Job Posting Title:
Postdoctoral Fellow, Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease, Dell Medical School
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Hiring Department:
Department of Pediatrics
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Jul 05, 2025
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
General Notes
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.
Purpose
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.
Responsibilities
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.
Required Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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. MATLAP, Python, etc.
Salary Range
$61,008+ depending on NIH level
Working Conditions
May work around standard office conditions.
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
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Employment Eligibility:
Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
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.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
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