Clinical Research Fellow, Department of Neurology - Georgetown University Medical Center
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As a top academic health and science center in the United States, Georgetown University Medical Center seeks to provide, in a synergistic fashion, excellence in education — training physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals, as well as biomedical scientists — and cutting-edge interdisciplinary research collaboration, enhancing our basic science and translational biomedical research capacity in order to improve human health. Emphasizing service, we are dedicated to the Catholic, Jesuit principle of cura personalis — “care of the whole person.” Our partnerships with organizations in the region strengthen our work and expand its reach.
Georgetown University Medical Center’s Neurology department is seeking a motivated and skilled Clinical Research Fellow to join our Movement Disorders Division. This fellowship is designed to provide advanced training in clinical and translational research, focusing on the understanding and treatment of movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia, and other related conditions. The successful candidate will work under the mentorship of leading experts in the field, contributing to innovative research projects aimed at improving patient care and advancing scientific knowledge in movement disorders. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:
- Help conduct and implement several clinical trials.
- Conduct and coordinate clinical and translational research projects in the field of movement disorders.
- Design and implement research protocols, including clinical trials and observational studies.
- Perform data collection, analysis, and interpretation of results.
- Prepare research findings for publication in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at national and international conferences.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including neurologists and other healthcare professionals, to develop comprehensive research strategies.
- Assist with grant writing and the preparation of research proposals.
- Engage in patient evaluations and contribute to clinical assessments under supervision.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest advances in movement disorders research and treatments.
Work Interactions
As an employee of Georgetown University, the Clinical Research Fellow directly supports the University’s mission of Cura Personalis. Clinical Trials offer a unique opportunity for patients to receive personalized and comprehensive care in a manner that they may not experience otherwise as a patient. The Clinical Research Fellow will enable patients with Movement Disorders to have more opportunities to participate in Clinical Trials with a focus on increasing the diversity of participants. In the overall scheme of the Georgetown University Medical Center, this position indirectly and directly supports multiple departments. Daily, the Clinical Research Fellow will report to the Director of Clinical Trials and two Principal Investigators. The Clinical Research Fellow is part of a robust team comprised of four research coordinators, the Director of Clinical Trials, two Principal Investigators, and up to four student hires.
Requirements and Qualifications
- MD, PhD, or equivalent degree in Neurology, Neuroscience, or a related field.
- Strong interest and background in movement disorders, clinical neurology, or neurodegenerative diseases.
- Experience with clinical research, including knowledge of study design, data collection methods, and statistical analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research setting with excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of scientific publications.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements for clinical research and ethical guidelines.
- Highly detail-oriented, organized, able to follow directions, able to work respectfully in a team, highly motivated, and committed to providing exceptional service.
- Must be able to demonstrate moral and ethical responsibility and always maintain professionalism.
Preferred Requirements and Qualifications
- Experience with neuroimaging, neurophysiology, or biomarker research related to movement disorders.
- Prior involvement in Parkinson’s disease or dystonia research.
- Proficiency in statistical software and data management platforms.
Work Mode Designation
This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation.
Pay Range:
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position is: $47,586.00 - $87,558.13. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.
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Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options.
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