What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Research Faculty position at UT Southwestern Medical Center?
Be an integral part of a growing Family Medicine department at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. UT Southwestern is one of the premier research institutions in the United States. The Department of Family and Community Medicine is creating a strong research core to support innovative research on primary care and community and population health.
Full-time Faculty position available:
- Senior Research Faculty
- Qualifications: Doctorate degree (Ph.D., M.D., D.P.H., or other similar degree) in social science, behavioral health, social work, public health, health services research, or a related field. Experience in academia/institution of higher learning, particularly academic medicine required. Position will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
- Experience: Must have a strong track record of funded research and high-quality publications; excellent grant writing skills; and the ability to collaborate with other researchers and clinical faculty. The ability to bring extramural funding to UTSW is a plus.
- Duties: Write and secure extramural research grants, particularly NIH and other federal funding, to support research activities; mentor faculty and trainees on research and manuscripts; and assist with building collaborations with other departments, institutions, and community partners.
- Desired qualifications: Expertise in one of the following research areas: health disparities, HIV, cancer and cardio-metabolic disorders, behavior health, or trauma. Experience in team science and leading small group research projects is desirable.
- All interested candidates should apply online at https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/ Job # 575275 and upload an updated CV, reference list with the names and contact information of three references, and a thoughtful cover letter that provides background, career goals, and explanation of interest in joining the faculty at UT Southwestern.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
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.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
