Open Rank Positions - Epidemiology in Brain Health Research

The Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health and the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute at UT Southwestern Medical Center are seeking exceptional candidates for multiple tenured or tenure-track faculty positions preferably at the associate or full professor level. Both the School and the Brain Institute are undergoing significant expansions, and an outstanding startup package, along with opportunities for program development, will be provided.

We encourage applications from exceptional scholars with a national reputation in epidemiological and population research on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, stroke and cerebrovascular disorders, Parkinson’s disease, or other neurological disorders. Qualified candidates should hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D., D.Sc., Dr.PH., or equivalent) in Epidemiology or an MD with additional training in Epidemiology or Clinical Investigation (M.S., M.P.H., MSc., or Ph.D.). Candidates must demonstrate a successful, impactful research career with a strong record of securing external funding (e.g., NIH, CDC, AHRQ, PCORI, etc.). Experience in academic leadership, program development, teaching, and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration is highly desired.

The Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health and the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute offer unique academic and research opportunities for successful candidates. Numerous clinic- and population-based research programs, including the Dallas Hearts and Minds Study, provide ample opportunities for collaboration. Additionally, the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, home to 7.8 million people, features a large and diverse population—41 percent Hispanic and 24 percent African American—offering exceptional opportunities for population health research.

UT Southwestern O’Donnell School of Public Health has a substantial research portfolio and is emerging as a leader in population health research. Faculty members are supported by both quantitative and qualitative methods cores, as well as a comprehensive range of pre- and post-grant support services. The school’s faculty are experts in diverse fields, including epidemiology, clinical trials, community participatory research, implementation science, biostatistics, data science, and social and behavioral sciences.

UT Southwestern O’Donnell Brain Institute is supported by a $1 billion campaign dedicated to advancing brain research and clinical care. More than 2,100 faculty and staff tackle some of the most complex problems in the brain. The institute fosters multidisciplinary research and is committed to building partnerships among basic, clinical, and population scientists to achieve its mission: delivering the best possible patient care today while creating a future of better treatment and prevention through discovery and innovation. The Department of Neurology, with 140 full-time faculty in 12 sections, is intensely research focused. Over the past 4 years, the department has quadrupled its NIH-funded support, with 1 in every 4 primary faculty members being the PI of a federally funded grant, transforming Neurology into the per capita most highly funded of 42 departments at UT Southwestern.

UT Southwestern boasts over 3,000 full-time faculty members, contributing to more than $719 million in annual grant funded research. The University is home to 24 members of the National Academy of Medicine, 25 members of the National Academy of Sciences and 6 Nobel laureates. The many centers of research excellence on campus include the O’Donnell Brain Institute, the Simmons Cancer Center (an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center), and an NIH-funded Clinical and Translational Science Award Program. The UT Southwestern Medical District spans 230 acres in Dallas. Through its own and affiliated health systems – Parkland Health & Hospital System, Children’s Health, Texas Health Resources, and the VA North Texas Health Care System – UT Southwestern physicians are central to the care of millions of residents in North Texas.

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. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.