Visiting Research Fellow- Surgery Orthopedics

University of Kansas Medical Center•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Visiting Research Fellowship role will train and learn under the direction of a Principal Investigator in the area of Clinical Research. The term for this position is one year. The role involves initiating investigator-initiated clinical studies, preparing and submitting case studies, conducting clinical research projects including patient screening and recruitment, informed consent, chart review, and data submission. The fellow will provide reports to the Principal Investigator and Project Manager, recruit and educate potential patients, and assess their eligibility for studies. Participation in quality assurance activities, reviewing clinical data, assessing pharmacy compliance, and reviewing study documentation for compliance are also key. The position requires working closely with the Research Institute and Human Research Protection Program, having knowledge of KUMC policies, reviewing research protocols, coordinating study participant visits, reviewing manuscripts for the Kansas Journal of Medicine, giving oral presentations, and discussing clinical trials in CCR meetings.

Requirements

Education: MD or foreign equivalency.
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.

Responsibilities

Initiate investigator-initiated clinical studies, including IRB submission, data collection, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and journal submission.
Prepare and submit case studies.
Conduct clinical research projects (including patient screening and recruitment, informed consent, chart review, data submission, etc.).
Provide written and verbal reports to the Principal Investigator and Project Manager.
Recruit and educate potential patients and assess their eligibility for studies under the guidance of the 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.
Work closely with the Research Institute and Human Research Protection Program and have a working knowledge of KUMC policies and procedures.
Review and assist with the assessment of research protocols.
Coordinate study participant visit activities including scheduling procedures, communicating with subjects, and completing necessary basic study procedures.
Review publication-ready manuscripts for the Kansas Journal of Medicine to learn critical review.
Give oral presentations and talks as advised.
Discuss any current clinical trials if applicable to research involvement via CCR meetings.

Benefits

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance.
Health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Various additional voluntary insurance plans are available.
Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire.
Ten paid holidays.
One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment.
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.
Additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.