The application package should include: a cover letter accompanied by curriculum vitae (CV) and separate research statement.

PhD, ScD, DrPH, or equivalent research doctoral degree in a relevant discipline (completed by start date) Demonstrated ability to conduct scholarly research and capacity to obtain peer-reviewed funding Ability to mentor pre- and post-doctoral students and capacity for teaching excellence at the graduate level Ability to collaborate closely and effectively with other members of multidisciplinary research teams Desire to partner with healthcare systems, public health agencies, and/or community organizations

The OSPH has close collaborations with clinical departments and centers across UTSW and other allied health systems including: UTSW Hospital and Clinics, Parkland Health (one of the largest safety-net integrated health systems in in the US), North Texas Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (2nd largest VA in the US), Texas Health Resources (healthcare system with 29 hospitals and >395 points of care), Children’s Health (7th largest pediatric hospital in the US), and Texas Behavioral Health Center at UT Southwestern (296-bed state mental health hospital opening in 2025). The OSPH also works alongside community-based agencies such as local food pantries, social service agencies, non-profit community groups, and the Dallas and Tarrant County Departments of Public Health. The faculty are members of the Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, Clinical Translational Science Award (CTSA), O’Donnell Brain Institute, Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care, and Office of Global Health, among many others.