Orthopedic Surgery: Research Professional 4-Clinical Research

About the role

The Department of Orthopedic Surgery seeks a motivated individual to start in December 2026. Reporting to the Research Manager and working directly with department faculty, this position provides technical research and grant support for department faculty, staff, graduate/undergraduate students, and research collaborators. The role requires independent and complex decision-making daily and the ability to appropriately exercise discretion on when to elevate issues to the PI. This position has two primary areas of responsibility: Collaborating with faculty and other research personnel to generate and plan research projects and providing statistical expertise and analysis. Collaborates with faculty to generate study ideas, advises on study design, collaboratively writes grants, collects, manages, and analyzes study data, writes, edits, and submits manuscripts; takes ownership for delivering expected results. Liaise with department research staff, faculty, and learners to assist the research programs. Provides support in grant development and submissions.

To learn more about the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, please visit https://med.umn.edu/ortho. Committed to innovation and diversity, the Medical School educates physicians, scientists, and health professionals; generates knowledge and treatments; and cares for patients and communities with compassion and respect. We value excellence, inclusiveness, collaboration, and discovery. The mission of the regional campus located in Duluth is to be a national leader in improving healthcare access and outcomes in rural Minnesota and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. In partnership with CentraCare, the regional campus in St. Cloud offers a wide range of patient experiences throughout students’ education in Greater Minnesota and prepares them to become exceptional clinicians and leaders for rural and immigrant populations. Founded in 1888, the University of Minnesota Medical School has three campuses. A four-year MD program and the MD/PhD program are located on the Twin Cities campus in addition to MD programs at regional campuses in Duluth and St. Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty, learners, and other research staff to generate study ideas and execute study activities
• Develop strategic plan for initiation and execution of research studies including, where applicable, funding, regulatory, and recruitment/data acquisition
• Learn and maintain awareness of the scientific and clinical literature related to orthopedic surgery, sufficient to develop and describe the scientific rationale underlying study designs
• Advise faculty, fellows, and residents on study design and other study related statistical considerations
• Provide data management and analysis for faculty, fellow, and resident research projects as needed, including contributing to manuscripts and abstracts
• Contribute to and draft