Otolaryngology Research Fellow

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children's Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children's Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City - a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children's health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

The Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology at Children's Mercy Hospital offers a one-year, institutionally funded, research position designed for medical students or unmatched Otolaryngology residency applicants. This program offers a team mentorship model with multiple highly productive clinician-scientist mentors, robust research infrastructure, and diverse projects spanning the sub-disciplines of pediatric otolaryngology - with particular emphasis in population health, otology/hearing, head and neck, VPI/cleft, sleep, and airway.

About Children's Mercy Kansas City & the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology
Children's Mercy Kansas City is recognized for its pioneering work in pediatric patient care, education, and basic and clinical research. Children's Mercy Kansas City is a 390-bed independent, tertiary care pediatric hospital with an extensive catchment area, allowing our pediatric otolaryngology team to manage the full spectrum of complex cases. The Division of Otolaryngology, part of the Department of Surgery, is a nationally recognized leader in pediatric ENT care, education, and research. Our team manages 20,000+ clinical visits and performs over 5,000 surgeries annually. A fellowship program in Pediatric Otolaryngology and a robust otolaryngology residency program are foundational to the Department's commitment to education and training. The division's research program is robust with access to research coordinators, data entry specialists, and research students, as well as access to the Children's Mercy Research Institute resources.

Additionally, it's important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children's Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccines are a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you become a finalist for this position, and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Additionally, it's important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children's Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

The successful candidate will have access to supplemental education in research ethics, statistics, quality improvement methodology, qualitative research methods, bioinformatics, and leadership. The research fellow will work as part of a team including a research coordinator, post-baccalaureate researcher, medical students, otolaryngology residents, clinical fellows, and faculty. The research mentors have supported more than 25 research fellows in the past, and mentees have a strong track record of future academic success. Clinically, fellows will gain exposure in pediatric otolaryngology and complex pediatric otology as well as have the opportunity to network and work directly with faculty and residents at the University of Kansas, where the mentors serve as faculty for the residency program. The research fellow will have the opportunity to attend and present at one or more conferences in partnership with their otolaryngology faculty mentor.

Please apply to position. Please include a CV, a personal statement explaining your interest in a research fellowship (1 page maximum), and 1-2 letters of recommendation.

If you previously applied into otolaryngology, please include a PDF of your ERAS application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews will be offered prior to candidate selection.

Please send required documents to:
Julie Aust
Senior Talent Recruiter
jaaust@cmh.edu
816-560-5912

The benefits plans at Children's Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $15.00/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

This position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children's Mercy locations and may not work from home.

Children's Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation are all factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children's Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, and beliefs.