Cardiac Surgery Research Fellowship

The Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Laboratories (CORELAB) in the Department of Surgery at UCLA invites applications from highly motivated individuals interested in learning and conducting research in the fields of surgery and cardiovascular medicine. We aim to help foster future physician-scientists who are committed to academics. One open position is available starting July 2024.

We are an interdisciplinary research team that has ongoing projects encompassing all aspects of surgery and interventional specialties from cardiac surgery to interventional cardiology, trauma, and transplantation. We have rich collaborations with specialists ranging from cardiology, gastrointestinal disease, transplantation, critical care, and pediatrics.

The laboratory has other projects including machine learning, device development, medical simulation and cardiovascular diagnostics. We provide state-of-art facilities for health services research with workstations and server access. The team works closely together, with frequent meetings with the Principle Investigator. Above all, we value teamwork, collaboration, scientific curiosity, and a deep commitment to research and academic medicine.

Prerequisites:

UCLA welcomes highly motivated and hardworking individuals who would like to dedicate their research time to advancing clinical care.

The ideal candidate should have a medical degree/equivalent and be in a ACGME accredited post-graduate training program. A strong preference is given to those with categorical positions. We will consider applications from individuals with different qualifications. The position requires a time commitment of at least 12 and as long as 36 months.

The scope of the planned research is individually discussed and specifically designed around candidates’ interests and career paths. Recent lab graduates have had their work published in impactful journals and have given presentations at national conferences.

How To Apply:

Interested applicants should email their one-page statement of intent and an updated CV to:

Peyman Benharash M.D.,
Associate Professor of Surgery & Bioengineering

E-mail: [email protected]

UCLA is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and strives to provide an inclusive and diverse environment. However, we cannot support scholars requiring work visas.