Research Fellow, Department of Neurosurgery
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University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Neurotrauma Division seeks a Research Fellow to gain advanced clinical research skills under a mentor and pursue Neurotrauma expertise. The role includes assisting translational neurosurgical projects, independently conducting studies, recording data per protocols, interpreting results and performing statistical analyses, and collecting performance-improvement data in neurotrauma clinics. You will ensure regulatory compliance, maintain documentation, liaise with research staff and clinicians, and disseminate findings through presentations and manuscripts. Requirements: bachelor’s degree and experience with patient interactions and clinical research; MD or DO with OH license preferred. Full-time onsite in Cincinnati. Apply via the UC applicant portal; internal UC employees must apply through SuccessFactors; UC is an E-Verify employer. Pro tip: tailor your CV to highlight clinical research and regulatory compliance.
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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
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Job Overview
As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine's doctors are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Neurosurgery is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff.
As one of the first surgical training programs in the country, UC continues to drive the direction in our field. Since 1948, University of Cincinnati Department of Neurosurgery has been the academic resource and leader for the region.
Our faculty consists of experts in every subspecialty of neurosurgery, providing residents with an in-depth understanding of any path they may want to pursue. Residents seek out our department for the depth and breadth they know they will receive. From a renowned cadaveric dissection lab to unlimited research opportunities, neurosurgery residents at the University of Cincinnati know they will have the resources to push themselves and the department to the next level.
The University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Neurotrauma Division is seeking a Research Fellow. The Research Fellow will work under the supervision of a professional mentor who is responsible for the Fellow’s fiscal and intellectual activities. The purpose of the Research Fellowship is to gain understanding and advanced knowledge of clinical research methods, application of the theoretical knowledge from academic training, and to gain career / professional development to advance towards becoming a Neurotrauma expert.
Essential Functions
- Assist in translational neurosurgical-focused research projects.
- Independently perform research studies and record data according to research protocols.
- Interpret data and assist in judging validity of data. Perform statistical and graphical analysis of data.
- Collection of clinical performance improvement and research data in neurotrauma clinics
- Participate in Post Acute Care Clinic for TBI administrative and research meetings
- Apply research principals for complex assignments.
- Ensure compliance with contract principles, federal regulations, laws and University of Cincinnati (UC)/University of Cincinnati Physicians Company (UCPC) policy and operating procedures.
- Maintain regulatory documentation.
- Liaison with research staff, clinic providers, university departments, ancillary departments, and research collaborators
- Synthesize experimental findings by writing presentations and manuscripts
- Disseminate findings at conferences and in publications
- Perform related duties based on Neurotrauma Division need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
- Bachelor’s Degree.
Required Experience
- Experience with patient interactions and clinical research projects.
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Medical school training / experience (MD or DO) with opportunity to obtain OH medical license preferred.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Sitting - Continuously
- Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
- Hearing, listening - Often
- Talking - Often
- Standing - Often
- Walking - Often
- Bending - Often
- Stooping - Often
- Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
- Kneeling, squatting - Often
- Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.
- Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.
- Atmospheric Conditions: Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at [email protected].
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