Research Fellow - Anaesthesiology

A Research Fellow in Anaesthesiology is a physician-scientist or researcher who conducts clinical, translational, or laboratory studies to advance anesthesia techniques, perioperative medicine, and pain management.

Core Responsibilities

• Research Execution: Design, conduct, and manage clinical trials, departmental audits, or laboratory experiments.
• Data Analysis & Writing: Analyze research data, write scientific manuscripts, and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Grant & Protocol Management: Develop study protocols, secure institutional/ethical approvals, and apply for national research funding (such as NIH or FAER grants).
• Clinical Duties (if MD/DO): Spend a portion of time (often 50% to 80%) on clinical anaesthesia, patient follow-ups, or on-call rotas depending on the specific program structure.
• Collaboration & Presentation: Work with multidisciplinary teams (anesthesiologists, surgeons, data scientists) and present data at weekly conferences or international meetings.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: An MD, DO, MBBS, or PhD (or equivalent) in a biomedical or clinical science field.
• Clinical Status: For clinical research tracks, completion of an anaesthesiology residency or specialized medical training is typically required, alongside active medical licensing or Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.
• Skills: Strong background in research methodologies, statistical/data analysis software, scientific writing, and collaborative communication.