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Research Fellow - JR009551

Wichita, KS
Type: Full-Time
Posted: 03/02/2026
Salary: Rate Type: Hourly
Research Fellow


Department:
SOM Wichita Internal Medicine (IM)
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Internal Medicine

Position Title:
Research Fellow

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:
Train and learn under the direction of a Principal Investigator in the area of Clinical Research. Term: One year

Job Description:

Job Duties Outlined:
  • Initiate an investigator-led clinical study including IRB submission, data collection, analysis, submission, manuscript write up, and journal submission.
  • Complete training to become an approved research coordinator, including, but not limited to IRB training.
  • Participate in all aspects of clinical research projects, including review and assessment of protocols.
  • Prepare and submit case studies and written and verbal reports to the Principal Investigator and Project Manager.
  • Recruit, evaluate, and educate potential patients for study eligibility, with direction from Principal Investigator.
  • Participate in quality assurance activities by reviewing clinical data in medical record charts, assessing pharmacy compliance with protocol criteria, and reviewing study documentation to ensure compliance.
  • Coordinate study participant visit activities including scheduling procedures, communicating with subjects, and completing necessary basic study procedures.
  • Complete a two-week internal medicine inpatient observership which includes rounding with the medical team and shadowing interns and residents under the supervision of the KU Hospitalist team, Attending at Ascension Via Christi Hospital, or Wesley Medical Center.
  • Give presentations and talks as advised.
  • Attend weekly educational sessions with internal medicine residents and GI fellows (Grand Rounds or Journal Club) and monthly sessions required by the KUMC Office of International Programs; attend teaching and conferences with residents.
  • Review publication-ready manuscripts for the Kansas Journal of Medicine to learn critical review, as appropriate.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications:

Education:
  • M.D., D.O., or equivalent non-U.S. medical degree. Residency experience not required.
  • Passed USMLE Step 1
This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Passed USMLE Step 2

Skills:
  • Communication
Required Documents:

Candidate must submit the following in ordered to be considered:

***Please ensure all the requested materials below are ready before submitting your application. Unfortunately, you are unable to attach any documentation after you submit your application.
  • Resume / CV
  • Cover letter stating:
    • Why you are applying.
    • Interest(s) in clinical research.
    • Why you believe you are an ideal candidate.
    • Confirm if you have passed USMLE Step 1 (The finalist will be asked to provide a copy of their USMLE Step 1 Score Report directly to Human Resources. Please do not upload your results with your application.)
Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:
Full time

Rate Type:
Hourly

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range:
$21.63 - $29.18
Minimum
$21.63
Midpoint
$25.43
Maximum
$29.18

Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Wichita-KS/Research-Fellow_JR009551 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR009551.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.

Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination


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