Duke
Postdoctoral Fellowship position under the direction of Steven George
Duke, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
Postdoctoral Fellowship Position under the Direction of Steven George
Work Arrangement:
RegularRequisition Number:
250058Location:
Durham, NC, US, 27710Date:
Sep 23, 2024School of MedicineA Postdoctoral Fellowship Position in Biopsychosocial Influences on Post-Operative Shoulder Pain is being offered through the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Duke Clinical Research Institute Musculoskeletal and Surgical Sciences (DCRI MASS) Therapeutic Area at Duke University under the direction of Dr. Steven George.This position is for a two-year appointment, with a third year available based on performance and funding availability. Duties include project implementation, coordinating and assisting prospective data collection, troubleshooting and finding solutions to study problems, data analyses and interpretation, and presentation of findings in the form of oral/poster presentations at scientific meetings and publications in peer-reviewed journals. The Fellow will be expected to develop projects that focus on outcome prediction using cohort data, electronic health record data and/or administrative claims data. Total shoulder arthroplasty will be the primary patient population of focus, but there will be opportunities for the Fellow to collaborate on projects in other surgical and non-surgical populations as long as these are aligned with applying the biopsychosocial framework to study pain outcomes. The Fellow is also expected to make contributions to the Duke Research Community that will advance his/her own research career, as well as contribute to a growing culture of clinical research within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Duke Clinical Research Institute.Preferred candidates will have:Expertise in rehabilitation science, movement science, implementation science, epidemiology, health services research and/or clinical research, as evidenced by prior research and relevant clinical training (e.g. DPT, ATC, DC, MD).Completion of a formal research training program, as evidenced by degree completion (e.g. DSc, PhD or equivalent).Prior experiences in data management, data analysis, manuscript writing, and scientific presentations.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Additional expectations:Establish a mentoring team that consists of a primary mentor and secondary mentors from the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Duke Clinical Research Institute.Individual and team scholarship productivity, which may include mentoring responsibilities for junior faculty researchers or trainees.Conformance to standards of responsible conduct in research, and accepted standards of research practice.Maintenance of records of research activity as per Duke University requirements.Adherence to Duke University standards regarding human subjects research.Open and timely discussion with the primary mentor regarding all facets of the Postdoctoral Appointee's research activities.Collegial conduct towards members of the research group and others as described in the Duke University School of Medicine Honor Code of Professional Conduct.Compliance with all applicable University and departmental policies.Min Degree Requirements:
Clinical training and licensure in a relevant field is highly desired (e.g. MD, DPT, ATC, DC), but exceptions will be made for those with methodological expertise as evidenced through peer-reviewed publications and/or completion of an advanced fellowship. Additional formal research training is highly desired, including a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g. Sc.D), but exceptions for other research degrees may be considered if coupled with a clinical degree (e.g. MD, MPH combination).If the candidate has completed all of the requirements for a degree, but the degree has not been formally conferred, the candidate may present evidence of completion of the degree requirements, together with a statement documenting the date on which the degree is to be conferred.Other Credential/Experiential Requirements:The term of this appointment is limited.The appointment involves substantially full-time research or scholarship, but may include teaching responsibilities.The appointment is viewed as preparatory for a full-time academic or research career.The appointment is not part of a clinical research training program unless research training under the supervision of a senior mentor is a primary purpose of the appointment.The appointee works under the supervision of a scholar or a Department at Duke University.The appointee has the freedom and is expected to publish the results of their research or scholarship during the period of the appointment.Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.Essential Physical Job Functions:
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
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Work Arrangement:
RegularRequisition Number:
250058Location:
Durham, NC, US, 27710Date:
Sep 23, 2024School of MedicineA Postdoctoral Fellowship Position in Biopsychosocial Influences on Post-Operative Shoulder Pain is being offered through the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Duke Clinical Research Institute Musculoskeletal and Surgical Sciences (DCRI MASS) Therapeutic Area at Duke University under the direction of Dr. Steven George.This position is for a two-year appointment, with a third year available based on performance and funding availability. Duties include project implementation, coordinating and assisting prospective data collection, troubleshooting and finding solutions to study problems, data analyses and interpretation, and presentation of findings in the form of oral/poster presentations at scientific meetings and publications in peer-reviewed journals. The Fellow will be expected to develop projects that focus on outcome prediction using cohort data, electronic health record data and/or administrative claims data. Total shoulder arthroplasty will be the primary patient population of focus, but there will be opportunities for the Fellow to collaborate on projects in other surgical and non-surgical populations as long as these are aligned with applying the biopsychosocial framework to study pain outcomes. The Fellow is also expected to make contributions to the Duke Research Community that will advance his/her own research career, as well as contribute to a growing culture of clinical research within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Duke Clinical Research Institute.Preferred candidates will have:Expertise in rehabilitation science, movement science, implementation science, epidemiology, health services research and/or clinical research, as evidenced by prior research and relevant clinical training (e.g. DPT, ATC, DC, MD).Completion of a formal research training program, as evidenced by degree completion (e.g. DSc, PhD or equivalent).Prior experiences in data management, data analysis, manuscript writing, and scientific presentations.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Additional expectations:Establish a mentoring team that consists of a primary mentor and secondary mentors from the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Duke Clinical Research Institute.Individual and team scholarship productivity, which may include mentoring responsibilities for junior faculty researchers or trainees.Conformance to standards of responsible conduct in research, and accepted standards of research practice.Maintenance of records of research activity as per Duke University requirements.Adherence to Duke University standards regarding human subjects research.Open and timely discussion with the primary mentor regarding all facets of the Postdoctoral Appointee's research activities.Collegial conduct towards members of the research group and others as described in the Duke University School of Medicine Honor Code of Professional Conduct.Compliance with all applicable University and departmental policies.Min Degree Requirements:
Clinical training and licensure in a relevant field is highly desired (e.g. MD, DPT, ATC, DC), but exceptions will be made for those with methodological expertise as evidenced through peer-reviewed publications and/or completion of an advanced fellowship. Additional formal research training is highly desired, including a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g. Sc.D), but exceptions for other research degrees may be considered if coupled with a clinical degree (e.g. MD, MPH combination).If the candidate has completed all of the requirements for a degree, but the degree has not been formally conferred, the candidate may present evidence of completion of the degree requirements, together with a statement documenting the date on which the degree is to be conferred.Other Credential/Experiential Requirements:The term of this appointment is limited.The appointment involves substantially full-time research or scholarship, but may include teaching responsibilities.The appointment is viewed as preparatory for a full-time academic or research career.The appointment is not part of a clinical research training program unless research training under the supervision of a senior mentor is a primary purpose of the appointment.The appointee works under the supervision of a scholar or a Department at Duke University.The appointee has the freedom and is expected to publish the results of their research or scholarship during the period of the appointment.Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.Essential Physical Job Functions:
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
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