Job Abstract

The Research Fellow (RF) will work on collaboration with faculty members from the Department of Surgery and other faculty, fellows, residents, and staff at UH or other academic institutions to carry out complex research assignments focused on . The RF will be expected to attend and present at local and national scientific conferences, workshops, and seminars.

Essential Functions

• Collect, analyze, interpret, and evaluate research data. Contribute to the experimental design and execution of complex data studies and data analysis for projects.
• Participate in the development and implementation of new and/or revised study protocols, research methodologies, and techniques.
• Contribute preliminary data, background significance, and experimental design for grant proposals.
• Other responsibilities include preparing scientific manuscripts, articles, abstracts, and research reports for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Conduct critical analysis of research literature related to research being performed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

• Bachelor's Degree Required and
• Doctorate Degree Advanced degree (Masters, MD and/or PhD) Required

• 3 years research experience Required and
• Experience with statistical software and/or epidemiological methods Preferred and
• 3 years Original manuscripts as the first or senior author Preferred and
• Previous residency and/or fellowship in surgery Preferred

• Detail-oriented person with the ability to work independently on multiple tasks and manage time effectively. Required
• Ability to work consistently and effectively as part of a high performance work team. Required
• Good judgment, initiative and problem solving skills. Required
• Excellent written communication skills and interpersonal and verbal communication skills. Required
• Ability to follow through and consistently demonstrate primary job responsibilities are current. Required

• Data of research certification (e.g. SCDM, SoCRA, ACRP) Preferred

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly