Clinical Research Fellowship

Clinical Research Fellow Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding. OUR MISSION Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. Position Summary The Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery at UNC-Chapel Hill is accepting applications for a 2-year funded Colorectal Research Fellowship with a focus on assessment of rectal cancer response to neoadjuvant therapy, hereditary and early-age-of onset colorectal cancer and surgical disparities research. This research program recently relocated to UNC with a robust track record of productivity and past NIH funding.

The goal of the program is to provide an opportunity to conduct meaningful clinical, translational, health services research in a mentored and supervised environment. Expectations include conducting research leading to peer reviewed publications and presentation at national meetings. Dedicated Departmental statistical support, Research Coordinator and Research Administrator help facilitate protocol development, IRB submission and grant writing.

Prerequisites:

We are seeking candidates who will have completed a minimum of two (2) years of training in an ACGME-accredited general surgery residency program preferably in the USA or Canada. We will consider exceptional candidates from international programs.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

How To Apply:

Please apply online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/po...