Subject: Gap Year Positions Available with University of Maryland Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Description: Gap Year Positions Available with University of Maryland Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Dr. Osamah Saeedi at the University of Maryland Department of Ophthalmology is looking to hire two full-time clinical research coordinators and two full-time research assistants for the 2021-2022 year. Positions typically span a minimum of 12 months but can be extended as needed. These positions have a flexible starting date of May or June 2021 and is for current graduates or graduating seniors. Part-time or full-time employment prior to May 2021 is possible and encouraged for training purposes. Previous employees have gone on to medical school and residency at the University of Maryland, Johns Hopkins, Baylor, and Northwell. The research coordinator position involves patient recruitment, interfacing with the IRB, carrying out study procedures, and coordinating patient visits. Those in the research assistant position will be involved in multiple clinical research studies, animal studies (non-human primates and rabbits), and data analysis. Both positions provide individuals with clinical exposure and the opportunity to present/publish research, with the research assistant position allowing more time for in-depth scientific research. Ideal applicants are very organized and have experience with research, teamwork, and patient interaction. Experience with MATLAB is preferred but not required for those interested in the research assistant position. All interested applicants are invited to submit their CV, college transcript, and which position they are applying to [log in to unmask] Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, but priority will be given to those received by March 12, 2021 . Contact Person: Dr. Osamah Saeedi Contact Email: [log in to unmask] You received this email because you are subscribed to the Daily eNews for CMNS Students (CMNS-UNDERGRAD-NEWS) mailing list. If you would like to unsubscribe from this list, simply send an email to [log in to unmask] with the message signoff CMNS-UNDERGRAD-NEWS in the body.