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University Of Florida

GI Oncology Clinical Research Coordinator & Scholar

University Of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, us, 32635

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GI Oncology Clinical Research Coordinator & Scholar Job no:

538284 Work type:

Temp Full-Time Location:

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories:

Allied Health, Grant or Research Administration, Health Care Administration/Support Department:

27320500 - HA-UFHCI CLINICAL RESEARCH

Classification Title:

OPS - Exempt

Proof of post‑doctoral graduate degree

in basic sciences, health‑related sciences, or similar (preference given to Doctor of Medicine or international equivalent) and eligibility for J‑1 visa status.

Job Description The UF Health Cancer Institute is the 72nd NCI‑designated cancer center and the only one at a public university in Florida. The Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology Program and Disease Site Group (DSG) coordinates multidisciplinary treatment and care of patients with cancers of the digestive system, focusing on new discoveries and supporting participation in institutionally approved research protocols led by UF faculty.

Under the direction of the GI DSG Research leader and physician faculty members, this fellowship offers participants the opportunity to join the UF Health Cancer Institute as a research assistant and gain experience in data collection, clinical biospecimen sampling, documentation, and data analysis for the group’s research activities.

Programmatic Activities

Transcription and analysis of protocol‑required clinical data from medical records, consistent with protocol requirements and/or upon hypotheses generated with faculty supervisors.

Organization of team meetings to support presentation and discussion of data, with emphasis on facilitating the completion of action items and dissemination of results.

Drafting executive summaries of data analyses, figures, and tables to support abstracts, manuscripts, study completion documents and presentations.

Participation in the development of the overall research plan, drafting protocols, collaborating on statistical analysis plans, and coordinating the protocol review and approval process.

Supporting the clinical research process including sample collection and processing as well as the identification and selection of eligible research subjects for enrollment.

Facilitation and support of protocol and clinical compliance in coordination with faculty and partners across the clinical research continuum at UF and UF Health.

Collaboration and Expectations As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with DSG physician faculty members, laboratory staff, research study coordinators, nurses, regulatory coordinators, collaborators, and other key personnel in the clinic, hospital, University, and at the Cancer Institute to ensure compliance with protocol requirements, satisfactory care for enrolled patients and high‑quality data collection to support advancements in the field. A complete outline of expectations will be provided to candidates selected or interviewed.

Required Qualifications Proof of post‑doctoral graduate degree in basic sciences, health‑related sciences, or similar (preference given to Doctor of Medicine or international equivalent) and eligibility for J‑1 visa status.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Outlook, Excel, Word.

Experience with database (e.g., RedCap) and statistical (e.g., CPSS) software packages strongly preferred.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a broad range of people including investigators, physicians, clinic and hospital staff, sponsors, partners at other institutions, UFHCI staff, and others.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, in both verbal and written formats.

Highly resourceful team‑player, with the ability to be effective independently, interact professionally, and utilize effective writing and organizational skills.

Understanding and use of Emotional Intelligence strategies and skills.

Forward‑thinking mentality, actively seeking opportunities and proposing creative solutions.

Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must upload a copy of the following documents to be considered for this position:

Letter of Interest

Updated Curriculum Vitae or Resume

List of Three Academic/Clinical/Research References

This is a time‑limited internship.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Advertised:

05 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time Applications close:

19 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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