Post Doctoral Fellow

• Department of Urology Post Doctoral Fellow
• Department of Urology

Company:

West Virginia University

Job Location:

Morgantown, West Virginia

Category:

Medical Research

Type:

Full-Time Description The Department of Urology at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Post Doctoral Fellow. About the Opportunity This position will focus on clinical research for kidney cancer, and the researcher will work closely with Drs. Campbell and Hajiran in the Department of Urology. The focus will be on clinical outcomes (oncologic, functional, and morbidities) with a special focus on preexisting comorbidities (CKD, obesity, HTN, etc). We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs What You'll Do Assist in building database of patients who have been managed with kidney cancer over the past 15 years to support these studies in addition to benign data.

Work with former colleagues at the Cleveland Clinic for collaborative studies. There will be other academic activities related to kidney cancer that the staff/fellow will be able to participate in. Provide mentorship with all research activities and help with manuscript preparation when needed. This role will be provided with immigration support during employment if applicable. Participate in the Department of Urology conferences and other educational activities. Attend meetings related to the research studies, the annual meetings of the AUA and the Society of Urologic Oncology. Qualifications PhD required. All qualifications must be met by the time of employment. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Academic Writing & Communication Time Management & Independence Understanding of HIPAA protocols Preferred Qualifications Experience with RedCap is preferred, but on-site training can be provided. Clinical research experience is also highly recommended. About WVU West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees. From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures. At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values

• service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation
• unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu. 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.

Job Posting:

Aug 4, 2026

Posting Classification:

FE/AP

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Schedule:

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