Postdoctoral Fellow, Cardiovascular Medicine

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) in Galveston, TX invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow to conduct, report, and present research under a faculty mentor. This training position involves supporting ongoing clinical trials and database research projects, with emphasis on data handling compliance (HIPAA/IRB) and collaboration in a diverse team.

Responsibilities include recruiting subjects, assisting with presentations/manuscripts, and helping with grant/protocol

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral equivalent in any field; scientific research experience.
• Familiarity with data handling regulations around medical data and research data (e.g., HIPAA and IRB).
• Experience with data management and database research projects.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and recruits clinical research subjects for participation of studies, collects data, and monitors enrollment goals.
• Under the direction of the PI, assists with the creation of research presentations and manuscripts.
• Assists with grant/protocol preparation and submissions to IRB, OCR or OSP under the direction of the PI. Documents and maintains IRB approval.
• Assists with creation and maintenance of clinical and research databases in conjunction with the database manager.
• Assists with collection, documentation, and storage of clinical and research data.
• Assists with administrative tasks around research protocols including sample collection and shipment.

Education

Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral equivalent in any field.

Tools

REDCap

Job description

• Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral equivalent in any field. Scientific research experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral equivalent in any field. Scientific research experience.

Job Description

The postdoctoral fellow will conduct, report and present research in his/her field of study under the supervision of a faculty mentor. This is a training position and is not expected to be a permanent position. The postdoctoral fellow assists PIs in the conduct of on-going research projects (investigator and industry initiated). Duties include executing on-going protocols for clinical trials as well as assisting in the collection/analyzing of clinical data for on-going QI and database research projects. Preferred qualifications include Familiarity with data handling regulations around medical data and research data (e.g., HIPAA and IRB), experience with data management (e.g., REDCap), and the ability to work well in a diverse team environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Identifies and recruits clinical research subjects for participation of studies, collects data, and monitors enrollment goals.
• Under the direction of the PI, assists with the creation of research presentations and manuscripts.
• Assists with grant/protocol preparation and submissions to IRB, OCR or OSP under the direction of the PI. Documents and maintains IRB approval.
• Assists with creation and maintenance of clinical and research databases in conjunction with the database manager.
• Assists with collection, documentation, and storage of clinical and research data.
• Assists with administrative tasks around research protocols including sample collection and shipment.

Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

0553 - John Sealy Annex

Job

Training & EducationRegular

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Sep 17, 2026, 4:27:19 PM