Postgraduate Associate Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences; School of Medicine
Anticipated Start Date: May or June 2026
Website: https://medicine.yale.edu/obgyn/profile/molly-mcadow/
Introduction:
A 1-year (with possible reappointment for a second year, at the discretion of the dept./PI), postgraduate research associate position in clinical and translational research is available in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at Yale School of Medicine, under the supervision of Dr. McAdow, Principal Investigator. The postgraduate role involves the identification and consent of eligible OB/GYN subjects and collection of biospecimens from patients giving birth or undergoing gynecologic surgery at Yale-New Haven Hospital for inclusion in the Yale University Reproductive Sciences Biobank, which supports translational research projects across the University and external institutions. In addition, the trainee works closely with the PI and Programs Manager to ensure best practices for biospecimen collection and storage, co-represent the Biobank at departmental meetings, and archive samples and data to support diverse studies.
Overview of the Position:
Training:
The trainee will have the opportunity to gain experience with a broad range of different clinical research skills (e.g., design and conduct of clinical trials, IRB development, human subject consent, medical record abstraction, collection of biospecimens, and processing human tissue). Human Subjects Protection, HIPAA, Epic electronic medical record, and laboratory skills training will be provided. The trainee will also have opportunities to gain clinical exposure to the field of obstetrics and gynecology by collaborating inter-professionally with clinicians on the labor and delivery floor, observing C-sections, hospital workflow, and attending departmental seminars and grand rounds.
Mentoring:
The trainee will receive direct, daily mentoring and training from Dr. Molly McAdow and Dr. Joanne Sheu. They will also receive guidance and input from Yale University Reproductive Sciences Biobank Manager, Dr. Aliaksandr Kishchanka. Mentorship will be provided for research design, data management, and patient interactions. Intellectual and technical contributions by the trainee may provide opportunities for this individual to present data at institutional research seminars, national research meetings and/or gain experience drafting manuscripts for peer review.
Education:
Mentorship will be provided in a manner tailored to the individual’s long-term career goals.
This position is ideal for recent graduates interested in gaining experience with patient-facing clinical research and building laboratory skills prior to graduate studies in the health professions.
Qualifications:
A master’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field is required (for example: premed or life sciences/biology).
Prior experience working in a clinic performing patient-facing duties or in a research lab is preferred, although training will be provided for all proposed research activities.
Candidates with bilingual or Spanish language skills are encouraged to apply, though these are not required.
To excel in this role, the applicant should be dedicated and reliable with excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently, as well as in a team.
Process to Apply:
Please submit by email a brief cover letter and resume. The cover letter should describe motivations, research interests and experience, and formal qualifications. Please direct the letter to the attention of Dr. Molly McAdow, Principal Investigator of the YURS Biobank. Please submit the cover letter and resume to the YURS Biobank Program Manager, Aliaksandr Kishchanka (aliaksandr.kishchanka@yale.edu). Application review will begin immediately, and virtual interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Compensation & Benefits:
Information pertaining to Postgraduate Compensation can be found here:
https://postdocs.yale.edu/postgrads/being-a-postgrad-at-yale/postgraduate-compensation
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