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Medical Student Research Scholar, Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine

University of Cincinnati
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Feb 10, 2026
Job Description Apply now Job Title: Medical Student Research Scholar, Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine Posting Start Date: 2/9/26 Work Arrangement: Hybrid Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success. Job Overview As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research to improve the health and clinical care of patients. Medical students may choose to take a "Gap-Year" during medical school training to do research and produce publications that improve their CV, and position as an applicant for highly competitive Residency Training Programs such as Orthopedic Surgery that consider research activity and publications an important part of the application process. The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is offering one-year research positions for a medical student between their third and fourth year of medical school. This position is focused on clinical research and involves retrospective studies, database studies, prospective studies, and randomized clinical trials - however, basic science and laboratory research are also possible. The successful applicant can expect to be involved in approximately ten to fifteen projects, the majority of which will progress to publication and presentation at regional and national meetings. Essential Functions Complete the application for Research Access and Authorizations with UC Health and University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Oversee and conduct the informed consent process on studies as appropriate. Manage data collection specific to research studies including but not limited to the performance of measurements for applicable studies, collection of clinical data from patients directly, and manage the performance of all other duties as put forth in the protocol. Spearhead efforts to meet patient enrollment targets. To that end, develop and implement various recruitment strategies. Compile and assist in analyzing data in preparation for a presentation, sponsor/regulatory agency, or publications with the help of the principal investigator Perform advanced data queries when needed. Provide timely reports to Institutional Review Board, Principal Investigator, and/or sponsor for each research project. Participate in the development of new protocols, prospective databases and new initiatives taken on by the department. This may include independent design of databases and tools to facilitate data collection as required for specific projects (calendars, schedules, tracking logs). Other duties as assigned Required Education Bachelor's Degree (either BS or BA) Physical Requirements/Work Environment Sitting - Continuously Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often Hearing, listening - Often Talking - Often Standing - Often Walking - Often Bending - Often Stooping - Often Kneeling, squatting - Seldom Kneeling, squatting - Often Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level. Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals. Atmospheric Conditions: Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include: Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position. Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days) 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents Additional Benefits Include: Competitive salary based on experience Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription) Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs Professional development & mentorship opportunities To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page athttps://www.uc.edu/careers.html UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here:https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources atjobs@uc.edu. Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. REQ:101503 SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE Apply now