21 Research jobs

Special Notice for COVID-19 The UMN has suspended hiring for most positions. However, we will continue hiring for positions critical to the University's mission and operations at this time. Applications are being accepted for this position and you are encouraged to apply. In-person interviews are suspended indefinitely and will be replaced by interviews in a virtual format. Thank you for your continued interest in working at the University of Minnesota. Qualifications Required Qualifications: This position is designed for a medical school student or recent graduate in good academic standing, with an interest in pursuing an orthopedic specialty or a career in academic medicine and clinical research with a particular interest in spine surgery. This position will participate in a gap year program facilitated by their training institution (MD or DO), and applicants must meet eligibility criteria for their institution’s program.    Preferred Qualifications: Some experience with...

Special Notice for COVID-19 The UMN has suspended hiring for most positions. However, we will continue hiring for positions critical to the University's mission and operations at this time. Applications are being accepted for this position and you are encouraged to apply. In-person interviews are suspended indefinitely and will be replaced by interviews in a virtual format. Thank you for your continued interest in working at the University of Minnesota. Qualifications All required qualifications must be documented on application materials Required Qualifications: BA/BS plus at least 5 years of experience or advanced degree plus 3 years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal 9 years Demonstrated ability to adhere to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA Regulations, HIPAA Previous experience with direct patient contact Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills Excellent written and verbal communication...

Job Detail Job Title: SP - Research Assistant Department: Orthopaedic Surgery Location: Farmington FTE%: 1 Shift Search #: 2021-771 Closing Date: Recruiter: Smith, Joyce Job Description / Qualifications / Duties   Research Specialist Position:   Seeking a highly motivated graduate student at 5th year level for a position in Dr. Kumbar’s laboratory. The lab specializes in the fabrication and characterization of biomaterials for tissue engineering and drug delivery applications. The research assistant will be responsible for working on a research project and contributing towards original research journal articles.   Job Description     Qualifications / Experience: Must be a full-time graduate student enrolled in a related program at the University of Connecticut Must have a background in engineering, biology or chemistry-related area. Preferred experience with cell culture and scaffold fabrication Preferred experience with carrying out biological assays Preferred...

Special Notice for COVID-19 The UMN has suspended hiring for most positions. However, we will continue hiring for positions critical to the University's mission and operations at this time. Applications are being accepted for this position and you are encouraged to apply. In-person interviews are suspended indefinitely and will be replaced by interviews in a virtual format. Thank you for your continued interest in working at the University of Minnesota. Qualifications Required Qualifications: BA/BS with at least 2 years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal 6 years. Demonstrated strong communication, written, interpersonal, organizational, analytical and data management skills Ability to manage work amidst changing priorities and ambiguous environment Ability to work independently, make decisions, problem solve among multiple research projects, each with a different set of team members and leadership Demonstrated ability to analyze,...

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The Yale School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation invites applications for a tenure track appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of excellent publications and have an established innovative basic and/or translational research program centered on Orthopaedic Surgery and Physiatry. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate productive collaboration and grant developments with clinicians.  Effective mentorship for junior faculty members and residents is highly desirable. This candidate will be expected to maintain a vigorous externally funded program. High priority research areas include, but not limited to, inflammation, 3D cellular printing, stem cells, bone growth, tissue regeneration, healing of soft tissues (tendon, ligament, meniscus, etc.), spine, and cartilage repair.

Opening Full Time   40 hours   Grade 000   Orthopaedics M&D Responsibilities Director of the UR Medicine Motion Analysis Laboratory The director will work with the Chair of Orthopedics to create and maintain a “world class” movement analysis laboratory, which seeks to advance the health, wellness and performance of patients in pediatrics, orthopedics, and neurology through quantitative movement assessment.  The director will have skills and experience applying a host of quantitative movement assessments to clinical practice and research, meshing novel technologies and approaches with proven therapies.  The director will oversee a state-of-the-art facility that offers unique movement assessments to clinical practitioners and their patients.  Working synergistically with stakeholders from specializations in pediatrics, orthopedics and neurology, the director will develop and implement assessments specific to these specialties which inform clinical decisions.  Similarly, the...

