The University of Virginia Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for medical students seeking 12 months of on-site, in-person, specialized research training. Through the mentorship from our committed faculty, the Fellow will gain invaluable experience leading novel projects that align with their area(s) of interest and help to support ongoing departmental research projects. The overall goal of this program is for the Fellow to develop: foundational knowledge and principles of study design, conduct, and data analysis; exposure to different otolaryngologic and research disciplines; and expertise supporting an academic career in otolaryngology.

　　Fellows will collaborate with faculty and take a primary role in conducting research projects, preferably in multiple subspecialty areas. Depending on the Fellow’s interests, goals and existing skillset, projects could span a variety of research disciplines including retrospective and prospective clinical research, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, population-based database mining, innovative product development, or basic science/translational research. Fellows will have the opportunity to complete projects already in progress, but when possible will oversee projects from initiation to completion. Preparation of abstracts for presentation at national meetings and manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals is expected.

　　Qualified candidates must be have a bachelor's degree and enrolled in an MD training program. The successful candidate for the fellowship will have a strong interest in basic science and/or clinical research within otolaryngology, with prior experience in experimental design, data assessment/interpretation, scientific presentation, and scholarly writing.

　　This position will accept applications through March 31, 2024. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

　　This is a 12-month appointment.

　　For additional information about the position, please contact James Daniero, MD, MS at [email protected] and Elena Miller, MPH at [email protected] .

　　For questions about the application process, please contact Karon Harrington, Academic Recruiter, at [email protected] ([email protected]) .

　　For more information about the research fellowship, refer to our website:

　　https://med.virginia.edu/otolaryngology/research/fellowship/

　　TO APPLY:

　　Please apply through UVA Careers (http://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/job/R0056776/Research-Fellow-Department-of-Otolaryngology) , and search for Requisition #R0056776. Complete an application online with the following documents:

　　Curriculum vitae

　　Medical school transcript

　　Brief cover letter describing research interest

　　2 reference letters

　　Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'.

　　PHYSICAL DEMANDS

　　This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

　　The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.