POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - Internal Medicine Cardiology - Shah Lab

A postdoctoral training position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Amil Shah in the Department of Cardiology at UT Southwestern Medical Center to study imaging and translational ‘-omics’ risk factors for the development of heart failure. Our laboratory conducts research across several large, NHLBI-funded cardiovascular epidemiology cohorts, including the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study, the Jackson Heart Study, and the Dallas Heart Study.

In addition to mentored research projects, the postdoctoral research associate will be expected to present findings at national scientific conferences, prepare and publish manuscripts, pursue additional training or professional development through internal and external courses or workshops, and build grant and proposal writing skills. Information on our postdoctoral training program, benefits, and a virtual tour can be found at http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/postdocs.

Candidates must hold a recent Ph. D., M. D., DrPH, or ScD degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related field, or have completed degree requirements by the time of appointment.

Candidates should have demonstrated experience conducting quantitative population health research and proficiency in statistical programming (SAS, STATA, or R). Prior research or training experience in cardiology, cardiac imaging, and/or cardiovascular epidemiology, along with a record of peer-reviewed publications and national conference presentations, is strongly preferred. This position will require excellent writing abilities, strong organizational skills, and meticulous attention to detail.

Interested individuals should upload a CV, statement of interests, and a list of three references. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/ BenefitsUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copayPaid Time Off, available day oneRetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)Paid Parental Leave BenefitWellness programsTuition ReimbursementPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified EmployerLearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!