Remote Cardiology Research Fellow (Pediatric/Congenital)

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

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.