Director of Orthopaedic Research
Lead orthopaedic research initiatives and mentor clinical faculty at the University of Louisville.
Best for:Best for experienced researchers in musculoskeletal science with a strong track record in grantsmanship and clinical research leadership.
Overview
The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Louisville seeks a full-time term faculty member to serve as the Director of Orthopaedic Research. This position is designed to bridge clinical practice and academic research by collaborating with surgeons and residents to develop study designs and secure funding. The Director oversees core research staff, manages regulatory compliance including IRBs, and maintains rigorous standards for data and authorship. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in musculoskeletal science, demonstrated grantsmanship, and experience mentoring clinical trainees.
What you'll do
- Consult with surgeons and residents to refine research questions, test feasibility, and develop study designs during a single intake process.
- Enforce strict authorship and data standards by ensuring all departmental datasets have written agreements before leaving the core.
- Contribute to grantsmanship efforts by identifying external funding mechanisms and assisting faculty PIs with proposal development.
- Hire, supervise, and mentor core research staff including clinical research coordinators.
- Oversee regulatory compliance including IRB, HIPAA, and sponsor requirements while providing regular updates to the Department Chair.
- Direct resident research projects, ensuring medical students and learners are assigned to impactful departmental studies with designated mentors.
Requirements
Degree required: Doctoral degree
Language: English proficiency
Instruction: English
Publications: Substantial peer-reviewed record in musculoskeletal science
- Substantial peer-reviewed publication record in musculoskeletal science
- Experience leading a multi-investigator research portfolio
- Demonstrated IRB oversight and regulatory compliance management
- History of successful grantsmanship including industry, foundation, or federal proposals
- Supervision and leadership experience with professional research staff and clinical trainees
- Eligible for appointment as Professor (Term)
Funding & terms
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit their application materials through the online application portal provided by the institution.
- CV
- Cover letter
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