Clinician Investigator for Addiction Medicine

Clinician Investigator for Addiction Medicine The Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin is seeking an exceptional physician to join the Department of Internal Medicine as a clinician-investigator for Addiction Medicine. The position will focus on health services research to transform patient care, with approximately 30–40% clinical and educational effort, and will include the development of a strong health services research program. Responsibilities Participate in health services research, including development of grant proposals, conduction of 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. Publish work in high-impact journals, present at national and international meetings, and work with care providers and health care delivery networks to implement research in practice. Qualifications Required MD/D.O., board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, and completed specialty training in Addiction Medicine and/or 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 Assistant Professor or above. Commitment to an academic career, teaching and research. Preferred 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. Experience in HIV and/or LGBTQ+ research. Benefits Competitive base salary with relocation assistance. 100% employer paid medical plan (PPO) and prescription drug coverage, life insurance, AD&D, and malpractice. Optional coverages: vision, dental, FSA, VGTL, STD, LTD. Retirement plan options: TRS and ORP. Work/life balance: PTO, sick time, holidays, compensatory time, CME, wellness time, onsite campus childcare, and more. Professional growth: mentorship, development, and merit increases. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. Application Instructions Interested and qualified candidates should complete the required application form and submit their most up-to-date resume online. To apply, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr