Research Postdoctoral Fellow - MD (Cardiac Surgery)

Job Duties

• Plans, designs, and conducts research studies.
• Develops, executes clinical, and outcomes research projects in congenital heart surgery.
• Designs, constructs, and maintains research databases.
• Ensures accurate and efficient data management for ongoing studies.
• Cleans and analyzes research data.
• Performs multivariate biostatistical analysis to support study outcomes.
• Participates in didactic continuing education.
• Engages in cardiovascular core curriculum and statistical methodology training.
• Writes manuscripts and abstracts.
• Prepares research findings for submission to high-quality peer-reviewed journals.
• Assists with weekday surgical case conferences.
• Supports the planning and execution of departmental case discussions.
• Prepares and presents research findings.
• Shares results at local and national scientific meetings.
• Attends seminars and team meetings.
• Participates in departmental and institutional seminars, grand rounds, and research team discussions.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD).
• No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of one year of an ACGME accredited cardiothoracic surgery or cardiovascular residency program.
• Strong clinical research interest in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery.
• Prior experience in clinical outcomes research.
• Training in biostatistical multivariate analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and commitments simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritize task completion to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Baylor College of Medicine

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