Division of Plastic Surgery Research Scholar

University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania invites applications for the Division of Plastic Surgery Research Scholar. The role supports a research team, enabling a medical student or resident to gain hands-on experience in clinical trial design, data handling, and study coordination under senior staff guidance.

Responsibilities include managing studies, preparing abstracts, and contributing to publications. A bachelor’s degree with medical training progress is required, plus letters of recommendation and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Current medical/surgical resident or current medical student who at minimum completed first year of medical school.
• Two letters of recommendation and a personal statement are required for the application process.

Responsibilities

• Organize, gain approval and manage the majority of the research within the division under direction from senior clinical research staff.
• Develop skills in planning, implementation and conducting retrospective and prospective clinical trials.
• Create databases to hold abstracted data for outcomes and other studies of interest.
• Monitor and analyze data for interpretation.
• Prepare abstracts for scientific meetings and manuscripts for publication.

Skills

Research coordination

Data management

IRB understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree

Medical student or resident (first year completed)

Job description

Division of Plastic Surgery Research Scholar

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer inPhiladelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research,and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranksamong the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & WorldReport survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provideopportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education,all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach toscholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been rankednationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbeswho named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city ofPhiladelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urbancampus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, andrecreational activities. With its historical significance andlandmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety ofatmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home forwork and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includesexcellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and theirfamilies, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety ofprofessional development opportunities, supportive work and familybenefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources,and much more.

Posted Job Title

Division of Plastic Surgery Research Scholar

Job Profile Title

Research Coordinator

Job Description Summary

The Division of Plastic Surgery Research Scholar position is anopportunity for current medical students or medical residents towork closely with the Division of Plastic Surgery. The primaryresponsibility of the Division of Plastic Surgery Research Scholaris to serve as a member of a research team. This opportunity isdesigned to provide research experience for those in training tobecome a future medical provider interested in pursuing a career insurgery/plastic surgery.

Job Description

The Division of Plastic Surgery Research Scholar position is anopportunity for current medical students or medical residents towork closely with the Division of Plastic Surgery. The primaryresponsibility of the Division of Plastic Surgery Research Scholaris to serve as a member of a research team. This opportunity isdesigned to provide research experience for those in training tobecome a future medical provider interested in pursuing a career insurgery/plastic surgery. The Division of Plastic Surgery ResearchScholar will be responsible for organizing, gaining approval, andmanaging the majority of the research that is produced within thedivision under direction from senior clinical research staff. TheDivision of Plastic Surgery Research Scholar will develop skills inplanning, implementation, and conducting retrospective andprospective clinical trials as well as managing and analyzinginstitutional and national datasets. The position will include thefollowing objectives:

• Gain an understanding of the importance of human protection andlaws which govern clinical research
• Become proficient at generating study designs for new protocolsand submitting to the IRB
• Create databases to hold abstracted data for outcomes and otherstudies of interest
• Monitor and analyze data for interpretation.
• Implement study design and actively recruit and collect data forprospective clinical trials
• Prepare abstracts for scientific meetings and manuscripts forpublication
• Assist in preparation and full participation of divisionalquarterly research meetings
• Prepare and deliver accepted studies for conference posters andpresentations

Education Requirement

Bachelor's degree and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalentcombination of education and experience is required

Current medical/surgical resident or current medical student who atminimum completed first year of medical school. We require twoletters of recommendation and a personal statement for theapplication process.

This position is contingent upon grant funding.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$45,278.00 - $48,027.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications,experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to therequirements of the position, and in alignment with salary rangesbased on external market data for the job's level. Internalorganization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer ismade. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to therequirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Pennoffers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health,dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and yourfamily's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spendingaccounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent careexpenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuitionbenefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can gettuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are alsoeligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans tohelp you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, andSupplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on apre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investmentoptions through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with asubstantial amount of time away from work during the course of theyear. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personalaffairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time withfamily-whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with GenworthFinancial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible familymembers) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of thecosts of long-term care services received at home, in the communityor in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, youwon't have to provide proof of good health or be subject tounderwriting requirements. Eligible family members must alwaysprovide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed tosupporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competingdemands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a widevariety of programs and resources to help you care for your health,your family, and your work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides anarray of resources to help you advance yourself personally andprofessionally.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community,you have access to a wide range of University resources as well ascultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of theUniversity's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit ourarboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on atPenn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latestmusic or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the PennRelays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a memberof the Penn community, you're right in the middle of theexcitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of theseactivities for free.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts andentertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find greatdeals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts andcultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admissionand memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoysubstantial savings on other goods and services such as new carsfrom Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movietickets, and admission to theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offercreative approaches for completing work while promoting balancebetween work and personal commitments. These approaches involve useof non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or jobstructures.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivableloan for eligible employees interested in buying a home orcurrently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used forclosing costs or home improvements.
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligibleemployees on qualified expenses in connection with the legaladoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for upto two adoptions in your household.