Student - Research Fellow
About this role
Job Details
The Department of Dermatology at Thomas Jefferson University is seeking a highly motivated medical student/PGY1 eligible to work in the US for a 12-month, funded Derm–Rheum Research Fellowship. This position is designed for individuals planning to apply to dermatology residency with a strong interest in autoimmune and connective tissue diseases (CTD).
The fellow will engage in clinical and translational research within a multidisciplinary dermatology–rheumatology program, with structured mentorship and opportunities for scholarly productivity.
Job Description
Essential Functions
• Assist with IRB submissions, protocol development, and regulatory processes
• Perform clinical data collection, abstraction, and database management
• Conduct data analysis with faculty guidance
• Prepare and submit abstracts to national meetings (AAD, SID, ACR)
• Contribute to manuscript writing and submission to peer-reviewed journals
• Participate in multidisciplinary Derm–Rheum clinics
• Attend departmental conferences, grand rounds, and educational sessions
Research Focus Areas
• Dermatomyositis and lupus clinical database development
• Vasculopathy and vasculitis cohort studies
• Connective tissue disease clinical trials
• Outcomes and translational research in autoimmune dermatology
Minimum Qualifications
• Current medical student/PGY1 in good standing
• Completion of core clinical rotations preferred
• Demonstrated interest in dermatology and/or rheumatology
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Prior research experience (clinical or translational)
• Publications or presentations in peer-reviewed settings
• Interest in academic medicine or physician-scientist career
Work Environment
• Academic medical center setting
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team including dermatology and rheumatology faculty
• Combination of research, clinical exposure, and educational activities
Additional Information
• Duration: 12 months (full-time)
• Location: Philadelphia, PA
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Thomas Jefferson University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Temporary
Employee Entity
Thomas Jefferson UniversityPrimary Location Address
833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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