Georgetown University Medical Center's Neurology department is seeking a motivated and skilled individual to join our Movement Disorders Division as a Research Fellow to provide advanced training in clinical and translational research, focusing on the understanding and treatment of movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia, and other related conditions.
Requirements
- Experience with clinical research, including knowledge of study design, data collection methods, and statistical analysis
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements for clinical research and ethical guidelines.
- Proficiency in statistical software and data management platforms
- Experience with neuroimaging, neurophysiology, or biomarker research related to movement disorders
- Prior involvement in Parkinson’s disease or dystonia research.
Responsibilities
- Conduct and coordinate clinical and translational research projects in the field of movement disorders.
- Design and implement research protocols, including clinical trials and observational studies.
- Perform data collection, analysis, and interpretation of results.
- Prepare research findings for publication in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at national and international conferences
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including neurologists and other healthcare professionals, to develop comprehensive research strategies
- Assist with grant writing and the preparation of research proposals
- Engage in patient evaluations and contribute to clinical assessments under supervision
Other
- MD, PhD, or equivalent degree in Neurology, Neuroscience, or a related field
- Strong interest and background in movement disorders, clinical neurology, or neurodegenerative diseases
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research setting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of scientific publications
- Must be highly detail oriented, organized, able to follow directions, able to work respectfully in a team, highly motivated, and committed to providing exceptional service
