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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for predoctoral research fellow in the United States is $85,062.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $101,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Predoctoral Research Fellow is a research position designed for individuals planning to pursue a PhD. Fellows typically work under the supervision of faculty members or senior researchers, assisting with data collection, analysis, and academic writing. The role provides hands-on research experience, often in fields like economics, psychology, or biomedical sciences. It helps develop analytical skills and prepares candidates for advanced graduate studies. Positions are usually temporary, lasting one to two years.

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Pre-Doctoral Research Fellow, UMKC School of Pharmacy (Continuous Posting)

UMKC

Kansas City, MO • On-site

$17.50/hr

Part-time

Retirement

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Job description

Hiring Department
University of Missouri - Kansas City
School of Pharmacy
Division of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences
UMKC is rated R1 by the Carnegie Research Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Job Description
The Pharmacy Predoctoral Research Fellowship provides interested UMKC PharmD students with an opportunity to experience first-hand the excitement and challenges of a research career. Students will work with professors on a research project during the experience. Duties and responsibilities include:
• Research duties and training as required by your pre-doctoral research advisor,
• Expectation of a short, written report about what you have learned provided to Dr. Wyckoff within 30 days after your fellowship ends,
• Expectation of working to find a way to publicly present your research (poster, seminar, publication) from your fellowship,
• Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • PharmD student at UMKC School of Pharmacy
  • 3.0 GPA or higher

Anticipated Hiring Range
The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $17.50/hr
Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.
Application Materials
Application materials must be submitted online at https://www.umkc.edu/hr/careers/ . To be considered, please complete the application including Legal Name, US employment eligibility, and current contact information. Upload any documents that you want to include in your application such as a Resume or curriculum vitae
For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu include the Job Identification number 60089 and name of the position.
If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.
Handling of Application Materials
After initial review by the committee all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department. For affiliations and joint appointments materials may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.
Other Information
This position is 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE) for 10 weeks during the summer, non-benefit-eligible, unranked, academic position. This can be adjusted to a portion of hours during the semester, but the position cannot exceed 400 hours.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement/retirement/core-voluntary-plans
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer .
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.

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