Professor Term (Open Rank) - Director of Orthopaedic Research
Core
Director of Orthopaedic Research who translates clinical ideas into answerable research questions and study designs for surgeons.
Role type
Senior academic research director (orthopaedic surgery)
Builds
Clinical research protocols, grant proposals, and published papers for the department
Domain
Orthopaedic surgery and musculoskeletal science
Required skills
study design with clinicians, IRB oversight, trainee mentorship, grantsmanship, leadership of multi-investigator portfolios, supervision of professional staff
Preferred skills
prior orthopaedic faculty appointment at associate professor or above, national scholarly visibility
Technologies
IRB systems, grant management platforms, data analysis tools
Responsibilities
Refine clinical questions and design studies with surgeons and residents; manage core staff and ensure compliance with IRB/HIPAA; secure funding through industry, foundation, and federal proposals; mentor residents and medical students on departmental projects
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities