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Clinical Research Fellow 0 - NoneClinical Research Fellow 1 - One year of post-terminal ... Collaborates with the Principal Investigator, interprofessional research team, fellowship ...

Houston Methodist

Clinical Research Fellow 0 - NoneClinical Research Fellow 1 - One year of post-terminal ... Collaborates with the Principal Investigator, interprofessional research team, fellowship ...

Houston Methodist

Clinical Research Fellow 0 - NoneClinical Research Fellow 1 - One year of post-terminal ... Collaborates with the Principal Investigator, interprofessional research team, fellowship ...

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As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for clinical research fellowship in the United States is $107,336.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,000.00 and $122,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Clinical Research Fellowship is a specialized training position for medical professionals or scientists to gain hands-on experience in clinical research. Fellows work under the mentorship of experienced researchers, contributing to study design, data collection, analysis, and publication. These positions help build expertise in research methodologies, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based medicine. The experience can enhance career prospects in academia, industry, or clinical practice.

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During a Clinical Research Fellowship, you will typically engage in a mix of investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored clinical trials, ranging from protocol development to patient recruitment and data analysis. Your patient interactions may include informed consent discussions, conducting study-related assessments, and monitoring participants throughout their involvement. Fellows often collaborate closely with principal investigators, research coordinators, and clinical staff to ensure studies are compliant and rigorous. This hands-on experience is invaluable in developing both research acumen and clinical understanding, paving the way for future academic or industry career opportunities.

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Clinical Research Fellow 1

Houston Methodist Academic Institute

Houston, TX

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Research Fellow position is responsible for performing clinical research of a complex nature; plans, executes and completes clinical research projects under the supervision/direction of a Principal Investigator. This position provides structured education and first-hand applied experiences in such topics as epidemiology, biostatistics, clinical pharmacology, and biomedical ethics/regulation and a certificate of fellowship is granted to the Clinical Research Fellow upon satisfactory completion of the fellowship program.
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an accredited medical school, Pharm D or Doctoral degree (PhD) in medical field

EXPERIENCE
  • Clinical Research Fellow 0 - None
  • Clinical Research Fellow 1 – One year of post-terminal experience
  • Clinical Research Fellow 2 – Two years of post-terminal experience
  • Clinical Research Fellow 3 – Three years of post-terminal experience
  • Clinical Research Fellow 4 – Four years of post-terminal experience

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
  • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
  • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Directs patient contact supporting the performance of clinical protocols.
  • Enrolls subjects into prospective studies and obtains informed consent from patients and legally authorized representatives in accordance with hospital policy and the study protocol.
  • Collaborates with the Principal Investigator, interprofessional research team, fellowship stakeholders, and health care professionals regularly for problem resolution and/or achievement of research study goals.
  • Serves as a mentor and provides educational and research oversight for other learners in the applicable department or research lab. Role models effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication, which includes active listening and teaching, assisting in development of such skills. Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Collects and processes study data and maintain study databases in accordance with study protocols.
  • Develops and conducts statistical analyses for interventional and observational studies using relevant statistical software.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Participates in study data auditing and monitoring procedures.
  • Ensures study procedures are being conducted in accordance with hospital and research institute policy and Good Clinical Practice.
  • Communicates study findings to applicable hospital committees and stakeholders.
  • Completes fellowship objectives and all assigned duties as listed in the identified specific fellowship program.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Participates in grant preparation and formal requests to solicit financial support for ongoing and planned studies.
  • Manages study finances and resources needed to conduct a clinical study. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Develops study protocols, policies, procedures, and order sets based on evidence from published studies and findings from internal studies.
  • Prepares and delivers educational presentations and deliver written reports of scholarship, including but not limited to, published manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals, quarterly activity reports to fellowship stakeholders, and activity reports to external study sponsors as needed.
  • Assists with recruitment of future fellows into this fellowship training program.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
    WORK ATTIRE
    • Uniform: No
    • Scrubs: Yes
    • Business professional: No
    • Other (department approved): Yes

    ON-CALL*
    *Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
    • On Call* No

    TRAVEL**
    **Travel specifications may vary by department**
    • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
    • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an accredited medical school, Pharm D or Doctoral degree (PhD) in medical field

EXPERIENCE
  • Clinical Research Fellow 0 - None
  • Clinical Research Fellow 1 – One year of post-terminal experience
  • Clinical Research Fellow 2 – Two years of post-terminal experience
  • Clinical Research Fellow 3 – Three years of post-terminal experience
  • Clinical Research Fellow 4 – Four years of post-terminal experience

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care. Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs. Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports clinical research protocols and extramurally funded translational research programs.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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