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University of Cincinnati Post Doctoral Fellow, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in Cincinnati, Ohio
Post Doctoral Fellow, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, global leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. Job Overview As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and its committed team of faculty, staff, and researchers, are dedicated to high-quality resident education, excellence in patient care and a commitment to advancing the science of orthopaedic surgery. The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine is offering a one-year fellowship in orthopaedic research. The fellowship runs from May 2024 through May 2025. The fellow would manage 10 or more clinical research projects under one-on-one mentorship from orthopaedic faculty. The fellow would be expected to submit and present abstracts at annual meetings and prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication. Essential Functions See Orthopaedic clinical trial participants in the hospital as well as in the clinic. Conduct research experiments in a particular field within the pre-determined research scope and methodology. Gather and analyze data and develop new ideas that promote current research. Prepare data summaries, reports, manuscripts and presentations of research results. Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentation; may assist in grant writing. Keep informed of developments in field to maintain and enhance professional expertise. Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies, as needed. May teach techniques to others, train, and mentor junior research staff. Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities. Play an active role in seeking career and research advice, both from the faculty supervisor and from other faculty members as well. Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time. Required Education Doctoral Degree in the appropriate field or discipline, or the recognized terminal degree. In-depth knowledge of specialized field, process or discipline. May require experience with specialized software programs. Required Experience In-depth knowledge of specialized field, process or discipline. May require experience with specialized software programs. Physical Requirements/Work Environment Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands. Compensation and Benefits UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience. Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. Flexible spending accounts and an award-