Children's National Hospital · 2 months ago
Research Postdoctoral Fellow, Cardiovascular Surgery
CN Hospital (Main Campus)111 Michigan Avenue NW
Full-time
Onsite
New GradChildren's National Hospital is seeking a Research Postdoctoral Fellow in the Heart Institute to enhance and develop research competencies in laboratory or clinical research settings. The fellow will assist faculty in conducting research related to neurological outcomes after pediatric cardiac surgery, contributing to analyses, abstracts, and manuscripts.
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Responsibilities
Assist faculty in the conduct of research and reports to a principal investigator or CNRI Center Director
Participate directly in the design and conduct of experiments
Train staff, graduate students and others in experimental procedures and study execution
Exercise general supervision in the workspace and assist with data management and analysis
Assist the principal investigator in the planning and execution of research projects, grant applications and publications
Manage day-to-day activities for the research project, such as purchasing, oversight of laboratory animals, radioactivity and biosafety issues or human subjects enrollment and protection and regulatory reporting
Guide or lead the work of peers, technicians or other research support staff as necessary to achieve specific assignments or complete large and complex projects
Qualification
Required
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Required) Or Medical Doctor (M.D.) (Required)
Completed training in a specialty in a field of research
Demonstrated potential for successful career in research and related scholarly achievement
Consistently demonstrates adherence to the standards for the responsible conduct of research
Plans, conducts and manages research projects within federal and institutional regulations and policies under the direction of the principal investigator
Uses research funds and resources appropriately
Maintains confidentiality of data as required
Meets all annual job-related training and compliance requirements
Conducts research of significant scientific value in the basic and/or translational science area(s) relevant practice specialty
Participates in reviewing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals
Publishes in peer-reviewed, scientific, quality and management journals
Submits applications for grants or contracts for funding of research projects
Participates in research committees and workshops special interest groups
Collaborates effectively with CNRI researchers, external agencies and institutions to develop cooperative research initiatives, promote free discussion, research progress, skills productivity and morale with internal and external colleagues and stakeholders
Assists the principal investigator in the planning and execution research projects, grant applications and publications
May train technical staff, graduate students and others in laboratory procedures, provide general supervision in the laboratory and assist with data management and analysis, based on experience
May assist in the management of resource allocations, and may manage day-to-day activities in the laboratory, such as purchasing, oversight of laboratory animals, radioactivity, and biosafety issues
May guide or lead the work of peers, technicians or other diverse support staff as necessary to achieve specific assignments or complete large and complex projects
Preferred
Neuroradiology training and expertise is required
Experience in pediatric neuroradiology is strongly preferred
Knowledge of or experience with the neurological impacts of congenital heart disease and surgery is a plus
A strong track record of peer-reviewed publications and presentations is required
Company
Children's National Hospital
Children’s National Hospital, based in Washington, D.C., was established in 1870 to help every child grow up stronger.
Founded in 1870Washington, District of Columbia, USA
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.4MKey Investors
Gilbert Family FoundationAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthUnited Health Foundation
2025-10-09Grant· $8M
2024-10-23Grant· $8M
2021-11-09Grant· $3.4M
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Kurt Newman
President and CEO
Michelle Riley-Brown, MHA, FACHE
President and CEO
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