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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.

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Regular Full time

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Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $21.00 - $21.00. 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

Focus: Clinical and biomechanical research in total ankle replacement and reconstruction PIs: Constantine Demetracopoulos, MD; Jensen Henry, MD Dates: June 30, 2025 – June 30, 2026* (approximate)

Institution: Hospital for Special Surgery; New York, NY

Position Summary: The Hospital for Special Surgery Foot & Ankle Department in New York, NY, is seeking an enthusiastic, hard-working, and motivated individual to join our research team for a year-long position. The research assistant will be an integral part of a team of orthopaedic surgeons and engineers with a specialized interest in ankle replacement and reconstruction. This position includes the responsibility of building and maintaining our total ankle replacement database, interfacing with patients who are part of ongoing studies, and playing a key role in data collection for clinical and biomechanical research. Combined with the opportunity to shadow orthopaedic surgeons, participate in weekly didactic conferences and teaching sessions with attendings, residents, and fellows, and attend/present at national meetings, this is an excellent position for those interested in applying to medical school, orthopaedic residency, or an academic research career. For more information about total ankle replacement, visit https://www.hss.edu/ankle-replacement-center.asp.

Responsibilities: • Identify, screen, recruit, obtain consent, and coordinate follow-up for patients for participation in research studies • Lead coordination and follow-up with patients in person or via mail, phone, and email • Prepare and submit study-related materials and updates on research progress for Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulatory approvals and departmental meetings • Regularly report on progress towards milestones • Design/maintain/organize databases, data collection forms, source documents, patient files, and documents related to study projects • Assist in grant documents/submissions • Manage and assist with data collection for research studies, including: clinical data from chart review, radiographic measurements, biomechanics laboratory studies, retrieved implant analysis, and gait simulator studies • Prepare and submit abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations for regional, national, and international conferences where research is presented

Criteria: • Minimum bachelor’s degree (undergraduate science courses or pre-medical focus is recommended but not required) • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint • Interest in orthopaedic research • Excellent skills in interpersonal communication, time management, and organization

Experience with clinical, translational, or bench research; scientific reference managers; or statistics is beneficial, but not mandatory. It is encouraged that premedical students have already taken the MCAT prior to their research year. Medical students taking a gap year may also apply.

*There is some flexibility for specific start/end dates. If interested, please submit your CV, transcript (unofficial), MCAT score (unofficial, if taken) and a cover letter.

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