Research Scholar - Department of Urology

Job Description - Research Scholar

The School of Medicine at West Virginia University is accepting applications for a Research Scholar in the Department of Urology. The position will focus on research for kidney cancer.

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays
• 24 annual leave days per year
• 18 sick days per year, flexible for family and medical appointments
• Health insurance and wellness programs
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee match

The main focus will be on outcomes (oncologic, functional, and morbidities) with a special focus on preexisting comorbidities (CKD, obesity, HTN, etc). We will build a database of approximately 1,500 patients who have been managed with kidney cancer over the past 15 years to support these studies. We will also be able to work with former colleagues at the Cleveland Clinic for collaborative studies.

Other academic activities related to kidney cancer will also be part of the role. The Fellow will participate in Department of Urology conferences, educational activities, and will be supported to attend meetings such as the AUA and Society of Urologic Oncology annual meetings.

• MD, DO, or foreign equivalent degree
• Completed urology residency program
• All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.