Anesthesiology Pediatric Physician Scientist

UT Southwestern Medical Center | Dallas, TX

UT Southwestern is the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth and ranks among the top 50 hospitals nationally in 12 specialties – the most of any hospital in Texas – according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Hospitals rankings. In the 2025 report, nine of our specialties ranked in the top 25 nationwide.

The Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management is committed to excellence in education, research, and patient care. Since its founding in 1943, our department has grown into one of the nation’s leading academic anesthesiology programs, offering a rich and diverse learning environment that reflects the vibrancy of Dallas, Texas. Our faculty prepares the next generation of anesthesiologists through world-class training across every subspecialty, immersive simulation experiences, and broad exposure to more than 150,000 procedural cases each year.

Job Summary

The Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Management at UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks an outstanding Pediatric Physician Scientist Anesthesiologist with a strong commitment to academic medicine, clinical excellence, and impactful research. As a Clinical Scholar at UT Southwestern, the selected candidate will advance the science and practice of pediatric anesthesiology through impactful scholarly work.

This faculty position offers the opportunity to develop and lead a goal-oriented research program while providing high-quality pediatric anesthetic care at Children’s Health in Dallas. The successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative academic environment dedicated to advancing perioperative care through innovation, discovery, and education.

Position Highlights

• Clinical responsibilities include providing comprehensive pediatric anesthesiology care at Children’s Health
• Establish and lead an independent, externally funded research program within a nationally recognized academic medical center
• Protected research time with institutional infrastructure support aligned with funding trajectory and academic goals
• Engage in innovative basic, translational, clinical, or outcomes-based research advancing pediatric perioperative medicine
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary investigators across UT Southwestern’s robust research enterprise
• Develop and submit competitive grant applications (NIH, foundation, and industry-sponsored funding)
• Publish high-impact findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international scientific meetings
• Lead and participate in clinical trials and translational research initiatives
• Mentor fellows, residents, graduate students, and junior faculty in research design, methodology, and scholarly productivity
• Contribute to the academic mission through scholarly leadership and national visibility

• Clinical responsibilities include providing comprehensive pediatric anesthesiology care at Children’s Health
• Establish and lead an independent, externally funded research program within a nationally recognized academic medical center
• Protected research time with institutional infrastructure support aligned with funding trajectory and academic goals
• Engage in innovative basic, translational, clinical, or outcomes-based research advancing pediatric perioperative medicine
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary investigators across UT Southwestern’s robust research enterprise
• Develop and submit competitive grant applications (NIH, foundation, and industry-sponsored funding)
• Publish high-impact findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international scientific meetings
• Lead and participate in clinical trials and translational research initiatives
• Mentor fellows, residents, graduate students, and junior faculty in research design, methodology, and scholarly productivity
• Contribute to the academic mission through scholarly leadership and national visibility

Contact:

Dustin Floyd. M.B.A.

Clinical Physician Recruiter, Talent Acquisition 

Office of Human Resources 

UT Southwestern Medical Center 

P: 972-573-3895

Email: dustin.floyd@utsouthwestern.edu

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.

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

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/