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Our mission at OrthoCarolina Research Institute is to promote, develop and conduct state-of-the-art scientific research and educational programs for the advancement of orthopedic care.

Why choose OCRI?

Share in our commitment to excellence, quality and innovation. Play a vital role in helping people gain access to new orthopedic technologies that could change the quality of life for people around the world. In addition to a positive work environment, OrthoCarolina Research Institute partners with OrthoCarolina, PA to offer competitive benefits packages with health, dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. Join a team that believes in respect, opportunity, hard work, and most importantly, your professional growth.

Current Job Openings

We currently do not have any openings.

To submit your resume/CV please click here or email to ocresearch@orthocarolina.com

OrthoCarolina Research Institute is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

OrthoCarolina Research Internship Program (Deadline: April 1, 2013)
The deadline has passed for the 2013 Summer Internship. The application for Fall 2013 will be available on July 15th.

The goal of this internship is to introduce students to the basic concepts of the design, implementation, conduct, and dissemination of clinical research. These internships are available to qualified students who are interested in healthcare, healthcare administration, or clinical research careers, as well as health economics, marketing, and healthcare policy. Students will have the opportunity to participate in clinical research at a level commensurate with their experience and education. Students will work with physician investigators, clinical research staff, and research patients.

Internships will be under the direction of the department managers. Weekly meetings will allow interns to share their research plans and progress with the research team. In addition, students are encouraged to attend faculty presentations and participate in OCRI community events. At the end of the internship, students may be required to give an oral presentation about their research project(s).

Internships are non-paid, full time or part time with terms ranging from one semester to one year in length. Interns will be required to work a minimum of 20 hours per week (120 hours over 3months). For more information about the internship expectations, please click here.

Prerequisites for Applying

Applicants must have successfully completed at least one year of an undergraduate program at an accredited institution. Acceptance into the program is contingent on academic excellence. The applicant must have an overall GPA ≥ 3.2 and have completed at least two courses in the following areas of study:

• Science • Research methods • Statistics • Clinical research • Social Work
• Psychology • Public Policy • Mathematics • Education • Business • Anthropology
• Allied Health (e.g., pre-nursing, nursing, medical terminology, anatomy & physiology)

Submission
Please send copies of (1) transcript(s) from each college/university attended, (2) resume or curriculum vitae (include at least 2 references), and (3) a completed application form by mail, fax, or email to:

OrthoCarolina Research Institute
2001 Vail Avenue, Suite 300
Charlotte, NC 28207
Fax: 704-323-3967
ocresearch@OrthoCarolina.com

Candidates will be invited into the program following an on-site interview and will need to respond with their acceptance and required paperwork within ten (10) business days of the offer.

International Research Scholar Program

OrthoCarolina, P.A. enjoys a national/global reputation and a position as a leader in academic and clinical orthopedics through the services of Board-certified physicians with advanced fellowship training. The research interest and investigative efforts of the physicians at OrthoCarolina, in collaboration with the OrthoCarolina Research Institute, demonstrate the dedication and commitment to finding solutions to problems that face the medical community and benefit those with musculoskeletal conditions. With access to one of the largest private orthopedic practices in the United States, OC and OCRI’s priorities are centrally focused on (1) improved patient care, (2) high quality research to develop new and innovative orthopedic device and pharmaceutical products, and (3) collaborative and multidiscipline forums to further enhance state-of–the–art medical healthcare.

Position: Research Scholar Orthopedic Specialist

Objectives:

To stimulate international collaborative teaching and research efforts
Increase mutual understanding between the United States and other countries by means of education and cultural exchanges

Goals:

To mentor and work with Orthopedic Research Team to enhance the advancement of orthopedic research through peer reviewed publications
Strengthen collaborative research efforts with University of North Carolina-Charlotte

Requirements:

J1 Specialist Research Scholars must:

Have a degree equivalent to US Medical Doctorate degree with specialty in Orthopedics
Maintain health insurance and medical evacuation insurance for the duration of the J1 program
Maintain legal status while in the U.S.
Report any address change within 10 days to International Studies Office at UNCC
Perform the objectives and goals set by OrthoCarolina, OrthoCarolina Research Institute, and the University of North Carolina-Charlotte

Submission
Please send copies of (1) transcript(s) from each college/university attended, (2) resume or curriculum vitae (include at least 2 references), and (3) a completed application form (located at www.orthocarolinaresearch.org) by mail, fax, or email to:

OrthoCarolina Research Institute
2001 Vail Avenue, Suite 300
Charlotte, NC 28207
Fax: 704-323-3967
ocresearch@OrthoCarolina.com

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