Research Fellow - Stipend (Friedman)

Education

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

Licenses and Credentials

Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Proposes and undertakes a mentored, innovative project or challenge related to glaucoma. Designs and executes the project, analyzes and presents the outcome.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Read, analyze and summarize published literature
• Design and execute a clinical research project
• Data collection, management, adherence to study protocols
• Undertake relevant coursework if required by mentor.
• Attend relevant meetings
• Meet regularly with mentor to review project progress and milestones
• Plan and deliver a seminar on the project
• Take administrative (inventory, purchasing, etc. ) responsibilities in the lab when necessary
• Write a final report or submit a manuscript to a peer-reviewed journal describing the project and results

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Doctoral degree (MD or PhD)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Clinical research setting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possible lifting of 10 to 20 lbs., depending on the nature of the chosen project(s).

HIPAA Privacy Training and Sanctions

All employees who have access to health information whose confidentiality is protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule are required by the Rule to receive training so that they have an understanding and knowledge of the Privacy Rule that corresponds to their job responsibilities and of the group health plan's policies and procedures that impact on their job duties. Training on the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule and the plan's health information policies and procedures under the direction of the institution's privacy officer is a pre-requisite for this position.