Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Urology

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, execution, and management of clinical and translational research studies in urologic oncology
• Affiliate with study development, including protocol writing, IRB submissions, regulatory documentation, and data management plans
• Conduct data collection, curation, quality assurance, and statistical analyses using clinical databases and research datasets
• Perform systematic reviews, pairwise meta-analyses, and network meta-analyses in accordance with established methodological standards
• Contribute to biomarker discovery and validation projects, including analyses of spatial transcriptomic data
• Prepare abstracts, manuscripts, grant applications, and presentations for submission to national and international meetings and peer-reviewed journals
• Present research findings at departmental meetings, regional conferences, and national scientific meetings
• Collaborate with faculty, fellows, residents, medical students, biostatisticians, and external research partners
• Participate in the design and implementation of investigator-initiated and cooperative group clinical trials
• Maintain accurate research records and ensure compliance with institutional, regulatory, and ethical requirements
• Mentor and collaborate with junior trainees and students involved in research projects

Requirements

• MD or DO degree (completed or expected prior to start date)
• Interest in pursuing a career in urology or academic medicine
• Prior clinical, translational, or health services research experience
• Experience with statistical software (e.g., R, Stata, SAS, SPSS)
• Previous involvement in manuscript preparation, systematic reviews, or meta-analyses
• Familiarity with clinical trial methodology and regulatory processes
• Experience working with large clinical datasets or cancer registries
• Demonstrated record of research productivity, including abstracts, presentations, or peer-reviewed publications

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree (completed or expected prior to start date)
• Interest in pursuing a career in urology or academic medicine
• Prior clinical, translational, or health services research experience
• Experience with statistical software (e.g., R, Stata, SAS, SPSS)
• Previous involvement in manuscript preparation, systematic reviews, or meta-analyses
• Familiarity with clinical trial methodology and regulatory processes
• Experience working with large clinical datasets or cancer registries
• Demonstrated record of research productivity, including abstracts, presentations, or peer-reviewed publications