Friday, January 8, 2021

MUSC Research Assistant Position Opening


Shoulder & Elbow Service Department of Orthopaedics

Position:

Clinical Research Analyst to the Shoulder and Elbow Service at the Medical University of South Carolina

Location: Charleston, SC

Position Type: Full-time, paid with optional benefits, one-year appointment beginning June 7th, 2021

Shoulder & Elbow Service

The mission of the MUSC Shoulder and Elbow Service is to provide regional, national, and international leadership in the advancement of care for problems affecting the shoulder. This mission is based on advancement of knowledge through research, improvement of care through education of physicians, and clinical management of all problems affecting the shoulder.

The goal of the MUSC Shoulder and Elbow Service is to be the preeminent shoulder and elbow center in the world.

Job Description

This full-time position is best suited for recent college graduates currently pursuing a career in medicine. The applicant should have a strong academic record, must be creative, self-driven, reliable, and motivated to learn. The position offers the opportunity for education and hands-on learning in the medical field.

The candidate should expect to:

o   Work closely with Dr. Josef K. Eichinger, Dr. Richard J. Friedman, and MUSC Orthopaedic Surgery Residents. 

o   Gain familiarity working with clinical databases and grant-based research;

o   Consent patients and collect data in the clinic 1-2 days a week; observe surgery in the operating room several times a week;

§  Surgical cases include shoulder and elbow arthroscopy, total elbow arthroplasty, total shoulder arthroplasty, rotator cuff repair, labral repair, tendon transfers, ligament reconstructions, and fracture surgery

o   Manage ongoing research projects on the shoulder and elbow;

o   Experience the clinical, operative, and academic aspects of medicine.

Responsibilities

·       Supporting physicians with ongoing studies, projects, videos, papers and presentations

·       Drafting Institutional Review Board documentation for research studies

·       Drafting grant proposals for internal and extramural funding announcements

·       Completing data analysis and manuscript preparation for scientific publication

·       Recruiting patients and collecting data for research studies.

·       Gathering patient images, X-rays, as well as operative and clinical notes and videos

·       Assembling surgeon’s presentations and case reports 

Application Deadline: 11:59 PM on February 26th, 2021 (received via mail or email by this deadline)

To apply:

You will need the following materials:

·       Resume

·       Cover letter

·       Official transcript

·       Sealed letter of recommendation (must be received via email or via mail directly from the recommender)

Our application platform is through the MUSC HR Portal. Please submit an electronic copy of your resume and cover letter through the portal, under the following job posting: 

UNIV - Statistical and Research Analyst - Department of Orthopaedics - Job Number: 526939

Your transcript and letter of recommendation should be emailed directly from the Registrar/Recommender to oldenbur@musc.edu, with the subject line “Research Assistant 2021 Application”, or mailed to the following address:

Dr. Josef Eichinger

Medical University of South Carolina

96 Jonathan Lucas Street

CSB 708, MSC 622

Charleston, SC 29425

(843) 792-1081

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Questions about the job or the application process can be directed to:

Clinical Research Assistant, Kirsi Oldenburg: oldenbur@musc.edu