Job Opportunities

Assistant/Associate/Full Professors, Basic Sciences

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is recruiting basic science faculty for tenure-track positions at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level. We are especially interested in applicants whose research focus complements and extends the Department's strengths in long bone development and osteoarthritis. The areas and themes of the research we wish to broaden include molecular biology, biochemistry, stem cell biology, and tissue engineering of human musculoskeletal diseases. We seek individuals with Ph.D., M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent, postdoctoral experience, a record of publication in high-quality journals, and the ability to secure external funding. Ample opportunities exist for scientific interactions and collaborations within the department and throughout the university, especially within the Center of Excellence of Musculoskeletal Diseases at NYU School of Medicine and with other world-class institutions in the New York area. Successful candidates will be expected to establish innovative, externally funded research programs. There is an excellent startup package and protected time for research activities.

Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, a research program summary, a statement of future plans, and the names and contact information of three references electronically to Thorsten Kirsch, PhD (Thorsten.Kirsch@nyumc.org).

 Clinical Research Coordinator (1-2 years)

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at NYULMC Hospital for Joint Diseases is seeking qualified applicants for the newly established Orthopaedic Center for Clinical Research (CCR). The position provides the opportunity to be mentored in research methodology within a clinical and surgical setting and to attend weekly lectures and conferences with Hospital for Joint Diseases' Orthopaedic residents and faculty.

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) is responsible for the coordination and administration of clinical trials in the Center for Clinical Research in the Department of Orthoapedics at NYU Langone Medical Center, Hospital for Joint Diseases. The CRC will develop, implement, and coordinate research and administrative procedures for the successful management of clinical trials. The CRC will perform diverse administrative duties requiring analysis, sound judgment, and a high level of knowledge of study specific protocols.

Preferred candidates include pre-meds, graduate students, or medical graduates with a strong background in clinical or pre-clinical research; comfort proofreading scientific reports, protocols, and manuscripts; comfort working with Microsoft Suite (Office, Excel, PowerPoint); and interest in conducting clinical research in the field of orthopaedics. Position requies the ability to work independently as well as part of a large research team. Publication is highly encouraged. Candidates must be able to commit to a minimum of one year. Working knowledge of statistics is a plus.

To be considered for this position, please send your curriculum vitae and a personal statement to ccr@nyumc.org. 

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