Career Opportunities

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   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   Post-Doctoral Fellow Full-Time   Overview:   Many skeletal diseases are largely associated with or caused by inflammation. However, the underlying mechanisms are far from understood. Our lab studies osteoimmunology, an interdisciplinary field linking bone biology and the immune system, focusing on inflammatory regulation of gene expression, and signaling in macrophage differentiation to osteoclasts (see the model of a new molecular regulatory network we recently identified), adipogenesis, skeletal damage and repair involved in disease (such as osteoporosis and inflammatory arthritis).   Ongoing studies include identification, function and regulation of bone marrow skeletal stem/progenitors, inflammatory regulation of macrophage polarization and differentiation into osteoclasts in osteoimmunology field.  

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   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   Biostatistician III Full-Time   POSITION SUMMARY   Hospital for Special Surgery (“HSS”) seeks a Senior Biostatistician III for our New York, NY location (hybrid) to support clinical research in all phases of the data lifecycle from data design to transformation and analysis. This position will report to the Senior Biostatisticianof the HSS Department of Medicine.   Essential tasks/responsibilities: - Review study proposals to determine data requirements and assist with development of data collection and/or data extraction plans to optimize data quality and statistical efficiency for both observational and interventional studies - Evaluate data to identify trends or patterns that may impact data quality and interpretation and work with others to identify potential solutions - Refine statistical programs and codes to make data processing, analysis and presentation more efficient and reproducible. - Contribute and review text related to study design, execution, and analysis for IRB applications, grant applications, and manuscripts - Perform intermediate to expert level statistical analyses and interpretation of results - Collaborate effectively with researchers, clinicians, and other hospital personnel to manage multiple, concurrent research projects and review data analysis. - Maintain current knowledge of data sources within the institution and data available from secondary sources - Stay informed of statistical techniques as applied to musculoskeletal research issues by reading journals and/or attending courses/programming meetings. - Additional duties as assigned.  

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   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   Post-Doctoral Fellow Full-Time   Overview:   Postdoctoral Fellow position is available in the “Spine Development and Regeneration” laboratory of Dr. Chitra Dahia, to understand the cellular and molecular basis of intervertebral disc degeneration and associated back pain that affects millions of people worldwide, and to develop strategies for disc regeneration. The goal of our current research is to determine the role of crucial developmental signaling pathways, and crosstalk between these pathways in regulating the growth and maturation of postnatal intervertebral disc. The research will employ novel genetic mouse models, organ culture systems, and surgical pre-clinical rodent model systems and multi-omics analysis. The long-term goal of the research program is to identify biological approaches for disc therapy and treatment of disc related disorders like chronic lower back pain.   Major Duties and Responsibilities: - Design and execute experimental procedures/protocols in research involving cell and molecular biology techniques, tissue culture, histology and immunological assay, polarizing and fluorescence microscopy, and animal model system. - Collecting, analyzing and reporting on experimental data to the Principal Investigator on a timely manner. - Maintain accurate and detailed records and databases of all laboratory work and experiments. - Apply standard scientific protocols to experiments, research and improve current methods, and develop, set-up, and verify new procedures in the laboratory. - Standardize and establish new published procedures; evaluate innovative techniques. Develop new assays and new protocols for research. - Maintain optimal protocol and assay accuracy by conducting regular quality and reproducibility checks. - Timely compile, present and discuss relevant insights about experimental results with Principal Investigator. - Troubleshoot and correct erroneous results or problems with laboratory equipment. - Maintain and monitor proper use of laboratory equipment by personnel. - Draft, write, and edit scientific papers, journal articles, abstracts and progress reports related to the work. - Maintain an integral role in the laboratory's meetings, departmental seminars, presentations, and publications. - Organization, and recording of research material inventory, and placing order for research reagent in a timely manner - Completion of all trainings related to work in a timely manner, including C14, animal usage, handling hazardous material, laboratory safety. - Participate in establishing job requirements and goals; perform duties at the desired level of competency.

