Established Investigator Population Health
Company: University of Texas at Austin
Location: Austin
Posted on: May 19, 2025
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Job Description:
DescriptionAbout Dell Medical SchoolAs part of The University of
Texas at Austin, one of the nation's leading research universities,
the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of
healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and
programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It
is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical
school established in nearly five decades by a member of the
Association of American Universities, an organization of leading
public and private research universities.The University of Texas
Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the
future of health. Announced in August 2023 with planning and
implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center
will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care
alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state-of-the-art
hospitals - A UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built
by MD Anderson - plus the academic and research expertise of UT,
The University of Texas Medical Center will provide the integrated,
world-class care that is a hallmark of academic medicine.The Dell
Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who
can contribute to excellence within the health learning
system.About The Department of Population HealthThe Department of
Population Health includes a wide range of MD and PhD faculty
representing an array of specialties and disciplines who are
involved in interdisciplinary research impacting health in
community and clinical settings. The department also houses the
Global Health division, the longitudinal primary care and family
medicine clerkship and a family medicine residency program and
sports medicine fellowship.About The Established Investigator
Population Health PositionThe Department of Population Health at
Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin seeks
applications from mid to senior level MD or PhD investigators at
associate or full professor level who are eligible for a tenured
position. Candidates should have a record of extramurally funded
NIH research and will help establish Dell Med as a leader in
research discovery, translation and implementation through their
research contributions. Approaches of particular interest include
health services, biomedical informatics, implementation science,
CBPR, clinical or public health research that drives innovation
through development, translation and scaling of interventions and
technologies to improve health outcomes or promote prevention and
wellness. Areas of interest include, but are not limited, to
application of novel digital health tools, innovative data science
approaches, and health care delivery approaches for health and
wellness, cancer screening and prevention, environment and health,
and chronic disease prevention and management. This position also
offers an attractive leadership opportunity as the Associate Chair
for Research (ACR) in the department for applicants with a
collaborative research background and a record of mentoring and
training. The ACR oversees the full spectrum of research activities
within the Department to shape the overall objectives and execution
of Dell Med's research strategy within the context of departmental
needs and goals. Including leadership and strategy, resource
management and operations, funding and grant management and faculty
mentoring and guidance. The person in this role works closely with
the department Chair and Vice Dean for Research in bidirectional
communication of research needs and strategy. Live in Austin a
Vibrant, Lively, University CityKnown for its excellent schools,
lively music scene, superb cuisine, and international festivals
such as South by Southwest. The city typically ranks among the
country's best places to live. Nearby lakes and rivers as well as
the beautiful adjacent Texas Hill Country provide ample
opportunities for outdoor activities.Why Join Our TeamWe 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.
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