Clinician Investigator Addiction Medicine

Overview

Clinician Investigator for Addiction Medicine

College/School/Unit: Dell Medical School

Department: Medicine

Posted: Dec 5, 2024

Apply By: Open until filled

The Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin seeks an exceptional physician to join the Department of Internal Medicine as a clinician-investigator for Addiction Medicine who is committed to providing healthcare services to patients in need of addiction and/or substance use related care.

Development of a strong health services research program is essential for meeting the goals of Dell Medical School. The clinician-investigator position will be primarily focused on additional medicine research and efforts to push the boundaries of medicine to transform patient care. Dell Med will provide mentorship and shared resources to ensure the greatest opportunity for advancement as a clinician-investigator. The position will also include approximately 30-40% clinical and educational effort, with the specific responsibilities to be negotiated.

• Participate in health services research, including the development of grant proposals, conduction of health services research, and dissemination of new learning and innovations.
• Provide high-quality clinical care and clinical teaching.
• Mentor or collaborate with other researchers or researchers in training, including graduate students.
• Disseminate research findings: publish work in high-impact journals, present work at national and international meetings, and work with care providers and health care delivery networks to implement research in practice.

Live in Austin, a vibrant university city known for its schools, music scene, cuisine, and international festivals. The city offers outdoor opportunities with nearby lakes, rivers, and the Texas Hill Country.

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package that is well rounded and competitive, making it desirable for individuals with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and potential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic department in an innovative and growing medical school.

• Competitive Base & Relocation Assistance
• Appealing benefits offering 100% employer paid Options- PPO Medical Plan & Prescription Drug Coverage, Life Insurance, AD&D, and Malpractice
• Desirable Optional Coverages - Vision, Dental, FSA, VGTL, and STD/LTD
• Alluring Retirement Plan Options - TRS & ORP
• Compelling Work/Life Balance - PTO, Sick Time, Holidays, Comp Time, CME, Wellness Time, Onsite Campus Childcare, and more
• Exciting Opportunity for Professional Growth - Mentorship, Development & Merit Increases

Required:

• The selected candidate must have an M.D./D.O., be board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine and must have completed specialty training in Addiction Medicine and/or be board certified or board eligible in Addiction specialty
• Unrestricted license (or ability to obtain within 90 days of appointment) to practice medicine in the State of Texas.
• Eligible for appointment as an Assistant Professor or above.
• Commitment to an academic career, teaching and research

Preferred:

• Successful candidates will have independent NIH-funding or other independent research funding
• Fellowship training and/or experience in health services/additional medicine research
• Evidence of scholarly productivity, including prior national research presentations and publications

Interested and qualified candidates should complete the required application form and submit their most up to date resume online.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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