Research Scholar - Department of Urology

West Virginia University•West Virginia, WV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Medicine at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Research Scholar in the Department of Urology. The Research Scholar position will focus on research for kidney cancer. The main focus will be on outcomes (oncologic, functional, and morbidities) with a special focus on preexisting comorbidities (CKD, obesity, HTN, etc). We will build a database of approximately 1,500 patients who have been managed with kidney cancer over the past 15 years to support these studies. We will also be able to work with former colleagues at the Cleveland Clinic for collaborative studies. There will be other academic activities related to kidney cancer that the staff/fellow will also participate in. The Research Scholar will also be able to participate in the Department of Urology conferences and other educational activities in the Department, and the staff/fellow will be supported to attend meetings related to the research studies, the annual meetings of the AUA and the Society of Urologic Oncology.

Requirements

MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent.
Completion of a Urology residency program.
All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

Conduct research focused on kidney cancer outcomes, including oncologic, functional, and morbidities, with a special emphasis on pre-existing comorbidities.
Build and manage a database of approximately 1,500 patients managed for kidney cancer over the past 15 years.
Collaborate with former colleagues at the Cleveland Clinic for research studies.
Participate in other academic activities related to kidney cancer.
Participate in Department of Urology conferences and other educational activities.
Attend meetings related to research studies, the annual meetings of the AUA and the Society of Urologic Oncology.