Spine Flex MD/PhD- Research Specialist

This position will provide great experience in a productive research environment. Knowledge gained will
include:

• Learn the research process at a large institution from experienced spine researchers.

• Gain experience in in the surgical suite during spine surgeries.

• Organize and participate in the development of scientific manuscripts, which could lead to authorship credits.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Data Collection Spine Research - 90%

• Managing broad aspects of data collection in the surgical suite for spine research projects

• Assisting in statistical analyses and manuscript writing

• Performing miscellaneous support of other ongoing projects for Dr. David Polly and the orthopedic spine surgery staff at M Health Fairview University and Riverside Hospitals.

Program Management (Spine Research Group) - 10%

• Attend Spine Research Group meetings.

• Track new and active studies.

• Track manuscript submissions and acceptances

• Track abstract submissions and acceptances for conferences

• Assist with grant proposals as well as budgeting and determining pricing for grant.

• Assist with other study-related tasks such as but not limited to preparing, filing or copying study materials for investigators and staff, and/or scheduling meetings

• Assist with managing financial and administrative transactions (e.g., purchase and track participant incentives, order mailing supplies)

• Assist with manuscript preparation and formatting of papers for submission to scientific journals

• Other duties as assigned

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 orthopedic and spine care concepts is preferred along with the ability to learn and understand radiographic image measurements to collect data.
• Experience with anatomical and /or surgical dissection techniques, with a strong understanding of anatomy, in particular musculoskeletal anatomy is preferred.
• In addition, the preferred candidate would have skills and experiences in scientific writing, the ability to support the development and execution of clinical and/or biomechanical study protocols, including an understanding of statistical analysis and publication of scientific research results.

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The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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