The University of Pittsburgh Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology is seeking a research fellow to study clinical outcomes in pancreatic cancer to start in Fall 2024. Responsibilities will include review of patient data on outcomes in surgical and non-surgical pancreas procedures, compiling, analyzing, and interpreting data, writing of manuscripts for publication and oral presentations. Additionally, updating and maintaining databases by ERM review, formulating research ideas around novel subjects in pancreatic cancer research, and working with members of the faculty to proceed with study design, statistical analysis, manuscript writing, and submission and presentation of work at conferences. Incumbent will also work with residents and fellows on their studies of interest by collecting patient information, statistical analysis, and writing abstracts/manuscripts. Incumbent must possess an MD degree, strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills, and be able to commit to one year for this project. Successful candidates will have past clinical outcomes research experience as evidenced by publications. Review of the EMR to continuously update several prospectively maintained databases for patients who underwent

pancreatic resections at our institution. Expected to formulate several research questions around novelty subjects in pancreatic cancer research (or any other field of interest), present them during the weekly research meeting, and work with different members of the faculty to proceed with the study design, statistical analysis, and manuscript writing.

Expected to duly submit and present my work during several key regional conferences.

Responsibilities also rest on helping/working with residents/fellows on their study of interest. This entails collecting patient information, statistical analysis, writing abstracts/manuscripts, and possibly presenting the joint work.

Collect biospecimens from OR, process, and triage tissue collection for research projects.

Collect samples, questionnaires, and data from participants for research studies.

Present data at weekly Pancreatic Cancer Research Meeting.

Ability to do all the above at UPMC Presbyterian, Shadyside, and Montefiore Hospitals.

Interested individuals should submit a CV with contact information, a cover letter stating how our program complements your research interests, experience and future plans, and the contact details of three references. Interested applicants

should apply through the Talent Center, Requisition ID 24007970

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

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