Summary

Baylor College of Medicine, in partnership with the Congenital Heart Surgery Department at Texas Children’s Hospital, is now accepting applications for its Postdoctoral Research Fellowship program. This two-year fellowship is based at the Texas Children’s Heart Center, consistently ranked among the nation’s top Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery programs by U.S. News & World Report. 

This Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is designed for general and cardiothoracic surgery residents seeking academic careers in cardiothoracic or congenital heart surgery. Fellows will gain comprehensive, hands-on experience in clinical and outcomes research in congenital heart surgery, working closely with leading experts in Pediatric Cardiology, Cardiovascular Anesthesiology, and Cardiovascular Critical Care Medicine. Under faculty mentorship, fellows actively participate in all aspects of research, including study design, database development, data collection and multivariate analysis, regulatory compliance, and manuscript and abstract preparation. Fellows are also expected to engage in departmental and institutional seminars, continuing education, and present their work at local and national scientific meetings, with opportunities for publication in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.

The CHS Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is a two-year program, running annually from July 1 through June 30. Fellows receive a competitive stipend and comprehensive health benefits for the duration of the program. Research Postdoctoral Fellow have experience in clinical research design, multivariable biostatistical analysis, and manuscript preparation, with a strong interest in pediatric cardiology and/or cardiothoracic surgery research. 

Applications for the upcoming fellowship cycle are now being accepted and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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.
• Collects, 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 executes 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.