The Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center and the Johns Hopkins Center for Transgender and Gender Expansive Health are glad to announce the opening for their Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Position.
This is a funded, in-person position designed for medical graduates or residents with a focus on craniofacial research (craniofacial trauma and reconstruction) and gender-affirming research (transgender and non-binary health, LGBTQIA+ health, hormone therapy, and gender-affirming surgery). The primary goal is to address critical knowledge gaps in these fields, study medical and surgical outcomes, and contribute to the development of best practices for both populations. Fellows will gain valuable experience through research aimed at improving outcomes and advancing healthcare for these diverse patient groups.
The research fellow will work closely with Dr. Michael Grant, Dr. Fan Liang, and Dr. Bashar Hassan. This research fellowship position begins on July 1, 2025, and is available for 1 to 2 years, with a strong preference for candidates who can commit to 2 years.
Expectations:
- The research fellow will be expected to lead several research projects. Responsibilities will include grant writing, protocol design, IRB submissions, subject recruitment and consenting for prospective studies, data collection, coordinating multi-center educational studies, statistical analysis, and manuscript writing.
- The research fellow will be encouraged to submit papers for publication as the first or primary author and participate in national and international meetings.
- It is expected that the fellow will be in-person for 1 to 2 years, with a strong preference for 2 years.
Eligibility criteria:
- Medical degree at the time of the start of the fellowship (July 1, 2025).
- Proficiency in a data analysis software (STATA, SAS, SPSS, or R) is required.
- Experience in grant writing is encouraged.
- International medical graduates are eligible to apply. J-1 sponsorship is offered.
If interested, please send Dr. Fan Liang (fliang6@jh.edu) and Dr. Bashar Hassan (bhassan2@jh.edu) an email with the subject line "Attn: Combined Research Fellowship". Please include your CV, one letter of recommendation that speaks to your research skills, and a letter of intent that addresses the following key points: 1) why you are applying for the position, 2) long-term goals, and 3) a summary of your previous research experience, highlighting your contributions to the projects you have been involved in.
The applications are reviewed on a rolling-basis. The deadline is November 30th, 2024.
We welcome your application!