Research Scholar

Eastern Virginia Medical School; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk is seeking a Research Scholar to engage in research projects within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The role involves a variety of responsibilities including conducting experiments, analyzing data, and contributing to clinical trials.

The ideal candidate must hold a degree in Medicine and have at least two years of related research experience. Proficiency in ultrasound equipment and Microsoft software is preferred. This position offers a unique opportunity to further research in a dynamic academic setting.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related research experience or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Experience with subject recruitment and informed consent.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of scientific methods.
• Conduct literature searches for assigned projects.
• Develop investigative strategies.
• Propose and gain approval for scientific protocols.
• Analyze data outlined in protocols.
• Conduct experiments and publish findings.
• Contribute to clinical trials.
• Participate in educational conferences.

Skills

Research analysis

Statistical skills

Ultrasound knowledge

Microsoft software

Education

Degree in Medicine

Job description

Overview

Research Scholar will be assigned to work with research projects with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of scientific method with respect to assigned project(s).
• Performs literature search applicable to assigned project(s).
• Develop investigative strategies with regards to project of study.
• Propose and gain approval of the scientific protocol with regards to the investigative review board, and other research committees.
• Identify, extrapolate and analyze data outlined in assigned protocol(s).
• Conduct experiments proposed in protocol(s).
• Correlate findings with what has been previously published, and publish contributions to the research.
• Contribute to department clinical trials through subject screening, recruitment, informed consent, follow up visits, and data entry.
• Participate in educational conferences.
• Acquire ultrasound knowledge through research activities.
• Screen the EMR as permitted for patients who meet any study criteria.
• Call patients or approach them in clinic about studies.
• Review informed consent with patients/enrolling them in studies.
• Randomize subjects to study drug.
• Perform blood draws and specimen processing/shipping.
• Chart abstraction from EPIC and data entry.
• Taking vitals like blood pressure, height, weight, waist circumference.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education Degree in Medicine.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience 2 years of related research experience or equivalent experience preferred. Knowledge of ultrasound equipment and software; experience with subject recruitment and informed consent, knowledge of Microsoft computer software.
• Language/ Research Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to research, analyze, extrapolate, and record data with elements of observations directly related to assigned research proposals. Statistical skill is preferred.

Location: US-VA-Norfolk