Post Doc Research Fellow, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Current UC employees must apply internally via Success Factors.

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 that improves the health and clinical care of patients. The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and its committed team of faculty, staff, and researchers are dedicated to high‑quality resident education, excellence in patient care, and a commitment to advancing the science of orthopaedic surgery.

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine is offering a one‑year fellowship in orthopaedic research. The fellowship runs typically from June 2026 through June 2027. The fellow will manage ten or more clinical research projects under one‑on‑one mentorship from orthopaedic faculty.

• See orthopaedic clinical trial participants in the hospital as well as in the clinic.
• Conduct research experiments in a particular field within the pre‑determined research scope and methodology.
• Gather and analyze data and develop new ideas that promote current research.
• Prepare data summaries, reports, manuscripts, and presentations of research results.
• Participate or assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations; may assist in grant writing.
• Keep informed of developments in the field to maintain and enhance professional expertise.
• Maintain the laboratory, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies, as needed.
• May teach techniques to others, train, and mentor junior research staff.
• Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities.
• Play an active role in seeking career and research advice, both from the faculty supervisor and from other faculty members.
• Perform related duties based on departmental needs.

Doctoral degree in the appropriate field or discipline, or the recognized terminal degree.

• In‑depth knowledge of a specialized field, process, or discipline.
• May require experience with specialized software programs.

• Office environment – no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well‑being, financial security, and work‑life balance.

Salary and hourly pay rate information vary by position and FTE status.

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), and six 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 and mentorship opportunities.

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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. 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.

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