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Job Title2026–2027 Otolaryngology Research Student

                        

LocationCleveland

                    

FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

DepartmentHeadneck Seed-Integrated Surgical Institute

                      

Job CodeC99890

                     

ShiftDays

                       

Schedule8:00am-5:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

The Research Student position is a one‑year, full‑time appointment designed for highly motivated medical students, recent graduates, or trainees seeking advanced experience in research within Rhinology & Pediatric otolaryngology or Head & Neck Surgical Oncology. This role provides exposure to investigator‑initiated and industry‑sponsored research, multidisciplinary collaboration, and opportunities for clinical observation within a high‑volume tertiary care setting. This position is ideal for individuals preparing for otolaryngology residency.

This is a 1 year temporary position that will begin July 1, 2026 and will conclude on June 30, 2027. This position is not available for visa sponsorship.

A caregiver in this position works from 8:00AM - 5:00PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

Participate in weekly to biweekly research meetings to review progress, timelines, and study objectives.

Collaborate closely with faculty, residents, fellows, research coordinators, and multidisciplinary teams across Rhinology or Head & Neck Surgical Oncology.

Commit up to 39 hours per week to research, data management, and approved clinical observation activities.

Support the coordination and organization of multidisciplinary conferences, including tumor board and subspecialty research meetings.

Maintain and update clinical databases, including outcomes tracking and patient‑reported outcome measures (PROMs).

Assist with IRB submissions, protocol development, regulatory documentation, and study coordination.

​Student Goals

Develop proficiency across all phases of clinical research, including:

IRB submission and regulatory compliance

Study design and database development

Statistical analysis and interpretation

Manuscript preparation and peer‑review submission

Abstract development and conference presentations

Author or co‑author multiple peer‑reviewed publications during the fellowship year.

Build a competitive academic portfolio and CV

Opportunities and Benefits

Participation in educational activities, including resident didactics, journal clubs, and multidisciplinary tumor boards.

Structured training in research methodology and biostatistics, including study design, hypothesis testing, data management, and interpretation of clinical data, with exposure to statistical software and collaboration with institutional biostatisticians.

Opportunities to present research findings at national or regional academic meetings.

Structured faculty mentorship within Rhinology & Pediatric Otolaryngology or Head & Neck Surgical Oncology, including career guidance and individualized letters of recommendation.

Opportunities to participate in clinical shadowing in outpatient clinics and the operating room, gaining exposure to advanced rhinologic and head & neck surgical oncology procedures.

Access to Cleveland Clinic’s institutional research education resources and collaborative research infrastructure.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

Undergraduate Degree

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

Previous research laboratory experience

Accepted or enrolled in an accredited college or university as a medical student, MA/MS student or other graduate program student; excludes PhD students

A desire to gain proficiency in all aspects of clinical research

including IRB application, grant writing, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and conference presentations.

Willingness to author or co-author 5–10 peer-reviewed publications during the fellowship year.

                       

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