2026–2027 Otolaryngology Research Student

Cleveland Clinic

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Student position is a one‑year, full‑time appointment designed for highly motivated medical students, recent graduates, or trainees seeking advanced experience in research within Rhinology & Pediatric otolaryngology or Head & Neck Surgical Oncology. This role provides exposure to investigator‑initiated and industry‑sponsored research, multidisciplinary collaboration, and opportunities for clinical observation within a high‑volume tertiary care setting. This position is ideal for individuals preparing for otolaryngology residency. This is a 1 year temporary position that will begin July 1, 2026 and will conclude on June 30, 2027. This position is not available for visa sponsorship. A caregiver in this position works from 8:00AM - 5:00PM.

Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree
• Develop proficiency across all phases of clinical research, including:
• IRB submission and regulatory compliance
• Study design and database development
• Statistical analysis and interpretation
• Manuscript preparation and peer‑review submission
• Abstract development and conference presentations
• Author or co‑author multiple peer‑reviewed publications during the fellowship year.
• Build a competitive academic portfolio and CV

Nice To Haves

• Previous research laboratory experience
• Accepted or enrolled in an accredited college or university as a medical student, MA/MS student or other graduate program student; excludes PhD students
• A desire to gain proficiency in all aspects of clinical research including IRB application, grant writing, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and conference presentations.
• Willingness to author or co-author 5–10 peer-reviewed publications during the fellowship year.

Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly to biweekly research meetings to review progress, timelines, and study objectives.
• Collaborate closely with faculty, residents, fellows, research coordinators, and multidisciplinary teams across Rhinology or Head & Neck Surgical Oncology.
• Commit up to 39 hours per week to research, data management, and approved clinical observation activities.
• Support the coordination and organization of multidisciplinary conferences, including tumor board and subspecialty research meetings.
• Maintain and update clinical databases, including outcomes tracking and patient‑reported outcome measures (PROMs).
• Assist with IRB submissions, protocol development, regulatory documentation, and study coordination.

Benefits

• Participation in educational activities, including resident didactics, journal clubs, and multidisciplinary tumor boards.
• Structured training in research methodology and biostatistics, including study design, hypothesis testing, data management, and interpretation of clinical data, with exposure to statistical software and collaboration with institutional biostatisticians.
• Opportunities to present research findings at national or regional academic meetings.
• Structured faculty mentorship within Rhinology & Pediatric Otolaryngology or Head & Neck Surgical Oncology, including career guidance and individualized letters of recommendation.
• Opportunities to participate in clinical shadowing in outpatient clinics and the operating room, gaining exposure to advanced rhinologic and head & neck surgical oncology procedures.
• Access to Cleveland Clinic’s institutional research education resources and collaborative research infrastructure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern