Pediatric Plastic Surgery Research Fellow
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Job Location:
Wilmington, DE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
NonACGME Plastic Surgery Research Fellow
Nemours Childrens Hospital Delaware
Position Title:Plastic Surgery Research Fellow (NonACGME)
Department:Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Location:Nemours Childrens Hospital Delaware
PositionType: FullTime OneYear Research Fellowship (Renewable for a second year based on performance and funding)
Position Summary
The NonACGME Plastic Surgery Research Fellowship at Nemours Childrens Hospital Delaware offers a dedicated year of fulltime clinical outcomes translational and basic science research within the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. The fellow works closely with faculty residents advanced practice providers and multidisciplinary collaborators to advance scientific discovery and improve outcomes in pediatric plastic surgery craniofacial surgery microsurgery hand surgery and reconstructive surgery. This position is ideal for motivated individuals pursuing a career in plastic surgery who seek to strengthen their research portfolio gain exposure to highvolume pediatric plastic surgery and build longterm academic productivity.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the fellowship the Research Fellow will have achieved:
- Substantial authorship on manuscripts submitted to peerreviewed journals
- Accepted abstracts at major plastic surgery or pediatric surgery conferences
- Competency in study design IRB processes and data analysis
- Improved understanding of pediatric plastic surgery and craniofacial pathology
A strong academic foundation to support a competitive application to plastic surgery residency or fellowship programs
Key Responsibilities
Research Activities
- Design implement and manage clinical outcomes studies database research and prospective research protocols.
- Coordinate IRB submissions modifications renewals and compliance activities.
- Collect manage and analyze clinical and imaging data.
- Perform statistical analysis with support from biostatistics (training available).
- Prepare abstracts posters and oral presentations for national meetings (e.g. APSA ASPS ACPA).
- Draft and submit manuscripts to peerreviewed journals.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including craniofacial ENT neurosurgery orthopedics neonatology and rehabilitation.
- Participate in grant writing and research funding applications as appropriate.
Clinical Exposure (Observation Only; NonACGME)
- Optional structured OR and clinic observation with attending surgeons.
- Participation in interdisciplinary craniofacial team reviews and case conferences.
- Attendance at departmental academic programming (M&M indications conference journal club resident teaching).
- No independent patient care responsibilities (this is a research-only role).
- Plastic surgery surgical service call required.
Administrative & Leadership Responsibilities
- Assist in research training for medical students and rotating observers.
- Contribute to maintaining the divisions research databases and registries.
- Support ongoing quality improvement (QI) projects within the division.
- Represent the division at institutional research committees or national meetings (as assigned).
Duration
- 12 months (Start date flexible; renewable up to 24 months based on performance and mutual agreement)
Reporting Structure
- Reports to: Division Chief of Plastic Surgery
- Works closely with:
- Plastic Surgery faculty
- Plastic Surgery residents & APPs
- Clinical research coordinators and research administration
- Nemours Biomedical Research teams
- Craniofacial and multidisciplinary partners
Compensation:
- Residents currently enrolled in an ACGMEaccredited residency program will be compensated according to their PGY level aligned with the Thomas Jefferson Medical School salary ladder.
- Nonresident applicants (e.g. medical students international graduates) will receive compensation according to Nemours Research Fellow pay scales.
Qualifications
Required
- MD/DO MBBS or equivalent degree OR currently enrolled in an ACGMEaccredited residency program (plastic surgery general surgery ENT orthopedics or related field).
- Strong interest in academic plastic surgery.
- Excellent communication writing and organizational skills.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Commitment to ethical and compliant research conduct.
Preferred
- Prior experience with research design statistical analysis or manuscript writing.
- Prior publications or conference presentations.
- Experience with REDCap statistical software (SPSS R Stata) or advanced imaging tools.
- Experience working with pediatric populations or pediatric surgical specialties.
For Confidential Consideration: Please apply below.
Application Requirements
- Curriculum Vitae
- Personal Statement outlining research interests and career goals
- One to three letters of recommendation
- For current residents: Letter of good standing from Program Director
For international applicants: Documentation of work authorization (Nemours sponsorship may vary)
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About Company
Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware an ... View more
