Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Summary

Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center – Now Hiring an HIPEC Research Fellow!

Mercy Medical Center is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023–2025) and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025. Additionally, we are proud to be a multi-time recipient of Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2025.

As a hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive and empowering environment where dedicated medical professionals thrive. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact through your work and contributing to a mission of compassionate care, we invite you to apply today and join our Mercy family.

Responsibilities

The Surgical Oncology Research Scholar Program at the Institute for Cancer Care at Mercy aims
to train future clinical researchers and advance knowledge in the field of peritoneal surface
malignancies, including gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and peritoneal cancers. As a research
fellow, you will gain experience in research methodology, literature review, study design, data
collection and analysis, and preparation of manuscripts and presentations. Many research
fellows use this experience to build the foundation for competitive medical career steps, such
as residency.
The Institute for Cancer Care at Mercy is an internationally recognized referral center for
cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), offering a
unique environment for high-impact multidisciplinary research. Projects span surgical
outcomes, pathology, genomics, imaging, systemic therapy, quality of life, cancer survivorship,
and more. Working closely with principal investigators (surgical oncologists), research staff, and
collaborating departments, the research fellow will contribute to ongoing CRS/HIPEC research
and support studies that translate directly into clinical practice.
Responsibilities & Duties:

• Design and conduct independent research projects, including question and hypothesis
  generation, study design, data collection and analysis, interpretation of results,
  preparation of abstracts and manuscripts, and conference presentations
• Perform comprehensive chart reviews and enter confidential patient data into research
  database
• Assist with Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions and document preparation
• Conduct literature reviews to inform study design, methodology, and interpretation
• Perform statistical analyses and generate reports; identify and correct data
  discrepancies
• Collaborate with principal investigators, research staff, and departmental partners
• Critically evaluate departmental research projects and provide constructive feedback
• Ensure compliance with ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements, including Good
  Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Attend weekly research meetings and report progress on ongoing studies
• Develop a full understanding of national and institutional protocols for peritoneal
  surface malignancies
• Assist physicians in the development of clinical trial protocols
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and submissions for regional and national
  presentations
• Assist physicians with journal reviews using online resources and the Mercy Medical
  Center Library
• Attend weekly and monthly multidisciplinary tumor boards to discuss multimodal
  treatment approaches

Participate in the annual research fundraising event, Heat It to Beat It (www.heatit.org)

Requirements

 Education

• M.D. . D.O. degree (international medical graduates welcome)

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in medical research
• Fundamental knowledge of research design, statistical analysis, and data
  interpretation (including multivariate and survival analyses)
• Interest in oncology, surgery, and peritoneal surface malignancies
• Prior clinical experience preferred

Skills

• Solid English written and verbal communication ability
• Strong organizational and time-management capabilities with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Proficiency with statistical software
• Understanding of oncology treatment principles

Min

USD $17.83/Hr.

Max

USD $26.75/Hr.

Salary Information

Compensation decisions are made in alignment with internal equity, role scope, and market data to ensure fair and consistent pay practices. Most new hires are typically placed within the lower to mid-portion of the range; offers above that level are reserved for candidates with advanced or highly specialized qualifications.

Benefits

Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category

• Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and “catch up” provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
• Voluntary Benefits
• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
• Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy’s Mission and Values

This position specifically offers the following benefits additionally:

EEO Statement

Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.