Craniofacial Research Fellow

ASCFS; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded research position

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Department of Plastic Surgery, invites applications for a Craniofacial Research Fellow. The 1-2 year funded fellowship emphasizes protocol design, IRB submission, data collection and analysis, abstract preparation, and manuscript writing, with mentorship in grant writing and research methodologies.

The fellow will collaborate with residents, faculty and fellows, gaining experience in both basic science and clinical studies.

Qualifications

• Immersive training in protocol design, IRB submission, data collection and analysis, abstract preparation, and manuscript writing.
• Mentorship in grant writing and research methodologies.
• Collaboration with residents, faculty, and fellows in basic science and clinical studies.
• Minimum commitment of one year; two years preferred.
• Funded research position.

Responsibilities

• Research responsibilities spanning all plastic surgery with a craniomaxillofacial focus.
• Collaborate with residents, faculty and fellows in both basic science and clinical studies.
• Contribute to protocol design, data collection and analysis, abstract preparation and manuscript writing.

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Department of Plastic Surgery July 1st, 2027

Craniofacial Research Fellow

1-2 years with research responsibilities encompassing the realm of all plastic surgery with a craniomaxillofacial focus.

• Fellow will receive immersive training in protocol design, IRB submission, data collection and analysis, abstract preparation, and manuscript writing. The program also emphasizes mentorship in grant writing and research methodologies to ensure success in academic and clinical research. Participant will collaborate closely with residents, faculty, and fellows, gaining valuable experience in both basic science and clinical studies. This fellowship encourages a minimum commitment of one year, with two years preferred for optimal skill development and project completion.
• Funded research position
• See more at https://www.vumc.org/plasticsurgdept/node/234

Dedicated Research Mentors: Dr. Pontell, Dr. Galdyn, and Dr. Golinko

Research Fellowship Director: Dr. Assi