Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Children's Heart Institute

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX
•Onsite

About The Position

The candidate will be actively engaged in clinical outcomes and comparative effectiveness research in pediatric and congenital cardiac surgery. The research will focus on evaluating surgical outcomes, optimizing perioperative care strategies, and advancing evidence-based practices for children with congenital heart disease. The responsibilities will include clinical data analysis, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and publication of findings in peer-reviewed journals. A biomedical postdoc position provides an opportunity for early-career researchers to gain valuable experience, develop independent research skills, and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge in their field of expertise.

Requirements

  • Doctoral/Terminal Degree
  • Possess interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels.
  • Have strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
  • Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

  • Plans and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and prepares publications describing results.
  • Assists in training and mentoring of lab personnel, including graduate students and other trainees.
  • Reads and evaluates literature.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
  • Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
  • The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
  • Awesome retirement/pension plan
  • Work/life services
  • Free financial and legal counseling
  • Free mental health counseling services
  • Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
  • Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
  • Resources for child and elder care

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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