Post Doctoral Fellow Clinical Research

Primary City/State:

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:

Dermatology-Clinic

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Physicians

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Banner University Medical Group is our nonprofit faculty practice plan associated with the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine in Phoenix and Tucson. Our 1,100-plus clinicians provide primary and specialty care to patients at highly ranked Banner - University Medical Centers and dozens of clinics while providing mentorship to more than 1,200 residents and fellows. Our practice values and encourages the three-part mission of academic medicine: research, education and excellent patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position assists in conducting innovative, high-quality research and/or clinical trials, including the planning, design, and execution of the research. Additionally, the position may provide clinical services under the direct supervision of a licensed physician. This is is a time-limited, one year post-doctoral educational/training fellowship.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Under the supervision of the Primary Investigator, may lead portions of research projects, including planning, designing, conducting, analyzing and interpreting innovative research.

2. May participate in grant writing.

3. Collects, organizes and records data for manuscript preparation. Participates in the preparation of timely reports on the research findings in the form of peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations.

4. May engage in new or existing clinical research projects under the mentorship of research faculty.

5. Works collaboratively with other researchers across the system. Customers are both internal and external, including but not limited to, facility personnel and leadership, department heads, and other allied health personnel. External communications include presentations to research and health care professionals, as well as lay people of varying educational and professional backgrounds. The position requires strong initiative, excellent networking capabilities and creative problem-solving skills.

6. Under the direct supervision of a licensed physician, may provide high quality medical care in the clinical setting, demonstrating sound knowledge of medical specialty. Ensures that accurate, essential information is captured for patient history and chart review.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of an approved school of medicine with licensure in state where he/she practices (MD or DO).

Requires commitment to healthcare and concern for people in distress, critical listening skills and ability to communicate clearly, desire to work with all types of people and work as a team member and excellent interpersonal skills.

Must possess knowledge of laboratory techniques, research methods, and data collection. Requires strong communication, organization, and data analysis and evaluation skills. Must be able to maintain good rapport with other departmental personnel.

Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Employees working at Banner MD Anderson on the Banner University Medical Center Phoenix campus must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. This is a requirement of the Whole Family Counseling Program held at this specific facility.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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