Cardiology Research Fellow

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking a Cardiology Research Fellow to complete a 1- to 2-year postdoctoral fellowship within the Heart Center for residents pursuing academic careers in cardiothoracic or congenital heart surgery.

Under faculty mentorship, you will conduct clinical and outcomes research across the lifecycle, including study design, database development, data collection and analysis, regulatory compliance, and preparation of abstracts and manuscripts.

Qualifications

• MD required.
• Completion of at least one year in an ACGME-accredited cardiothoracic surgery or cardiovascular residency program preferred.
• Strong organizational, written, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and conduct clinical and outcomes research in congenital heart surgery.
• Develop study protocols and analytic plans with faculty mentors.
• Build and maintain research databases with accurate data management.
• Collect, clean, and analyze research data.
• Perform multivariable biostatistical analyses and interpret findings.
• Maintain compliance with research, regulatory, and institutional requirements.
• Prepare abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations for dissemination.
• Present findings at local and national meetings and in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Participate in cardiovascular core curriculum and seminars.
• Support departmental case conferences and discussions.
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, trainees, and external centers; provide mentorship.

Skills

Clinical research design

Biostatistics

Cardiac surgery research

Pediatric research

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Job description

Summary:

The Cardiology Research Fellow completes a one- or two-year postdoctoral fellowship within Akron Children's Heart Center for general or cardiothoracic surgery residents pursuing academic careers in cardiothoracic or congenital heart surgery. Under faculty mentorship, the fellow conducts clinical and outcomes research across the research lifecycle, including study design, database development, data collection and analysis, regulatory compliance, and preparation of abstracts and manuscripts. The fellow collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, supports research education and mentorship, and presents findings at scientific meetings and in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities:

1. 1. Plans, designs, and conducts clinical and outcomes research in congenital heart surgery.
2. 2. Develops study protocols, research questions, and analytic plans in collaboration with faculty mentors and multidisciplinary partners.
3. 3. Designs, builds, and maintains research databases and ensures accurate, efficient data management.
4. 4. Collects, cleans, validates, and analyzes research data.
5. 5. Performs multivariable biostatistical analyses and interprets findings to support study outcomes.
6. 6. Maintains compliance with applicable research, regulatory, and institutional requirements.
7. 7. Prepares abstracts, manuscripts, presentations, and other scholarly materials for dissemination.
8. 8. Presents research findings at local and national scientific meetings and submits work to peer-reviewed journals.
9. 9. Participates in cardiovascular core curriculum, statistical methodology training, seminars, grand rounds, and continuing education.
10. 10. Supports weekday surgical case conferences and departmental case discussions.
11. 11. Collaborates with faculty, research staff, trainees, medical students, and external pediatric cardiac centers; provides mentorship as appropriate.
12. 12. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Technical Expertise

• 1. Experience in clinical research design, clinical outcomes research, database development, data management, and manuscript preparation preferred.
• 2. Training or experience in multivariable biostatistical analysis preferred.
• 3. Strong interest in pediatric cardiology, congenital heart surgery, or cardiothoracic surgery research.
• 4. Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• 5. Excellent organizational, written, oral, and presentation skills.
• 6. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research environment.

Education and Experience

1. 1. Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) required.
2. 2. Licensure: NA
3. 3. Certification: NA
4. 4. Years of relevant experience: Completion of at least one year in an ACGME-accredited cardiothoracic surgery or cardiovascular residency program preferred.
5. 5. Years of supervisory experience: NA

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Remote