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Description:The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Clinical Research Fellow to join a dynamic and growing academic surgical research program. This fellowship is designed to provide comprehensive training in clinical research methodology, outcomes research, clinical trials, and translational investigation across the full spectrum of cardiothoracic surgery and cardiovascular disease.
This position offers an exceptional opportunity for surgical residents, medical graduates, or postdoctoral trainees interested in academic medicine, cardiothoracic surgery, cardiovascular research, or physician-scientist careers. The Fellow will work closely with faculty mentors on diverse clinical research initiatives spanning cardiac surgery, mechanical circulatory support, heart and lung transplantation, structural heart disease, extracorporeal support, surgical innovation, and outcomes research.
The fellowship provides structured mentorship, formal research training, and hands-on experience in clinical research design, execution, analysis, and dissemination.
Program Goals and Training Objectives
The Clinical Research Fellowship is designed to provide Fellows with:
A key longitudinal goal of the fellowship is to prepare trainees for academic careers and future roles as independent clinical investigators.
Research Environment and Opportunities
The Fellow will be embedded within a highly productive academic cardiothoracic surgery research environment with access to:
The Fellow will work directly with faculty mentors and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including surgeons, cardiologists, intensivists, biostatisticians, engineers, and research coordinators.
Research areas include, but are not limited to:
Registry-based outcomes and comparative effectiveness research
Fellow Responsibilities
The Clinical Research Fellow will:
Fellows are expected to develop independent research projects under faculty mentorship.
Mentorship Structure
The Fellow will be supervised by a dedicated faculty mentor team consisting of experienced clinical investigators with active research programs and national leadership in cardiothoracic surgery research.
Mentorship will include:
Duration and Time Commitment
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Applicants must have one of the following:
Preferred candidates include:
Expected Academic Outcomes
Fellows are expected to:
Institutional Environment
Emory University Hospital and Emory Healthcare represent one of the leading academic medical centers in the United States, with a large volume of advanced cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures and a strong commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and research.
The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery offers a highly collaborative and supportive academic environment with extensive infrastructure supporting clinical, translational, and outcomes research.
Compensation and Benefits
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should submit:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Additional Details :Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
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