For Recent Grads: Postgraduate Associate Position in Kidney Precision Medicine Research Project

A postgraduate research position in translational and clinical research is available for 1-
2 years in the Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine at Johns
Hopkins University starting June 2019. The research group has several ongoing clinical
research studies including the recently funded NIH study in Kidney Precision Medicine
Project related to various kidney pathologies. The position involves direct patient
interaction, collection and processing of human blood and urine specimens, medical
chart abstraction using electronic health records, study database entry, literature review,
and reporting at team meetings.
 
Requirements for the position include BA/BS in the life sciences or completion of the
pre-medical track. Prior experience in a research laboratory or hospital is preferred but
not required. We seek candidates with a strong desire to contribute to patient-oriented
research and obtain medical knowledge. The associate will have the opportunity to
obtain clinical research experience, interact with patients and healthcare professionals,
and work closely with clinical physicians. There is also an opportunity to participate in
manuscript publication and sub-studies.
 
The lab is composed of a great group of physicians, research fellows, nurses, and study
coordinators. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume and unofficial
transcript to cliu89@jhu.edu by January 25, 2019.