Postdoctoral Fellow, Texas Center Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease

Postdoctoral Fellow, Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease

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Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow, Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease

Hiring Department: Department of Pediatrics

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest

Start Date:

Ongoing

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: AUSTIN, TX

The Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease (TCPCHD) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position. This position will be assigned for 1 year from the start date, renewable based upon availability of funding, work performance, and progress toward goals, with the option to continue for up to 5 years. We are currently accepting Postdoctoral Fellow position for Summer 2026.

This position will not begin until Summer 2026. Dell Medical School is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States and remain authorized without the need for future visa sponsorship.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will work collaboratively with investigators in the Heart Center to generate analyzable clinical data to better understand and improve the patient and family outcomes of those diagnosed with Congenital Heart Disease.

• Conduct clinical research under the mentorship of academic clinicians in the TCPCHD.
• Participate in the various aspects of clinical and translational research projects, including study design and development, IRB submission, informed consent, data collection and analysis, abstract submission, data presentation, and manuscript preparation as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Doctoral degree, MD or PhD received within the past 3 years. Experience with the use of electronic medical records and clinical data. Self-direction, critical thinking skills, and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. High computer proficiency, including basic MS Office, MS Access, graphics, and database software. Basic project management and statistical analysis knowledge.

Experience in Cardiology or Congenital Heart Disease clinical research. Expert skills in statistical analysis, i.e., R Studio, SAS along with experience in coding, i.e., MATLAB, Python, etc.

$61,008+ depending on NIH level

• May work around standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Not Applicable

Full-time

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Higher Education