Careers

Open physician-scientist positions are listed below, or visit Human Resources for other career opportunities at UT Southwestern.

Molecular Pathologist: Instructor

The Department of Pathology at UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an Instructor. Position requires an MD or PhD in basic sciences and four to five years of postdoctoral experience in molecular pathology, cell culture, mouse genetics, retroviral and lentiviral gene transduction, and immunohistochemistry. 

The position will conduct basic research in special areas of molecular pathology including reproductive tract pathophysiology and stem cell biology. Experience with cell sorting, electron microscopy, confocal microscopy, co-immunoprecipitation, GST pull-down, and gene cloning are preferred. Candidate should be capable of collaborative and/or independent research. 

The position will also have medical student, graduate student, and resident teaching responsibilities. Applicants should send cover letter, CV and three letters of reference to:

Diego H. Castrillon, MD, PhD
Department of Pathology
UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX  75390-9072

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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Clinical Chemist: Assistant or Associate Professor

The Department of Pathology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is accepting applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor position as Clinical Consultant of Clinical Chemistry. The principal responsibilities and duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Assisting the Director of Clinical Chemistry in the day-to-day supervision of the Clinical Chemistry laboratories and in the implementation of policies.
  • Interacting with clinicians on clinical laboratory issues such as appropriate selection and interpretation of laboratory tests.
  • Providing continuing education to laboratory staff on topics of clinical importance.
  • Participating in or direct meetings related to laboratory issues such as quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC).
  • Providing daily, weekly, monthly review, as necessary, of QA, QC, and CAP Survey data/reports.
  • Participating in decision making related to implementation of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and the interfacing of laboratory instrumentation to improve efficiency and turnaround time of laboratory test results.
  • Providing lectures on laboratory medicine topics to medical and medical technology students, residents, and/or fellows at UT Southwestern and affiliated institutions.
  • Performing sign-out duties for review and interpretation of laboratory reports.
  • Performing on-call duties for the Clinical Chemistry Services.
  • Participating in collaborative research and publication.

The successful candidate will possess:

  • An MD or PhD degree in an appropriate scientific discipline from an accredited institution (MD candidates must obtain licensure in Texas).
  • Certification or board-eligibility in clinical pathology or clinical chemistry by the American Board of Pathology or the American Board of Clinical Chemistry.
  • Preferably, a minimum of 2 years experience in laboratory medicine, including an in-depth knowledge of current QA procedures and practices.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and managerial skills.

Located in the heart of Dallas, UT Southwestern Medical Center operates two university hospitals and several clinic facilities and offers extensive clinical and referral laboratory services through a network of affiliated hospitals and clinics offering comprehensive diagnostic services and therapies for patients from the Dallas-Fort Worth area and around the world. Affiliated hospitals include Parkland Hospital, Children’s Medical Center, and Dallas Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center.

Send application to:

James S. Malter, MD
Department of Pathology
UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd. 
Dallas, TX 75390-9072
kim.deimling@utsouthwestern.edu

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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Clinical Cytogeneticist: Assistant/Associate Professor

The Section of Molecular Diagnostics of the Department of Pathology is seeking a board certified or board eligible MD and/or PhD Clinical Cytogeneticist to join an established and rapidly growing laboratory at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Additional expertise in molecular cytogenetics is highly desirable. The successful candidate will be appointed at the Assistant/Associate Professor level and devote the bulk of their effort to over-seeing laboratory operation and existing tests, physician consultation and developing new assays. The incumbent will also be expected to teach medical and graduate students, residents and fellows as well as develop/maintain a collaborative or independent research program. Salary and benefits are highly competitive as are start-up funds and laboratory space. UTSW is located in central Dallas, Texas, and offers extraordinary opportunity with a large and growing patient population, NCI designated Cancer Center, CTSA, and well-funded and diverse basic science. Please send a statement of interest and research direction, CV, and the names of three referees to:

James S. Malter, MD
Department of Pathology
UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75390-9072
kim.deimling@utsouthwestern.edu

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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Transfusion Medicine: Assistant/Associate Professor

The Department of Pathology at UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a physician scientist to be a faculty member in Transfusion Medicine/Hemostasis. The position will be at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. The candidate must have an MD or DO degree from an approved LCME medical school; satisfactory completion of ACGME approved residency training program in CP, AP/CP, Internal Medicine, or Pediatrics with subspecialty training in transfusion medicine/blood banking; board eligibility or certification in BB/TM; and be eligible for a Texas medical license. The preferred candidate will have an academic interest in the clinical aspects of Therapeutic Apheresis, Serology and with an emphasis on hemostasis and be committed to excellent patient care as well as research, scholarship and effective teaching. Duties will include participation in the transfusion medicine service for UTSW and affiliated hospitals, patient service in clinical pathology, specifically blood banking, transfusion medicine, coagulation, therapeutic apheresis, and the teaching of residents, fellows, medical students, and house staff. Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of references to:

James S. Malter, MD
Department of Pathology
UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd. 
Dallas, TX 75390-9072
kim.deimling@utsouthwestern.edu

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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Academic Lung or GU Pathologist

The Department of Pathology is seeking accomplished academic pathologist at the Assistant, Associate or Professor level with subspecialty training and expertise in Pulmonary or GU Pathology. The applicant must have an MD, MD/PhD or DO, be certified by the American Board of Pathology and have or be eligible for a Texas medical license.  In addition to patient care activities, the incumbent will be expected to participate in medical student and house staff teaching and develop or continue their research program. Outstanding opportunities for collaborative, translational research are available with members of basic science and clinical departments throughout UT Southwestern. Competitive salary and start-up will be provided. Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, brief research statement, and three letters of reference to:

James S. Malter, MD
Department of Pathology
UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75390-9072
kim.deimling@utsouthwestern.edu

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Academic Breast Pathologist

The Department of Pathology is seeking accomplished academic pathologist at the Assistant Professor level with subspecialty training and expertise in Breast Pathology. The applicant must have an MD, MD/PhD or DO, be certified by the American Board of Pathology and have or be eligible for a Texas medical license. In addition to patient care activities, the incumbent will be expected to participate in medical student and house staff teaching and develop or continue their research program. Outstanding opportunities for collaborative, translational research are available with members of basic science and clinical departments throughout UT Southwestern. Competitive salary and start-up will be provided. Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, brief research statement and three letters of reference to:

James S. Malter, MD
Department of Pathology
UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75390-9072
kim.deimling@utsouthwestern.edu

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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Faculty Positions - Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor

The UT Southwestern Medical Center Department of Pathology invites applications for two faculty positions from highly-qualified physician scientists with subspecialty expertise in any area of anatomic or clinical pathology and a demonstrated ability to lead an independent, funded research program in cancer, immunology or neuroscience. Appointments can be at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. Generous salary, start-up packages, protected time and laboratory space will be provided. UT Southwestern is located in Dallas, TX, and offers a highly collaborative environment, outstanding research infrastructure and dynamic clinical opportunities. Duties will include teaching and mentoring of medical and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, residents, and fellows. Applicants must have an MD or DO and satisfactory completion of an Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, or AP/CP Residency Training Program from an ACGME accredited institution. Candidates must have or be eligible for a Texas medical license and must be board certified or eligible by the American Board of Pathology. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, a statement of research and clinical interests, and three letters of references to:

James S. Malter, MD

Department of Pathology

UT Southwestern Medical Center

5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75390-9072

kim.deimling@utsouthwestern.edu

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer