Clinical Research Postdoctoral Scholar

Penn State University•Tallahassee, FL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Urology at the Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA is seeking a Clinical Research Postdoctoral Scholar to support and expand the department’s sponsored and investigator‑initiated research portfolio. This position will work closely with urology faculty to manage clinical trials, develop investigator‑initiated protocols (IIT), and support the research team. The position emphasizes clinical research development, study management, team leadership, and scholarly productivity, with opportunities for authorship, grant submissions, and mentorship in academic research. Key responsibilities include serving as the primary coordinator for a variety of human subject clinical trials and partnering with faculty to design and operationalize IITs. The role requires a background in medicine and/or research in a related field.

Requirements

M.D. or Ph.D. with experience or equivalent training in urology, clinical research, or related field
Self-motivated
Highly organized
Detail‑oriented
Capable of managing multiple concurrent projects
Able to function both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary research team
PA State Police Criminal Background Check
PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

Responsibilities

All stages of clinical trial execution, from study startup through closeout, including regulatory oversight, recruitment, clinical visits, and data collection
Data management including REDCap, TriNetX, database development, data quality oversight, and statistical support
Develop pilot or feasibility studies including device testing, biobanking, and interdisciplinary collaboration
Contribute to abstracts, manuscripts, posters, and grant applications

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