Postdoctoral Fellow, Texas Center Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease

Postdoctoral Fellow, Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease

Hiring Department: Department of Pediatrics

Location: Austin, TX

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

EFLA Status: To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest

Start Date:

Summer 2026

Position Duration: Expected to Continue (1‑year base, renewable up to 5 years)

Salary: $61,008+ depending on NIH level

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, e.g., R Studio, SAS, and experience in coding, e.g., MATLAB, Python, etc.

• 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

Important for Applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional required materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi‑select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials have been uploaded.

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A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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.