OverviewHello humankindness (https://hellohumankindness.org/)Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, (http://phoenix.gov/visitors/index.html) St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute (https://www.barrowneuro.org/) , Norton Thoracic Institute (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/norton-thoracic-institute) , Cancer Center at St. Joseph's (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/stjosephs/services/university-of-arizona-cancer-center) , Ivy Brain Tumor Center (https://www.ivybraintumorcenter.org/) , and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (https://www.supportstjosephs.org/traumacenter) (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies (http://www.bestcompaniesaz.com/) .Look for us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/DignityHealthStJosephsHospitalMedicalCenter) and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/DignityHealthAZ) .For the health of our community we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.ResponsibilitiesNorton Thoracic Institute (NTI) is one of the nation's leading medical centers for the diagnosis and treatment of lung, esophageal, and chest diseases. NTI was the first lung transplant program in the Valley when it launched in 2006. The program made a leap to No. 1 in the nation in 2017 for the number of lung transplants performed and recently celebrated its 1,000 lung transplant in November 2020. NTI has earned a reputation for excellence and innovation in caring for patients with complex and difficult thoracic problems. The program conducts groundreaking research to better understand the nature of disease, response to treatment, and outcomes for patients.We are searching for a suitable candidate to fill a 2 year clinical research fellowship position, with a primary focus on clinical outcomes of LT recipients. As part of the fellowship, research fellows will be mentored by transplant pulmonologists and will have access to clinical research staff, a statistician, a medical illustrator, and a medical editor. The fellow will be expected to learn the process of research protocol writing, IRB submission, IRB approval, data collection, and medical writing. In addition to submitting their work to medical journals, fellows will present their research findings at international/national academic society meetings including the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplant, American Transplant Congress, and CHEST. Applicants with a medical degree (MD or equivalent) and research experience will be highly preferred, though select candidates with experience in the biomedical field may be considered.Duration of the Research Fellowship:2 years#LI-DHQualificationsMD degree, or its equivalent, including Ph.D, DO or MBBS requiredPrior clinical research experienceWorking knowledge of Microsoft Word, Power point, and ExcelWorking knowledge of statistical software (e.g. SPSS)Excellent work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to publishing impactful scientific manuscriptsStrong communication skills and an ability to interact with mentors and team members in a congenial and collegial mannerEnglish language proficiency, both verbal and writtenFamiliar with basic computer, mathematical, scientific, reasoning, and oral and written communication skills as appropriate required.Pay Range$22.95 - $33.28 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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