Medical Research Job In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Research Instructor
Minimally Invasive Bariatric and General Surgery
Research Instructor
The Department of Surgery, Division of Minimally Invasive Bariatric and General Surgery (MIBGS) at the University of Pittsburgh seeks applicants for a full time Research Instructor, appointment stream. Ideal candidates should possess a Master’s degree and 5 years experience or a PhD in epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related field. Candidates should have a demonstrated record of success as evidenced by publications in peer reviewed journals. Applicants should have command of the English language and evidence of strong communication, good writing, and interpersonal skills.
The successful candidate will collaborate with fellow MIBGS investigators by providing technical and statistical expertise, conducting longitudinal data analysis and literature reviews, preparing and submitting documents for publication, aiding in study design and grant proposals, and participating in other division projects as needed. The candidate will have the opportunity to lead and author studies within the research group as interest and skills allow. Development of independent research topics and grants is encouraged.
The Division of Minimally Invasive Bariatric and General Surgery conducts innovative, high impact observational and clinical trial research related to clinical outcomes in Minimally Invasive Bariatric and General Surgery.
Interested individuals should submit a CV with contact information and a cover letter. Salary will be commensurate with relevant educational background and experience. Interested applicants should apply through the Talent Center, Requisition ID 21003951.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity, EOE, including disability/vets.
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The UPMC Department of Surgery is one of the leading surgical programs in the country, offering innovative surgical procedures, state-of-the-art technology, and high-quality patient care.
Working closely with the Department’s academic partner, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, the department’s surgeons pioneer and refine surgical procedures to provide leading-edge, compassionate care to patients who require surgical services in a wide range of specialties.
The department is composed of seven divisions, including the following:
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgery
- Pediatric Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
- Transplantation
- Trauma and General Surgery
- Vascular Surgery