Research Fellow

General Summary

Research Fellow demonstrates an active working relationship and a fundamental purpose of directly contributing to the educational or research mission of the institution. Works with an engaged group of cardiologists that utilize cutting-edge multimodal interventions to treat coronary occlusions, valvular disease as well as electrophysiologic impairments. Coordinates with the Heart & Vascular research staff daily on clinical trial activities and plays the lead role by monitoring compliance to study requirements in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. Monitors the clinical course and collection of research data for patients in clinical trials. Acts as a resource for clinical and support staff involved in the care of patients enrolled in appropriate studies. This position is responsible for development of clinical trial protocols, interpretation of clinical trial data, collaboration to produce clinical study reports and publications.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• May examine epidemiological trends in patient population in ambulatory referral pathway with suspected or confirm preeclampsia. This pathway involves Heart and Vascular and Obstetrician and Gynecology departments.
• Students will be exposed any research methodology, results and/or publications. Provides clinical and scientific guidance and oversight of the generation of protocols, and execution of clinical trials.
• Collaborates with the Heart and Vascular Research staff to develop plans and tools as needed to conduct research.
• Interprets clinical trial data to that lead to clinical study reports, publications and regulatory documents.
• Submits abstracts to national meetings, writes papers for peer-reviewed journals, and submit grants to national funding agencies.
• Collaborates with Heart and Vascular staff to provide regulatory oversight for protocols assigned. Oversees Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions and continuing reviews, maintains appropriate regulatory and legal documents per IRB, Food and Drug Administration and Department of Health.
• Identifies new clinical research opportunities.
• Attends and participates in research team meetings; educational research and clinically relevant workshops to maintain knowledge base and skill sets. This includes travel to investigator and clinical research coordinator meetings.
• Must work will as part of a team working towards common goals, and have excellent communication skills, work independently and be enthusiastic about science.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) In a field deemed relevant by program. Required or
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) In a field deemed relevant by program. Required or
• Doctorate In a field deemed relevant by program. Required

Work Experience:

• Within 3 yrs. of graduation from Medical School. Required and
• Experience in cardiology, medical research or clinical trials. Required and
• Training/experience in the responsible conduct of research, including medical/ research ethics and protection of the safety and welfare of human subjects in research. Required

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

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