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The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for coordinating clinical trials and studies. The candidate in coordination with the Principal Investigator will ensure that all research activities comply with regulatory standards, protocols, and guidelines. This role involves working closely with clinical sites in multicenter studies, other principal investigators, and other research team members to ensure the integrity and quality of clinical data.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
To learn about clinical research methodologies, including study design, data collection, and analysis. To learn about the ethical principles and guidelines governing clinical research, such as informed consent, patient confidentiality, and institutional review board (IRB) approval processes. To participate in the development and refinement of research protocols, ensuring they adhere to scientific standards and regulatory requirements.
Data Management: Gaining skills in data collection methods, management, and analysis techniques relevant to clinical research studies.
Collaboration and Communication: Engaging in interdisciplinary teamwork with healthcare professionals, researchers, and patients to foster effective communication and collaboration.
Critical Appraisal: Learning to critically evaluate scientific literature, including published research articles and clinical trial reports, to understand study methodologies, results interpretation, and implications for clinical practice.
Regulatory Compliance: Understanding the regulatory landscape governing clinical research, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, FDA regulations, and international standards.
Career Development: Enhancing skills in presentation, scientific writing, and dissemination of research findings through conferences, publications, or other forums.
Patient-Centered Research: Emphasizing the importance of patient-centered outcomes research, focusing on improving patient care and outcomes through evidence-based practices.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. or foreign graduate M.D.
POSITION INFORMATION
MD Anderson follows the NIH stipend levels as outlined by the Kirchstein - NRSA. This full-time trainee position will provide a salary between $56,484 to $68,604, dependent upon the years of postgraduate experience.
MD Anderson offers compensated trainees:
* Paid medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for trainees who work 30 or more hours per week
* Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
* Paid Education Vacation and Sick Leave
* Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave and other paid leave programs
* Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
* Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
* Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts
* Fertility benefits
* State of Texas longevity pay
* Extensive wellness, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups
FACULTY MENTOR
Juan Cata, MD
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