What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Fellow position at KUMC University of Kansas Medical Center?
Department: SOM Wichita Internal Medicine (IM) ----- Internal Medicine Position Title: Research Fellow Job Family Group: Professional Staff Job Description Summary: Train and learn under the direction of a Principal Investigator in the area of Clinical Research. Term: One year Job Description: Required Qualifications: International Medical Graduate (IMG) of a Lebanese Medical School Passed USMLE Step 1 Preferred Qualifications: International Medical Graduate (IMG) of a Lebanese Medical School within the past 5 years Passed USMLE Step 2 Eligible for ECGMG certification Job Duties Outlined: Initiate an investigator-led clinical study including IRB submission, data collection, analysis, submission, manuscript write-up, and journal submission. Complete training to become an approved research coordinator, including, but not limited to IRB training. Participate in all aspects of clinical research projects, including review and assessment of protocols. Prepare and submit case studies and written and verbal reports to the Principal Investigator and Project Manager. Recruit, evaluate, and educate potential patients for study eligibility, with direction from 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. Coordinate study participant visit activities including scheduling procedures, communicating with subjects, and completing necessary basic study procedures. Give presentations and talks as advised. Attend weekly educational sessions with internal medicine residents and GI fellows (Grand Rounds or Journal Club) and monthly sessions required by the KUMC Office of International Programs; attend teaching and conferences with residents. Review publication-ready manuscripts for the Kansas Journal of Medicine to learn critical review, as appropriate. Required Documents: Resume/CV 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 program 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: Fixed Term (Fixed Term) 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: $21.09 - $28.47 Minimum $21.09 Midpoint $24.78 Maximum $28.47 The mission of the University of Kansas Medical Center is to improve lives and communities in Kansas and beyond through innovation in education, research, and health care. The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. https://www.kumc.edu/documents/hr/2024 EO Statement.pdf http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination https://kumc-publicpoliciesandprocedures.policystat.com/policy/8446235/latest/ Under Kansas state law, certain KUMC positions are subject to disability preference. For positions subject to this requirement, KUMC will offer an interview to a person who has applied for an open position who is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodation, to meet the performance standards of the position and who has presented acceptable proof of disability. If the position you apply for is subject to the disability preference requirement, you will be asked to provide information in support of your request for disability preference when you complete the application for employment. https://www.kumc.edu/public-safety/clery-information/annual-security-report.html https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf https://www.laborposters.org/federal/1606-federal-pay-transparency-poster.htm
Salary : $21 - $28
