Visiting Fellow

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Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world‑class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

As a Visiting Fellow, you will have an opportunity to contribute to research endeavors that include data maintenance, data analysis, data compilation, and project participation. This role will involve collaborating with research faculty, staff, and students and will expose you to various techniques, skills, resources, and mentorship within the Endocrinology Lab. Dr. Umpierrez’s research portfolio is not only extensive but also impactful, focusing on understanding the mechanisms for beta‑cell dysfunction in minority populations and on the prevention of acute and chronic diabetic complications and the hospital management of patients with diabetes and hyperglycemia.

• Collect, analyze, and interpret statistical data.
• Prepare reports related to research projects.
• Maintain HIPAA and confidentiality standards for all research data and enrolled study participants.
• Collaborate with research faculty, staff, and students.
• Attend lectures and divisional meetings.
• Participate in project development and receive mentorship from advanced‑level scientists.

NOTE:

Position tasks are generally required to be performed in‑person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employees.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

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