Urology Research Fellow (Urology Department)

Mount Sinai Medical Center•Miami Beach, FL

About The Position

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care. Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers. Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence. Department: CC017765 BCCC Urology HOD Job Description Summary: The first position specific traits has been revised to change from cancer specific research initiatives to generic research initiatives. Position Specific Traits 1. Serve as a project lead to oversee the execution of existing and future research initiatives – this involves meeting milestones and deliverables, troubleshooting, working with physician lead, physician extenders, other research staff and sponsors, etc.

Requirements

BA, BS, or equivalent degree required.
Experience conducting research within a clinical or preclinical setting.

Nice To Haves

Master's in progress preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a project lead to oversee execution of an existing low grade ovarian cancer program – this involves meeting milestones and deliverables, troubleshooting, working with physician lead, physician extentders, other research staff and sponsors, etc.
Establish an IRB-approved registry to best track patients participating in clinical trials and research initiatives.
Serve as the author of high quality manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed scientific journals (goal is 1 first-author submissions per year) using available resources.
Assist in manuscript preparation and abstract presentation that will be presented at national and international meetings from current initiatives and clinical trial findings.
Help develop concepts into protocols to formulate best practice implementations.
Establish an educational outreach platform working with local health care providers and community organizations to increase awareness about the research initiatives and clinical trial studies currently available.
Participate in tumor boards, travel/attend relevant conferences, and attend research meetings and service line meetings as directed by physician lead.
Assist general research operations in the lab, which includes miscellaneous scientific, administrative, and educational activities.