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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.
Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.
Emp Status
Regular Full time
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Compensation Range
The base pay scale for this position is $60,000.00 - $91,125.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.
We are looking for a post-doctoral research fellow to join the Spine Care Institute’s research infrastructure at Hospital for Special Surgery. The successful candidate will:
Will assist the spine clinical fellows and service attendings with research projects.
Design, plan and execute in pre-clinical and clinical studies
Analyze and report study data in a timely manner to internal/external professionals.
Serve as Clinical Spine representative on cross-functional teams.
Interface with physicians/scientists to develop new research concepts/testing techniques.
Assist in large database development, retrospective studies, outcome studies, non-interventional trials, low-risk interventional trials.
Collect data directly from patients, electronic databases, and clinical charts for study data entry.
Maintain detailed study files and complete case report forms to ensure data quality, integrity and compliance with all regulatory, institutional, and departmental requirements.
Perform literature review and provide administrative study support.
Attend institutional research educational sessions, weekly staff meetings, and internal training for professional growth.
Other responsibilities as assigned by Supervisors and Research Director and may vary based on ongoing and future research.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a Doctorate Degree (or equivalent) and an interest in clinical research. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A self-starter with strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to work independently and as a team member. Must be proficient in computer and software use such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, and Word. Experience in database use is preferred. Previous experience in clinical research, orthopaedics, statistics, and familiarity with spine surgery terminology is an asset.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.
HSS is the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. At its core is Hospital for Special Surgery, nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for the 16th consecutive year), No. 3 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report (2025-2026), and the best pediatric orthopedic hospital in NY, NJ and CT by U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospitals” list (2024-2025). In a survey of medical professionals in more than 20 countries by Newsweek, HSS is ranked world #1 in orthopedics for a fifth consecutive year (2025).
Founded in 1863, the Hospital has the lowest readmission rates in the nation for orthopedics, and among the lowest infection and complication rates. HSS was the first in New York State to receive Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center five consecutive times. An affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical College, HSS has a main campus in New York City and facilities in New Jersey, Connecticut and in the Long Island and Westchester County regions of New York State, as well as in Florida.
