Research Scholar - Department of Urology

The School of Medicine at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Research Scholar in the Department of Urology. The Research Scholar position will focus on research for kidney cancer.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
* 37.5-hour work week
* 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
* 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
* 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
* WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
* 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
* Wellness programs

What You'll Do

The main focus will be on outcomes (oncologic, functional, and morbidities) with a special focus on preexisting comorbidities (CKD, obesity, HTN, etc). We will build a database of approximately 1,500 patients who have been managed with kidney cancer over the past 15 years to support these studies. We will also be able to work with former colleagues at the Cleveland Clinic for collaborative studies. There will be other academic activities related to kidney cancer that the staff/fellow will also participate in.

The Research Scholas will also be able to participate in the Department of Urology conferences and other educational activities in the Department, and the staff/fellow will be supported to attend meetings related to the research studies, the annual meetings of the AUA and the Society of Urologic Oncology.

This staff/fellow position will focus on clinical research in kidney cancer and will involve close collaboration with Drs. Campbell and Hajiran within the Department of Urology.

The primary emphasis of this role will be the evaluation of clinical outcomes, including oncologic, functional, and morbidity-related outcomes, with particular attention to preexisting comorbidities such as chronic kidney disease (CKD), obesity, and hypertension. A comprehensive clinical database of approximately 1,500 patients treated for kidney cancer over the past 15 years will be developed to support these research initiatives. Collaborative research opportunities with former colleagues at the Cleveland Clinic will also be available.

The initial phase of the position will involve database development at WVU, which is expected to take approximately two to three months. Following completion of the database, formal research studies will commence. During this preparatory period, the staff/fellow will have the opportunity to engage in additional academic and scholarly activities related to cancer research.

Dr. Campbell will provide direct mentorship throughout the research process, including guidance on study design, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.

The staff/fellow will also be encouraged to participate in Department of Urology conferences and educational activities with residents and faculty. Additionally, support will be provided for attendance at two major professional meetings related to the research focus, including the annual meetings of the American Urological Association (AUA) and the Society of Urologic Oncology.

• Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent.
• Successful candidate must have completed a Urology residency program.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

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Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

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