HIPEC Research Fellow

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

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:

This is a contract position through Mercy Medical Center. Contracts are for one year with the possibility of extension. Most research fellows require at least two years to develop projects from conception through publication. Within the last five years, most research fellows have successfully matched into U.S. residency. The program is designed to provide flexibility to support the fellow's next career step.

Health Insurance:

Health insurance meeting the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) minimum requirements is mandatory for all research fellows. Costs will be reimbursed.

Coverage includes:

Minimum $100,000 per accident or illness

Deductible not exceeding $500 per accident or illness

Co-insurance not exceeding 25% of covered benefits

Visa Fees (if applicable): (NOTE: At this time, we are unable to offer Visa sponsorship)

Fees required for participation in the ECFMG's J-1 program will be reimbursed, including:

SEVIS Fee

J-1 Visa Application Fee

ECFMG Annual Application Fee

Paid Time Off & Holidays

15 days of PTO per contract year

Company-paid holidays

Unused PTO may roll over year to year

Flexible scheduling to accommodate exams and study needs

Conference Travel & Presentation/Publication Support

Travel, lodging, registration, and poster/abstract fees for accepted conference presentations, as well as publication fees for peer-reviewed manuscripts, will be fully covered by the department.

Meal Stipend

Meal allowance for 27 days per month:

$8.00 for breakfast

$8.00 for lunch

$8.00 for dinner

Scrubs

Research fellows are provided access to 2 pairs of OR scrubs.

Parking

Research fellows are provided with complimentary on-site garage parking.

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.