Focus: Mechanobiology/Biomechanics The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota is seeking an outstanding scientist with a strong background in biomechanical engineering and/or mechanobiology to establish a robust translational research laboratory focused on clinically-relevant musculoskeletal conditions. Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree (or equivalent degree) in an engineering or engineering-related discipline, with a track record of success in extramural funding, publications, and collaboration with clinicians (with particular emphasis on scholarship relevant to biomechanics, including materials testing, implant development and design, mechanobiology, and medical imaging). Appointment and academic rank will be determined based on the applicant’s qualifications. Expectations for the successful scientist include leadership of a nationally recognized independent musculoskeletal research laboratory. The ideal candidate will engage directly with...

Focus: Cell biology/immunology with interest in soft tissue regenerative medicine (cartilage, tendon/ligament, muscle, nerve) The Mayo Clinic Department of Orthopedic Surgery is recruiting an outstanding scientist with expertise in cell biology or immunology and a research program in soft tissue biology and bony regeneration. Areas of interest include fibrosis prevention and soft tissue (cartilage, ligament, tendon, and/or nerve) transplantation and regeneration. The candidate will have a Ph.D. degree in relevant discipline or equivalent degree, with a track record of success in extramural funding, publications, and collaboration with clinicians. Appointment and academic rank will be determined based on the applicant’s qualifications. Expectations for the successful scientist include leadership of a nationally-recognized independent musculoskeletal research laboratory. The ideal candidate will engage directly with numerous clinicians and scientists within the Department and with...

IGOT (Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology) Junior Research Specialist The IGOT - Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Global Research Initiative offers a 10-month to 1-year opportunity for third and fourth year medical students interested in orthopaedic surgery and global health. The specialist research position is designed to build upon fundamental skills and hands-on research experience critical to implementing orthopaedic research projects globally. The position will include the design and implementation of projects with our global partners and affiliates as well as a structured curriculum reviewing the various processes in conducting research. The position is embedded into IGOT's programs and includes specific responsibilities based on project needs and objectives. IGOT is based at the Orthopaedic Trauma Institute (OTI) at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, and travel is determined by the project or global partner need. Specialists...

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking qualified applicants for the Norfleet-Raney Distinguished Professorship and Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Orthopaedics. The position will include a joint appointment in the department, center and/or school most appropriate for the professor’s specific discipline. UNC has a very strong research infrastructure. External research funding surpasses more than $1B and the School of Medicine (SOM) is ranked #6 among public medical schools for NIH funding with 18 departments ranked in the top 25 and all basic science departments ranked in the top 10. UNC’s 36 Centers and Programs support interdisciplinary research with more than 80 state-of-the-art cores across the SOM and campus. UNC is also home to the NC Translational and Clinical Sciences (NC TraCS) Institute, supported by a Clinical and Translational Science Award from NIH since 2008. UNC is also a leader in imaging with the Biomedical Research Imaging Center...

The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) in New York City is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position. Applications at the Assistant Professor, and in exceptional cases, at the Associate Professor and Full Professor level, will be considered. Applications are sought in the broad area of Orthopedic Research, including musculoskeletal biomechanics, tissue engineering, stem cell biology, developmental biology, and imaging. Candidates must have a Ph.D. or its professional equivalent with a focus on the musculoskeletal system or a related field by the starting date of the appointment. In-depth postdoctoral experience is preferred, but not required. Applicants for this position at the Assistant Professor and Associate Professors without tenure must demonstrate the potential to do pioneering research. Applicants for this position at the tenured level (Associate or Full Professor) must have a demonstrated record of...

The Department of Orthopedic Surgery seeks a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to study paired brain and spinal cord electrical stimulation to promote recovery of movement following central nervous system injury. The project employs electrophysiology to test hypotheses about how to strengthen sensorimotor integration in the spinal cord. We are also developing and testing a closed loop system for applying spinal cord stimulation based on levels of brain activity from movement intent. The successful applicant will be motivated to understand the systems-level mechanisms of a powerful neuromodulation paradigm developed recently in the laboratory. In addition, the project involves viral manipulation of neural circuits, anatomical tracing imaged with tissue clearing, and novel assays of skilled forelimb function. These and many other skills and cutting-edge techniques will be taught to the successful candidate. The scientist will join a dynamic and growing group of 9 investigators in the...

