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Current Opportunities at Vanderbilt

The Colorectal Research Center at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is looking for a research person for a one-year position starting August 2026. We are a group of seven colorectal surgeons actively engaged in a wide range of health services, clinical, and translational research.

Department Surgery: Colon & Rectal Surgery
Full Description

Fellows will receive close mentorship from faculty and learn statistical methods with access to a full-time biostatistician and other resources available through the School of Medicine and School of Public Health.

There is a wide array of clinical research opportunities including inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, colorectal cancer, quality and safety, and education. The individual will work closely with collaborators from the Vanderbilt School of Engineering and Vanderbilt Institute for Surgery and Engineering (VISE). Additionally, they will be expected to participate in journal club, weekly research meetings, assist in writing grant proposals, and interact with cross-institutional collaborators. The position will focus on all aspects of research including:
• Study Design
• Data Collection
• Statistical Analysis
• Manuscript and Grant Writing
• Lab experiments

Application Details

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to:

Aimal Khan, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Department of Surgery
Division of General Surgery
D5203 Medical Center North
1161 21st Avenue
Nashville, TN 37232
Aimal.Khan@vumc.org

Contact Aimal Khan, MD
aimal.khan@vumc.org
Posted 2026-03-19 15:22:41

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