Research Fellow, Orthopaedic Surgery

Current UC employees must apply internally via
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than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000
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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 to improve the health and clinical care of
patients.

Medical students may choose to take a “Gap-Year” during
medical school training to do research and produce publications
that improve their CV, and position as an applicant for highly
competitive Residency Training Programs such as Orthopedic Surgery
that consider research activity and publications an important part
of the application process.

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of
Cincinnati College of Medicine is offering one-year research
positions for a medical student between their third and fourth year
of medical school. This position is focused on clinical research
and involves retrospective studies, database studies, prospective
studies, and randomized clinical trials – however, basic science
and laboratory research are also possible. The successful applicant
can expect to be involved in approximately ten to fifteen projects,
the majority of which will progress to publication and presentation
at regional and national meetings.

Essential Functions

• Complete the application for Research Access and

Authorizations with UC Health and University of Cincinnati Medical
Center.

• Oversee and conduct the informed consent process on

studies as appropriate.

• Manage data collection specific to research studies

including but not limited to the performance of measurements for
applicable studies, collection of clinical data from patients
directly, and manage the performance of all other duties as put
forth in the protocol.

• Spearhead efforts to meet patient enrollment targets. To

that end, develop and implement various recruitment
strategies.

• Compile and assist in analyzing data in preparation for a

presentation, sponsor/regulatory agency, or publications with the
help of the principal investigator

• Perform advanced data queries when needed. Provide timely

reports to Institutional Review Board, Principal Investigator,
and/or sponsor for each research project.

• Participate in the development of new protocols,

prospective databases and new initiatives taken on by the
department. This may include independent design of databases and
tools to facilitate data collection as required for specific
projects (calendars, schedules, tracking logs).

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• BS or BA degree.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Sitting - Continuously
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Bending - Often
• Stooping - Often
• Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
• Kneeling, squatting - Often
• Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order

to be heard above the noise level.

• Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as

proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to
perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on
scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.

• Atmospheric Conditions: Conditions that affect the respiratory

system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor
ventilation.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to
support your well-being, financial security, and work-life
balance. (UC
Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE
status. Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition
Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible
dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and
graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security
(except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension
plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with
UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off
policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off
(Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision,

prescription)

• Flexible spending accounts & wellness

programs

• Professional development & mentorship

opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work,
please visit our Careers
Page.

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position,
you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment
eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of
identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9
employment verification process. Click here
for a list of acceptable documents.

Important: To apply you must
create a profile and submit a complete job application through the
UC applicant portal. We
are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via
other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to
request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR
at jobs@uc.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace
where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected
Veterans.

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