Research Fellow, Vascular Medicine Program (Postdoctoral)

About the role

The Vascular Medicine Program (VMP) at the American University of Beirut is a multidisciplinary program combining clinical, basic and translational research to promote vascular health and reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease in Lebanon and the region. It is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to help develop, coordinate and run clinical, translational and preclinical research programs, strengthen the program's portfolio, infrastructure and collaborations, and contribute to its strategic development.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and execute clinical, translational and preclinical research projects
• Contribute to the design and management of clinical cohorts, registries and clinical trials
• Develop research protocols, data-collection tools, databases and research workflows
• Oversee data collection, cleaning, quality control, management and analysis
• Conduct or coordinate statistical analyses and collaborate with biostatisticians
• Lead or contribute to systematic reviews and meta-analyses
• Prepare manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, protocols and grant applications
• Contribute to IRB submissions, research documentation and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and supervise research staff and students where appropriate
• Develop collaborations and help turn research findings into clinical practice, prevention, policy and advocacy

Required profile

• MD, MD-equivalent or PhD in medicine, biomedical sciences, cardiovascular sciences, epidemiology, public health or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in clinical and/or translational research, with a strong understanding of research methodology and study design
• Experience with clinical research, cohorts, registries and/or human-subject research
• Strong scientific writing and publication record, especially first-author publications
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Experience mentoring students or junior research personnel

Required skills

• Data collection, management, cleaning and statistical analysis
• Statistical software such as R, Stata, SAS, SPSS or Python
• RedCap or other clinical research databases
• Grant writing and experience with IRB/regulatory processes and research quality assurance
• Project-management, communication and problem-solving skills

Applications include a CV with publication record, a cover letter, a brief statement of research interests and goals, and contact details for three references. Applications are submitted to the VMP directors by November 9, 2026; the appointment is full-time.