MD or DO degree with completion of accredited residency in anesthesiology
Fellowship training in pediatric anesthesiology is preferred
Strong track record in academic medicine and research
Experience in developing and leading research programs
Proven ability to secure funding from external sources
Outstanding communication and mentorship skills
Commitment to advancing pediatric healthcare through innovative practices
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive pediatric anesthesiology care at Children's Health
Establish and lead an independent, externally funded research program
Engage in innovative research focused on pediatric perioperative medicine
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance research initiatives
Develop and submit competitive grant applications
Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific meetings
Mentor trainees in research design and methodologies
Benefits
Protected research time aligned with academic goals
Access to institutional infrastructure to support research
Collaboration opportunities across a robust research enterprise
Pathways to advance your academic career and visibility in the field
Involvement in impactful clinical trials and translational research initiatives
Full Job Description
Description
UT Southwestern Medical Center | Dallas, TX
Job Summary
The Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Management at UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks an outstanding Pediatric Physician Scientist Anesthesiologist with a strong commitment to academic medicine, clinical excellence, and impactful research. As a Clinical Scholar at UT Southwestern, the selected candidate will advance the science and practice of pediatric anesthesiology through impactful scholarly work.
This faculty position offers the opportunity to develop and lead a goal-oriented research program while providing high-quality pediatric anesthetic care at Children's Health in Dallas. The successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative academic environment dedicated to advancing perioperative care through innovation, discovery, and education.
Position Highlights
Clinical responsibilities include providing comprehensive pediatric anesthesiology care at Children's Health
Establish and lead an independent, externally funded research program within a nationally recognized academic medical center
Protected research time with institutional infrastructure support aligned with funding trajectory and academic goals
Engage in innovative basic, translational, clinical, or outcomes-based research advancing pediatric perioperative medicine
Collaborate with multidisciplinary investigators across UT Southwestern's robust research enterprise
Develop and submit competitive grant applications (NIH, foundation, and industry-sponsored funding)
Publish high-impact findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international scientific meetings
Lead and participate in clinical trials and translational research initiatives
Mentor fellows, residents, graduate students, and junior faculty in research design, methodology, and scholarly productivity
Contribute to the academic mission through scholarly leadership and national visibility
Qualifications
Clinical responsibilities include providing comprehensive pediatric anesthesiology care at Children's Health
Establish and lead an independent, externally funded research program within a nationally recognized academic medical center
Protected research time with institutional infrastructure support aligned with funding trajectory and academic goals
Engage in innovative basic, translational, clinical, or outcomes-based research advancing pediatric perioperative medicine
Collaborate with multidisciplinary investigators across UT Southwestern's robust research enterprise
Develop and submit competitive grant applications (NIH, foundation, and industry-sponsored funding)
Publish high-impact findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international scientific meetings
Lead and participate in clinical trials and translational research initiatives
Mentor fellows, residents, graduate students, and junior faculty in research design, methodology, and scholarly productivity
Contribute to the academic mission through scholarly leadership and national visibility
Application Instructions
Contact:
Dustin Floyd. M.B.A.
Clinical Physician Recruiter, Talent Acquisition
Office of Human Resources
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Email: dustin.floyd@utsouthwestern.edu
About University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern) is a public academic health science center in Dallas, Texas. With approximately 14,400 employees and an operating budget of nearly $2.8 billion, UT Southwestern is one of six medical schools in the UT System. UT Southwestern is one of the leading medical research institutions in the world, with a focus on biomedical research, clinical care, and education. The institution is home to six Nobel laureates, 22 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 19 members of the National Academy of Medicine. UT Southwestern is also affiliated with Parkland Memorial Hospital, one of the largest public hospitals in the United States.
