Postdoctoral Fellow - Infectious Disease & Infection Control - Research

About the role

The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct clinical research and data-focused activities within the Department of Infectious Diseases, working closely with faculty investigators and research team members to support the development, implementation, analysis, and dissemination of clinical research projects. Offsite work arrangements are subject to approval and may be modified or revoked at any time based on business needs, performance considerations, or regulatory requirements. This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prospective and retrospective clinical research studies and projects under the direction of faculty investigators.
• Develop research questions, study objectives, and analytical approaches in collaboration with investigators.
• Collect, organize, manage, and analyze clinical and research data from electronic medical records, research databases, and other approved data sources.
• Perform data cleaning, quality assessment, validation, and interpretation to ensure accuracy and completeness of research datasets.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of research databases and data collection tools.
• Conduct statistical and descriptive analyses of clinical and research data and assist with interpretation of findings.
• Perform literature reviews and synthesize relevant scientific evidence to support research projects.
• Prepare research findings for presentation at departmental meetings, scientific conferences, and professional meetings.
• Draft and contribute to manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, protocols, reports, and other scientific materials.
• Assist investigators with development of research protocols, data analysis plans, and study-related documentation.
• Contribute to grant proposals, including literature review, preliminary data development, research methods, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, research staff, statisticians, data analysts, and other members of multidisciplinary research teams.
• Participate in research meetings and contribute to the development and implementation of new research initiatives.
• Maintain appropriate research records and ensure that research activities are conducted in accordance with institutional policies, applicable regulations, and approved study protocols.
• Assist with interpretation and dissemination of research findings and identify opportunities for future research.
• Develop an independent research portfolio and demonstrate increasing responsibility for the design, analysis, and dissemination of research projects.

Requirements

PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant biomedical, clinical, epidemiological, public health, or related field.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Paid time off
• Retirement
• Tuition benefits
• Educational opportunities
• Individual and team recognition

Pay

Salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000, depending on the number of years of postgraduate experience.