Senior Clinical Informatics Data Scientist

Posting Details

Position Information


Posting Number
S06830P


Position Title
Senior Clinical Informatics Data Scientist


Department
Health Innovation Institute


Location
Arlington


Position Status
Full-time


Work Schedule


Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm

• Based at UTA (Arlington, TX) with regular on-site collaboration with Cook Children's teams in Fort Worth.

Salary
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience.


Pay Basis
Monthly


Job Summary


The Senior Clinical Informatics Data Scientist supports the development of UTA's healthcare informatics research and education programs in collaboration with Cook Children's Health Care System. The position focuses on turning clinical and real-world data into meaningful research, education, and evidence-based insights. The individual will work closely with faculty, clinicians, and data teams to design studies, analyze data, and support publication.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a key contributor in building and supporting a healthcare informatics education and research program in collaboration with Cook Children's Health Care System.
• Develop and support scalable infrastructure, tools, and workflows for clinical research, real-world evidence, and data-driven education initiatives.
• Collaborate with clinicians, researchers, and technical teams to translate clinical and research questions into structured study designs and analytical plans.
• Work closely with the Senior Healthcare Data Architect to develop cohorts, data specifications, and reproducible research workflows.
• Conduct analyses using clinical and real-world healthcare data to generate insights, reports, and publication-ready outputs.
• Lead or contribute to manuscripts, abstracts, reports, and presentations for academic, clinical, and operational audiences. Provide training, mentorship, and guidance to faculty, students, and collaborators on clinical data science and research methods.
• Apply clinical informatics and epidemiologic methods to ensure research quality, validity, and reproducibility.
• Support cohort development, phenotype definition, and data validation across multiple healthcare data sources.
• Interpret and communicate findings to academic, clinical, and operational stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy, security, and regulatory requirements while working with sensitive clinical data.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree or clinical doctorate with research training, such as PhD, DrPH, MD, DO, PharmD, DNP, or equivalent, or master's-level training with substantial applied healthcare data research experience
• Three (3) years of experience conducting healthcare data research
• Experience with statistical analysis and study design
• Proficiency in at least one analytic tool (e.g., SQL, R, Python, SAS, or similar)
• Experience working with clinical or real-world healthcare data
• An equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar roles may also be accepted.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral or clinical doctorate (PhD, MD, DrPH, etc.) or equivalent experience
• Epic systems, Cosmos, or similar healthcare data platforms
• Experience in clinical informatics, epidemiology, or real-world evidence research
• Experience with scientific writing and publication

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of clinical data, study design, and statistical methods
• Ability to translate clinical questions into analytical approaches
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and disciplines

Other Requirements

• May require training in research compliance, data security, and privacy
• May involve work in secure data environments

Workplace and Eligibility Conditions

• Based at UTA (Arlington, TX) with regular on-site collaboration with Cook Children's
  teams in Fort Worth.
• Will engage with secure computing environments, IRB-protected datasets, and sensitive clinical data workflows.
• Office, computational, and occasional clinical-research interface settings.

Benefits Eligible
Yes


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CBC Requirement


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This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure , you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.

EEO Statement


It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

University Information


The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times' "Best for Vets: Colleges" and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates' salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 - including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas - UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.

UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university's strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at .

This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.

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Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies
1


Open Until Filled

Minimum Number of References Required
3


Maximum Number of References Accepted
3


Special Instructions to Applicants


Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.