Medical Researcher, Department of Surgery

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The Medical Researcher, Department of Surgery will be a PhD level investigator within the Department of Surgery focusing on optimizing the patient experience, integrating research projects, and contributing to innovative educational strategies.

A day in the life of a Medical Researcher, Department of Surgery at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Responsible for optimizing Patient Experience: Implement and administer research initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall patient experience in medical and surgical contexts - at Hackensack Meridian Health and beyond.
• Integrative Research Projects: Contribute to and lead integrative research projects that bridge the gap between medical sciences and surgical education, promoting a holistic understanding.
• Surgical Education Research: Conduct and oversee research activities related to surgical education at both undergraduate and graduate medical education levels, engaging interested medical students in research and related publication activities.
• Cultivate Research Opportunities: Develop, catalog, and promote opportunities for undergraduate medical student research.
• Faculty Development: Develop and implement programs to enhance the professional growth of physician faculty members, focusing on their teaching and mentoring capabilities, and promoting excellence through mentorship.
• Technical Skill Acquisition: Collaborate with surgical faculty to design and implement strategies for improving technical skill acquisition among medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Curriculum and Instructional Design: Design and deliver curricula in surgical specialties through effective instructional design methods, ensuring a comprehensive and dynamic learning environment.
• Surgical Equity: Facilitate research into the equitable delivery and outcomes of surgical care.
• General Surgery Teaching and Learning: Play a key role in advancing the teaching and learning methodologies within the realm of general surgery, incorporating evidence-based practices.
• Work on Education Improvement and Innovation by working towards the overarching goal of improving and innovating education in the medical and surgical fields, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Implement and refine assessment methods to evaluate cognition and learning outcomes, providing valuable insights for ongoing educational enhancements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• PhD in Social Sciences,Outcomes, Education OR other related field
• Expertise in basic data analysis.
• Experience in manuscript and related document preparation.
• Design, administration, and/or execution of clinical research.
• Familiar with various aspects of biomedical research.
• Interest in clinical care delivery and patient experience.
• Evidence of teaching in an undergraduate medical education and/or other health science setting.
• Ability to perform research with investigators of various levels of experience and sophistication
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Collaborative and forward-thinking individual committed to advancing medical education through research, innovation, and a comprehensive understanding of both medical sciences and surgical education.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Evidence of research output including publications and/or presentations at national/international forums. 
• A minimum of 3 years post graduate work experience 

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!