orthopaedics, statistics, and familiarity with spine surgery terminology is an asset.

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Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.

Salary : $69,500 - $105,875