Research Instructor

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The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking energetic, organized and detail-oriented applicants to join our Clinical Trials team as a Research Instructor. The incumbent will serve an ongoing research agenda in the area of identification, treatment and prevention of pediatric scoliosis. This includes scholarly activities such as grant submissions, abstract submissions, manuscript submissions and contributing to research missions of the department and university. The position is housed in the Department of Orthopaedics with strong collaborations and support with other basic science and clinical departments across the university including biomedical engineering, radiology, exercise and sport science and others.

Projects funded through internal and external sources in addition to unfunded development/pilot work are primarily in the area of musculoskeletal modelling using various imaging modalities, clinical outcomes and translational research. Strong communication skills across medical disciplines and ability to interface with an interdisciplinary research team are requisite. Strong writing and presentation skills with evidence of manuscript publication, abstract submission/presentation and competitive grant application experience is strongly preferred.

PhD in Bioengineering or related field.

Clinical background is not required but will be considered if experiences are relevant to pediatric orthopaedics. Interest/expertise in musculoskeletal research, modelling, and data analytics. Advanced competency with MS Office, database / entry interfaces (ie REDCap, medidata, etc). Experience and competence with electronic medical record (ie EPIC). Prior experience with grant writing, submissions / awards.

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