GI Oncology Clinical Research Coordinator & Scholar

OPS - Exempt

Proof of post-doctoral graduate degree in basic sciences health related sciences or similar (preference given to Doctor of Medicine or international equivalent) and eligibility for J-1 visa status.

The UF Health CancerInstituteis the 72nd NCIdesignatedcancer center and the onlyone at a public university in the State of a matrix cancer center we span all 16 colleges of the University of Florida pulling together a world-class multi-disciplinary membership of over 330 faculty and 150 staff to address the challenges of the cancer burden faced by the population we serve as we work together to find a cure.

Our Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology Program and Disease Site Group (DSG) is tasked with coordinating the multi-disciplinary treatment and care of patients with cancers of the digestive system with a particular focus on bringing forward new discoveries and supporting the participation of patients on institutionally-approved research protocols led by UF faculty.

Under the direction of the GI DSG Research leader and physician faculty members this fellowship offers participants the opportunity to join the UF Health Cancer Institute in the capacity of a research assistant and to gain experience and exposure to the collection of subject data and clinical biospecimen samples documentation for studies undertaken and analysis of data generated through the groups research activities.

Programmatic activities will include:

• Transcription and analysis of protocol-required clinical data from medical records consistent with protocol requirements and/or upon hypotheses generated with faculty supervisors.
• Organization of team meetings to support presentation and discussion of data with emphasis on facilitating the completion of action items and dissemination of results.
• Drafting executive summaries of data analyses figures and tables to support abstracts manuscripts study completion documents and presentations as well as other activities in support of the research process.
• Participation in the development of the overall research plan drafting protocols collaboration on statistical analysis plans and coordination of the protocol review and approval process.
• Supporting the clinical research process including sample collection and processing as well as the identification and selection of eligible research subjects of enrollment.
• Facilitation and support of protocol and clinical compliance in coordination with faculty and partners across the clinical research continuum at UF and UF Health.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team you will collaborate with DSG physician faculty members laboratory staff research study coordinators nurses regulatory coordinators collaborating stakeholders and other key personnel in the clinic hospital University and at the Cancer Institute to ensure compliance with protocol requirements satisfactory care for enrolled patients and high-quality data collection allowing analyses to support advancements in the field.

A complete outline of expectations will be provided to candidates selected or interview.

Commensurate with education and experience.

Proof of post-doctoral graduate degree in basic sciences health related sciences or similar (preference given to Doctor of Medicine or international equivalent) and eligibility for J-1 visa status.

Successful applicants will:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite particularly Outlook Excel Word.
• Experience with database (e.g. RedCap) and statistical (e.g. CPSS) software packages strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills as well as the ability and desire to work with a broad range of people including investigators physicians clinic and hospital staff sponsors partners at other institutions UFHCI staff and others.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
• Highly resourceful team-player with the ability to be effective independently interact professionally and utilize effective writing and organizational skills.
• Understanding and use of Emotional Intelligence strategies and skills.
• Forward-thinking mentality actively seeking opportunities and proposing creative solutions.

Applicants must upload a copy of the following documents to be considered for this position:

• Letter of Interest
• Updated Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• List of Three Academic/Clinical/Research References

This is a time-limited internship.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.