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Addictions Medicine - Physician - Clinical Research at University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School
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Healthcare
Posted 20 hours ago
Job Description
About The Clinician Investigator for Addiction Medicine Position
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 who is committed to providing healthcare services to patients in need of addiction and/or substance use related care.
What You'll Do:
- Participate in health services research, including the development of grant proposals, conduction of health services 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.
- Under dissemination of research findings: publish work in high-impact journals. present work at national and international meetings, work with care providers and health care delivery networks to implement research in practice.
Qualifications Required:
- The selected candidate must have an M.D./D.O., be board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine and must have completed specialty training in Addiction Medicine and/or be 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 an Assistant Professor or above.
- Commitment to an academic career, teaching and research
Qualifications Preferred:
- HIV, LGBTQ+, and/or sexual health research or clinical experience
- Successful candidates will have 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.
- Bilingual in Spanish
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you are a highly motivated and skilled Clinician-investigator for Addiction Medicine eager to contribute to a forward-thinking institution, we encourage you to apply!
Live in Austin a Vibrant, Lively, University City. Known for its excellent schools, lively music scene, superb cuisine, and international festivals such as South by Southwest. The city typically ranks among the country’s best places to live. Nearby lakes and rivers as well as the beautiful adjacent Texas Hill Country provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities.
Why Join Our Team
We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package that is well rounded and competitive, making it desirable for individuals with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and potential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic department in an innovative and growing medical school.
We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package that is well rounded and competitive, making it desirable for individuals with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and potential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic department in an innovative and growing medical school.
- Competitive Base & Relocation Assistance
- Appealing benefits offering 100% employer paid Options– PPO Medical Plan & Prescription Drug Coverage, Life Insurance, AD&D, and Malpractice
- Desirable Optional Coverages – Vision, Dental, FSA, VGTL, and STD/LTD
- Alluring Retirement Plan Options – TRS & ORP
- Compelling Work/Life Balance – PTO, Sick Time, Holidays, Comp Time, CME, Wellness Time, Onsite Campus Childcare, and much more
- Exciting Opportunity for Professional Growth – Mentorship, Development & Merit Increases
Typical mid-level pay: $83k for Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations nationally
National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$83k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$44k
Market range (10th-90th percentile)
$169k
Top performers earn significantly more—skill and negotiation matter.
Senior roles pay 92% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.
Strong candidate leverage
Pay is responsive to skills and negotiation. Position yourself as a specialist.
Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage
Moderate
Mobility
High mobility
Who this leverage applies to
Stronger for:
Specialists with niche skills
Weaker for:
Generalists
Where to negotiate
Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO
Likely Possible Unlikely
Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.
Does this path compound?
Job Growth →
⚡
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀
Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️
Plateau
Limited growth
⭐
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Growth + pay upside
Both the field and your earnings can grow significantly.
+7%
10yr growth
634,900 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.
Labor data: BLS 2024