Clinical Research Fellow - Neurology
Our team members advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork, and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Neurology team in the role of Clinical Research Fellow
The Clinical Research Fellow is a clinically focused role that supports patient care while contributing to IU Health’s academic and research mission. This position works closely with attending physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary clinical teams to support patient evaluation, documentation, care coordination, and clinical decision‑making. In parallel, the Fellow assists with selected clinical research activities aligned with patient care initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and outcomes‑based studies. This role is designed to strengthen clinical exposure, enhance understanding of evidence‑based practice, and support the integration of research into real‑world clinical care.
Key Relationships
Reports to Service Line Administrator & Physician
Direct reports: None
Shift:Full time, Monday - Friday
Location Indianapolis, IN
The Scope:
The Clinical Research Fellow plays an important role at the intersection of patient care, clinical education, and research This position supports daily clinical workflows while contributing to research and quality initiatives that enhance patient outcomes. The Fellow works within fast‑paced clinical environments and collaborates across multidisciplinary teams, balancing hands‑on clinical support with research‑aligned responsibilities.
Support clinical teams with patient evaluation, documentation, and care coordination while participating in clinics, rounds, tumor boards, and multidisciplinary discussions.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and allied health professionals to support high‑quality patient care.
Assist with clinical data collection, quality initiatives, outcomes tracking, and development of clinical metrics and dashboards.
Contribute to clinically aligned research activities, including protocol support, IRB documentation, data collection, and preparation of reports or presentations.
Ensure compliance with institutional policies, patient privacy standards, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and regulatory requirements while participating in clinical and educational activities.
The Project Coordinator acts as a key operational partner, helping to manage timelines, classroom coordination, communication, spreadsheets, and data systems to ensure training runs smoothly and consistently.
Candidate Qualifications
Candidates for this position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.
High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification preferred.
Working knowledge of clinical trials data management principles and medical terminology preferred.
Requires basic proficiency in MS office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
Prior experience in a clinical setting with direct patient exposure preferred
Familiarity with clinical documentation workflows and electronic medical records preferred.
Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast‑paced clinical environment while supporting both patient care and research‑aligned activities, preferred
Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.
IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.
Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive system.
A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine—one of the nation’s largest medical schools—gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training—advancing healthcare for all.
At IU Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross-training development.
