Position Summary

The Research Fellow will participate in advanced research under the mentorship of senior faculty within the Valley GME program. This non-ACGME-accredited fellowship is designed to provide rigorous training in clinical, translational, and/or basic science research methods relevant to a specific therapeutic area. The fellow will contribute to ongoing research studies, develop independent projects, and gain experience in study design, data analysis, abstract and manuscript preparation, professional presentation to national and international-level cardiovascular conferences and grant development.

This position does not include formal clinical training and does not lead to board eligibility in any specialty.

Salary: Starting at $76,932.00

Education

Required:

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree
• Demonstrated interest in cardiovascular research.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Position is not eligible for J-1 waiver sponsorship.

Skills

Preferred:

• Prior research experience and publication record in cardiovascular or related biomedical fields.
• Knowledge in creating, querying and maintaining research databases (e.g. ACCESS, Redcap)
• Experience in using one or more of the standard statistical software packages 
• Experience with clinical trial coordination or translational laboratory techniques

Job Location

Shift

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

EEO Statement

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