Research Fellow

University of Kansas Medical Center • Wichita, KS

3d • $22 - $29

About The Position

Train and learn under the direction of a Principal Investigator in the area of Clinical Research. Term: One year

Requirements

• Education : M.D., D.O., or equivalent non-U.S. medical degree.
• Residency experience not required.
• Passed USMLE Step 1
• This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position.
• The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.
• Resume / CV
• Cover letter stating: Why you are applying. Interest(s) in clinical research. Why you believe you are an ideal candidate. Confirm if you have passed USMLE Step 1 (The finalist will be asked to provide a copy of their USMLE Step 1 Score Report directly to Human Resources. Please do not upload your results with your application.)

Nice To Haves

• Education : Passed USMLE Step 2
• Skills: Communication

Responsibilities

• Initiate an investigator-led clinical study including IRB submission, data collection, analysis, submission, manuscript write up, and journal submission.
• Complete training to become an approved research coordinator, including, but not limited to IRB training.
• Participate in all aspects of clinical research projects, including review and assessment of protocols.
• Prepare and submit case studies and written and verbal reports to the Principal Investigator and Project Manager.
• Recruit, evaluate, and educate potential patients for study eligibility, with direction from Principal Investigator.
• Participate in quality assurance activities by reviewing clinical data in medical record charts, assessing pharmacy compliance with protocol criteria, and reviewing study documentation to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate study participant visit activities including scheduling procedures, communicating with subjects, and completing necessary basic study procedures.
• Complete a two-week internal medicine inpatient observership which includes rounding with the medical team and shadowing interns and residents under the supervision of the KU Hospitalist team, Attending at Ascension Via Christi Hospital, or Wesley Medical Center.
• Give presentations and talks as advised.
• Attend weekly educational sessions with internal medicine residents and GI fellows (Grand Rounds or Journal Club) and monthly sessions required by the KUMC Office of International Programs; attend teaching and conferences with residents.
• Review publication-ready manuscripts for the Kansas Journal of Medicine to learn critical review, as appropriate.

Benefits

• Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan.
• Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays.
• One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment.
• A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree