General Internal Medicine Researcher
Location: Dallas, TX
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Job Number: 769081
Category: Faculty and Physicians
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Responsibilities
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Division of General Internal Medicine (GIM), is seeking a PhD researcher with interests that encompass outcomes, health services, policy, health equity, population health, informatics, quality improvement, or patient safety.
The University of Texas Southwestern is a top-rated health professions and public health school with nationally renowned clinical training, patient care, and research programs, as well as the new O’Donnell School of Public Health.
The individual in this position would join a group of researchers at UT Southwestern, in and beyond GIM, with collective expertise and interests in epidemiology, clinical outcomes, health services and population health, policy, quality improvement, and patient safety. This community includes a growing research program in GIM and others in the Department of Medicine; the UT Southwestern Program on Policy Evaluation and Learning; an institutional Clinical and Translational Science Award Program; and the O’Donnell School of Public Health.
Collectively, these groups and units will enable the individual in this position to access data and other supports (e.g., biostatistics, informatics, stakeholder and community engagement) as well as collaboration, career development, and mentorship opportunities. Our affiliations with large university, safety net, and Veterans Affairs health care delivery systems also provide numerous opportunities for observational, interventional, and mixed methods research.
Candidate must have a MD-PhD, a PhD or equivalent degree and the ability to direct independently funded research programs/studies.
The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the US and has a diverse population and economy, affordable housing, and great restaurants, sports, museums, and performing arts.
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/
Benefits
- UT 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 coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
Benefits
Benefits
- UT 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 coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
Working at UTSW
Bring Your “A” Game.
Why are top candidates in so many professional fields – including customer service, finance, and human resources, to name a few – choosing UT Southwestern Medical Center as a career home? Simple. They know that they will work among a team of people who bring their best every day to support a health organization that’s breaking new ground in dozens of ways. That’s what we can offer you.
It takes a lot to keep UT Southwestern at the forefront, where world-class patient care, acclaimed medical education, and innovative research breakthroughs are common occurrences. When you join us, those are the challenges you’ll share. Our organization has taken on serious commitments and responsibilities within a rapidly evolving health care system.
Change is a constant, so our work supporting this complex matrix of business and systems needs must rise to the highest level of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation. That’s true for every role across the Medical Center and represents why this can be the most challenging work of your career.
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Denise Anderson
GME Coordinator I
GME Coordinator I
I love working at UT Southwestern because of its great staff and great benefits. Everyday is extraordinary because there’s opportunity to expand your knowledge and advance your career.
