Job no: 523481
Work type: Temp Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Grant or Research Administration
Department:29300500 - MD-CANCER CTR CLINICAL TRIALS

Classification Title:

J-1 Research Scholar

Job Description:

The Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology Program and Disease Site Group (DSG) is tasked with coordinating the multi-disciplinary treatment and care of patients with cancers of the digestive system, with a particular focus on bringing forward new discoveries and supporting the participation of patients on institutionally-approved research protocols led by UF faculty.

Under the direction of the GI DSG Research leader and physician faculty members, this fellowship offers participants the opportunity to join the UF Health Cancer Center in the capacity of a research assistant and to gain experience and exposure to the collection of subject data and clinical biospecimen samples, documentation for studies undertaken, and analysis of data generated through the group’s research activities.

Programmatic activities will include:

• Transcription and analysis of protocol-required clinical data from medical records, consistent with protocol requirements and/or upon hypotheses generated with faculty supervisors.
• Organization of team meetings to support presentation and discussion of data, with emphasis on facilitating the completion of action items and dissemination of results.
• Drafting executive summaries of data analyses, figures and tables to support abstracts, manuscripts, study completion documents and presentations, as well as other activities in support of the research process.
• Participation in the development of the overall research plan, drafting protocols, collaboration on statistical analysis plans, and coordination of the protocol review and approval process.
• Supporting the clinical research process including sample collection and processing as well as the identification and selection of eligible research subjects of enrollment.
• Facilitation and support of protocol and clinical compliance in coordination with faculty and partners across the clinical research continuum at UF and UF Health

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will collaborate with DSG physician faculty members, laboratory staff, research study coordinators, nurses, regulatory coordinators, collaborating stakeholders, and other key personnel in the clinic, hospital, University, and at the Cancer Center to ensure compliance with protocol requirements, satisfactory care for enrolled patients and high-quality data collection allowing analyses to support advancements in the field.

A complete outline of expectations will be provided to candidates selected for interview.

Expected Salary:

This is an unpaid J-1 Research Scholar Fellowship. Center support for necessary visa status will be provided.

Minimum Requirements:

Proof of post-doctoral graduate degree in basic sciences, health related sciences, or similar (preference given to Doctor of Medicine or international equivalent) and eligibility for J-1 visa status.

Preferred Qualifications:

Successful applicants will:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Outlook, Excel, Word.
• Experience with database (e.g., RedCap) and statistical (e.g., CPSS) software packages strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability and desire to work with a broad range of people including investigators, physicians, clinic and hospital staff, sponsors, partners at other institutions, UFHCC staff, and others.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, in both verbal and written formats.
• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to be effective independently, interact professionally, and utilize effective writing and organizational skills.
• Understanding and use of Emotional Intelligence strategies and skills.
• Forward-thinking mentality, actively seeking opportunities and proposing creative solutions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders and critical staff, both internally and externally, through a variety of communication mediums and venues.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

Applicants must upload a copy of the following documents to be considered for this position:

• Letter of Interest
• Updated Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• List of Three Academic/Clinical/Research References

This is a time-limited fellowship.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis by the search committee as they are received.

Health Assessment Required:Yes

Advertised: 24 Aug 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled