Visiting Research Fellow- Surgery Orthopedics

University of Kansas Medical Center•Kansas City, KS

About The Position

The Visiting Research Fellow will train and learn under the direction of a Principal Investigator in clinical research. The fellowship term is one year. The role supports clinical research studies and projects, including study initiation, participant recruitment and coordination, data collection and analysis, documentation, and preparation of research publications and presentations. The fellow works with the Research Institute and Human Research Protection Program and is expected to develop working knowledge of KUMC policies and procedures. This description summarizes typical functions and is not an exhaustive listing of duties. Responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Requirements

MD or foreign equivalency.

Responsibilities

Initiate investigator-initiated clinical studies, including IRB submission, data collection and analysis, manuscript preparation, and journal submission.
Prepare and submit case studies.
Conduct clinical research projects, including patient screening and recruitment, informed consent, chart review, and data submission.
Provide written and verbal reports to the Principal Investigator and Project Manager.
Recruit and educate potential patients and assess study eligibility 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 for compliance.
Work with the Research Institute and Human Research Protection Program and develop working knowledge of KUMC policies and procedures.
Review and assist with assessment of research protocols.
Coordinate study participant visits, 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 current clinical trials, if applicable to research involvement, through CCR meetings.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage beginning on day one.
Health expense accounts with employer contributions for employees participating in a qualifying health plan.
Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
Additional voluntary insurance plans.
Paid vacation and sick time accruing upon hire.
Ten paid holidays.
One paid discretionary day after six months of employment.
Paid bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave after 12 months of employment.
Retirement program with an employer contribution.
Additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b).