Description
Southern Illinois University Sumner/Hogdson Vascular Surgery Research Fellowship
Description
The Division of Vascular Surgery and Center for Clinical Research (CCR) at SIU School of Medicine is seeking an individual to conduct research and provide operational support for vascular surgery clinical research conducted jointly by the SIU Division of Vascular Surgery and the CCR. Named in honor of the research contributions of former SIU Chiefs of Vascular Surgery, David S. Sumner, MD and Kim J. Hodgson, MD, the Sumner/Hogdson fellow will conduct research while mentored by Vascular Surgery and CCR faculty. Minimum requirement is Bachelor’s Degree in an area relevant to the position. Candidates should possess a history of past involvement in clinical research, a basic understanding of the guidelines that govern clinical research activities, basic medical and surgical knowledge, familiarity with clinical database structure and basic statistical methods, strong interpersonal skills necessary to maintain cooperative working relationships; strong organizational and analytical skill.
Examples of Duties
Research
General
A. Assists the CCR Operational Leader and Division Chief of Vascular Surgery in identifying, planning, and executing research opportunities
B. Provides general support to CCR research staff, coordinators, and/or investigators.
C. Gathers pertinent research documentation (files, medical records, reports, films, etc.) and assists research coordinators and investigators to maintaining research data bases, research source documents and case report forms.
D. May enter patient data into files and automated research databases.
E. May collect, verify records, and maintain data on clinical activity and/or research; prepares associated reports as required.
F. May assist in maintaining patient enrollment folders, consent forms, and supplies.
G. Develops and maintains a positive working relationship within the CCR, outside department, hospital personnel, and outside agencies.
H. May perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
I. Contact research subjects to coordinate and schedule follow-up visits.
J. Provide follow-up to site monitors, IRB personnel, physicians regarding pertinent patient information when necessary.
K. May be responsible for on call duties.
L. Attends mandatory CCR and School of medicine-required meetings, and other work-related educational programs.
M. Gather patients’ related information for studies through hospital records; SIU medical records; physician notes and records.
N. May perform periodic internal quality assurance audits of study related materials to maintain site readiness for external audits
Development
A. Provides IRB regulatory support to residents and faculty, as directed, including but not limited to preparation of IRB submission materials, development of informed consent documents, maintenance of study approvals.
B. Assist or performs project-specific literature searches and/or literature reviews as the directed by faculty.
C. May assist in preparing and submission of research abstracts and manuscripts for faculty and resident research projects.
D. May assist faculty with the development of materials necessary for regional and/or national presentation of research results.
E. May assist faculty with basic data analysis needs. Will facilitate statistical support needs for projects using institutional and/or department level statisticians, as directed. F. May assist faculty with submission of internal or external grant applications.
G. May order supplies and services required for clinical studies in accordance with the budget and Department/University purchasing guidelines.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Graduate of an accredited college with a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree.
2. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.
Desired Qualifications:
1. Must have interpersonal skills necessary to maintain cooperative working relationships with CCR employees, physician faculty, and other research staff.
2. Must have basic computer skills and be proficient with software packages including, but not limited to, MS Office (Access, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
3. Must have analytical skills necessary in order to gather, organize, and tabulate data.
4. Knowledge of pharmaceutical and medical terminology.
5. Should possess a basic understanding of the policies and the guidelines that govern clinical research activities.
Interested applicants should apply via the following link: Apply now!
Position-specific questions should be directed to William Robinson, MD, Chief of Vascular Surgery, at 217-545-8856 or via email at wrobinson35@siumed.edu and Danuta Dynda, MD, MBA, Associate Professor – Research, Director of Scholarly Activity Support – CCR Research & Development – Department of Surgery at ddynda@siumed.edu.
