Computer Programmer I, Office of Clinical Research

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 


JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a skilled programmer to support the Office of Clinical Research in developing AI‑driven tools that enhance clinical and health‑system workflows. This role works with minimal supervision and focuses on preparing, modifying, and maintaining software solutions for a range of straightforward business and scientific applications. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python-based tools that support clinical research operations
• Clean, organize, and manage datasets used in research and analytics
• Contribute to data science workflows, including preprocessing, feature handling, and general data maintenance

• Collaborate with researchers to build and refine AI‑enabled solutions that improve clinical and operational efficiency

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Exceptional Python programming skills
• Strong understanding of foundational data science practices
• Experience working with healthcare or clinical datasets (highly preferred)
• Interest in and willingness to learn AI/LLM technologies
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative research environment
  
  

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  High School or GED and 
  completion of vocational training in computer programming 
  
  

• Experience
  2 years of experience in computer operation and/or programming with High School Diploma and completion of vocational training in computer programming.

  
  
  

  Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field may be substituted for the stated vocational training and work experience. 
  
  

JOB DUTIES

• Studies program descriptions; prepares documentation and flow-charts; writes programs in appropriate (interpretive, compiler, or assembly) computer language.
• Test-runs programs; corrects errors resulting from incorrect programming; verifies machine-computed results.
• Sets up production procedures and prepares instructions to users or computer operators for running programs.
• Assists computer programmers of higher grade in preparation, modification, maintenance, and testing of more complex programs.
• Assists users and other programmers in use of programs and techniques as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
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 117.001(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.

EEO
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.