Position/Rank Research-Tenure Assistant/Associate/Professor (DOQ) Department 00269 - Orthopedic Surgery Operations City Salt Lake City, UT Track Tenure Track New Position to Begin ASAP Details The Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking a new faculty member as a full-time in the tenure track faculty member based upon qualifications. This position requires the candidate to hold a doctoral degree in a life science, bioengineering, or a related area with specific postdoctoral training in chondrocyte biology and or tissue engineering. Primary responsibilities include establishing a research program focused on cartilage biology. The candidate is expected to provide scientific and research support a for ongoing Departmental research programs investigating cartilage injuries and for the Osteoarthritis Initiative Program investigating the genetic etiology and treatment of osteoarthritis. University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient...

The Department of Orthopaedics at Emory University School of Medicine is seeking applications for a Research Instructor to grow their multidisciplinary musculoskeletal research program focusing on sports medicine, motor control, injury biomechanics, human performance, and the neuroscience of human movement.    Candidates for the Research Instructor position must hold a doctorate degree or equivalent with productive post-doctoral training period preferred. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in one or more of the above areas of interest and exhibit experience with extramural funding applications. The candidate should also demonstrate a strong publication record as an early investigator The ideal candidate will have neuromuscular training experience with expertise in biomechanics, software engineering, and best-practice analytical methods for managing, storing, analyzing, and visualizing human movement data to facilitate biomechanics laboratory oversight and research...

The University of Kentucky seeks an exceptional full-time Radiologist for a clinical faculty position in the Division of Musculoskeletal Radiology. The MSK division has a mature ACGME accredited fellowship program with one position every year. Two dynamic radiology residents rotate on service each month. The division covers a comprehensive blend of sports, orthopedic trauma, tumor, rheumatology, plastics, and emergency imaging studies and procedures. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please include along with application a current Curriculum Vitae and cover letter summarizing relevant experience. The position will remain open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt.

This position supports the engineering functions associated with musculoskeletal research in the Hand Research Lab, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. The position requires passion for perfecting techniques; dedication to the principles associated with rigorous research methodologies, writing skills in generating project reports, problem-solving capability to answer research questions, efficient and effective communication with the research team, and multi-tasking skills. These characteristics are manifested in creating and following standard operating procedures, providing material support for projects in the lab in a timely fashion, maintaining equipment and lab facilities under the direction of the lab director, performing daily functions of laboratory operations, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition...

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is searching for an energetic and highly organized Research Program Development Professional to coordinate basic and clinical research for the development of musculoskeletal research programs. The research coordinator will support the development of research collaborations between musculoskeletal investigators across campus at the University of Arizona. Work objectives include a broad spectrum of strategic, proactive, and capacity building activities designed to enable and enhance the competitiveness of musculoskeletal research programs and proposals for extramural support. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized...

The primary responsibility of the new faculty will be to develop an outstanding research program. Faculty are expected to establish an NIH-funded research program in an area that strengthens or complements existing programs in the Department, to participate in educational programs, and to collaborate with other faculty in the Musculoskeletal Research Center. We offer competitive salary and start-up funding.

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery within the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego (http://ortho.ucsd.edu/) is committed to the academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body and seeks an Assistant Project Scientist. Multiple opportunities for collaboration research will be available. This is a newly established position will bridge the Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery, Radiology, Engineering on jointly funded research projects. This position will utilize the resources of the Altman Clinical Translational Research Institute, multiple imaging locations at UCSD and in San Diego, and multiple Engineering buildings on campus to achieve the goals of each grant. The applicant is will be in regular contact with funding agencies for the benefit of these collaborations. Candidates must have a PhD, and the ability to make original and significant contributions to a research program. Appointment will be at Assistant, Associate or...