Visiting Research Fellow- Surgery Orthopedics

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13698522 Visiting Research Fellow- Surgery Orthopedics Department: SOM KC Orthopedic Surgery ----- Ortho Admin Position Title: Visiting Research Fellow- Surgery Orthopedics Job Family Group: Professional Staff Job Description Summary: The Visiting Research Fellowship role will train and learn under the direction of a Principal Investigator in the area of Clinical Research. Term: One year. Job Description: Job Duties Outlined - 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. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Required Qualifications 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. Required Documents - Resume/CV - Cover Letter Comprehensive Benefits Package: Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement pr gram with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html Employee Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Rate Type: Hourly Compensation Statement: The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. Pay Range: $21.63 - $29.18 Minimum $21.63 Midpoint $25.43 Maximum $29.18 Application Instructions: To learn more and apply online, please visit