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   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.     Research Assistant      Complex Joint Reconstruction Center         Full-Time   SUMMARY: This individual will be an integral member of the research team in compliance with all regulatory, institutional, and departmental requirements.  The candidate will participate in all research study related activities and quality assurance of data for the projects that will come out of The Complex Joint Reconstruction Center.  The candidate will play an integral role in day-to-day research activities and patient coordination; ensuring efficient operations.      RESPONSIBILITIES:   Research/Registry:   Assist in the synchronization of research activities within CJRC under the direction of the Director of Clinical Research and serves as a liaison between the clinicians, research staff, and other research assistants.   Provide overall administrative support for registry/clinical research activities. Provides timely reports to Director, Institutional Review Board, Principal Investigator, National Institutes of Health and/or sponsor for each research project.   Contributes to CJRC research through: - Recruitment process (conducts informed consent process) - Data collection - The development and build of Clinical Research Forms - Assures that research is done in an accurate and efficient manner.   Ensures that all research related regulatory, institutional, and departmental compliance requirements are met as appropriate.   Handles I.T. communications (requests) and generates reports from the registry as needed.   Facilitates completion of all internal documentation needed for research (IRB applications, conflict of interest forms, data collection forms, etc.)   Assists in data collection for registry/research-specific 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.    Acts as a clinician’s scribe in the operating room in order to collect vital intraoperative registry data during surgical cases   Maintains and enhances professional growth through participation in seminars, research meetings, ARJR and CJRC grand rounds, and internal training sessions to keep abreast of trends in the field of Arthroplasty research.   Assists in patient care coordination by assuring patients complete CJRC forms and patient reported outcomes prior to office visits.    

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   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   Postbac Researcher/ Research Assistant Ivashkiv's Lab Full-Time     Job Summary: Exciting opportunities exist for a Research Assistant (RA) or Post-Baccalaureate Fellow in Dr. Lionel Ivashkiv’s research laboratory at the Hospital for Special Surgery and Weill Cornell Medical College. The RA or PostBac Fellow will participate in basic and translational research projects in immunology, inflammation and autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. We investigate cellular and molecular pathways that activate innate immune cells such as macrophages, and the role of inflammation in tissue damage, repair and stem cell function. The Ivashkiv laboratory uses cutting edge immunology, molecular biology and genomic techniques. These positions provide opportunities to develop independent projects and obtain training and experience to prepare for graduate or medical school; the Post-Baccalaureate Researcher Program www.hss.edu/post-baccalaureate-training-program.asp offers more formal training in science and opportunities to present research at conferences and write manuscripts for publication. Positions are available beginning approximately September 2022 and a two year commitment is preferred.    

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   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   Biostatistician II Full-Time   The Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Program in the HSS Research Institute seeks an MS-level Biostatistician, or equivalent, to provide comprehensive methodologic and analytic support to clinicians and basic scientists at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Under the direction of the Program Director and faculty, this biostatistician will provide statistical support for a variety of musculoskeletal and rheumatology research projects managed by Biostatistics faculty.   The successful candidate will play an important role in helping to fulfill HSS’s research agenda through collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, translational scientists, engineers, and other statisticians.  They will have opportunities for authorship on publications stemming from his/her work and will play a key role in producing and sharing results to the broader scientific community.   Essential Tasks and Responsibilities include: - Assist in protocol development by helping to determine sound study design, computing sample size and power, and developing statistical analysis plans - Perform statistical analyses as assigned by Biostatistics faculty - Collaborate on developing grant applications and preparing presentations and manuscripts for publication - Contribute to the educational initiatives directed at teaching biostatics and research design to medical students, residents, fellows, and Hospital staff - Collaborate with data teams supporting clinical projects to help identify potential problems or issues with queries and assisting with their resolution - Statistical programming in SAS, R, or similar software\Collaborate with other members of the Core by suggesting changes or improvements to existing analytic code, study design protocols, and any proposed analytic methods. - Perform other related duties as assigned  

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   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   Research Coordinator  Part-Time Parkmin Lab   Job Summary:  The Laboratory of Dr. Park-Min (website: parkminlab.com) is seeking a part-time/fulltime research technician/study coordinator for the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. The study coordinator will assist with the execution of clinical research trials and will be responsible for the collection, compilation, and documentation and collecting of research data, ensuring compliance and accurate adherence to research protocols and the overall practice of clinical trials. The study coordinator will process samples and analyze data. These positions provide opportunities to develop independent projects and obtain training and experience relevant for graduate, dental, or medical school. Positions are available beginning August 2022.   Responsibilities: - Coordination of research projects under faculty supervision - Screening patients for eligibility in clinical trials; recruiting and enrolling eligible patients in studies; reviewing patient history and recording appropriate pre-study laboratory data; obtaining laboratory blood work from patients and arranging other necessary testing; processing, storing, and shipping specimens; assisting in informed consent of patients in clinical trials; following up with study patients.  

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   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   Researcher for Spine Surgery Applications   A position is available for a candidate at the Hospital for Special Surgery within the Khormaee Lab to start as soon as possible. The focus of the Khormaee Lab is the biologic/material interface in spinal devices. The ideal candidate would focus on assessment of biologic tissues, with a focus on cellular level dynamics, adjacent to implant surfaces. Candidates should have completed a bachelor’s degree in bioengineering or related field at the time of starting the position.  Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in live cell imaging and cell/tissue engineering.    Please contact: Dr. Sariah Khormaee for more information. khormaees@hss.edu