Pediatric Nephrologist [Req#: 896460, Position#: ...

DescriptionPediatric Nephrologists with Clinical and/or Research Focused ScientistsThe University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, and Children's Health Dallas seeks to hire outstanding individuals to join our rapidly growing, collaborative and academic group in the Division of Pediatric Nephrology. We welcome candidates with an interest as a clinician, clinical researcher or basic science researcher.Clinically Focused Positions:Clinical focused faculty members are responsible for attending inpatient, dialysis and ambulatory services. Responsibilities include supervision and teaching of pediatric residents, medical students and pediatric nephrology fellows from UT Southwestern Medical SchoolOur program is one of the largest and most modern dialysis units in the country with approximately 50 chronic dialysis patients divided between hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysisThe main hospital has a large intensive care patient population housed in the PICU, NICU, and CVICU for which we provide consultation and all modalities of CRRT including PrisMax, Aquadex, Carpediem, and MARS under the umbrella of our acute care nephrology programRobust outpatient general nephrology program, multidisciplinary stone center, and an active kidney transplant programWe perform 15-20 kidney transplants per year and follow more than 200 kidney transplant patients Research Focused Positions:Research focused faculty should have experience in basic science and/or clinical translational researchStrong footprint of basic science exists within the Department of Pediatrics and the DivisionNumerous resources and interdepartmental collaboration especially with Internal Medicine NephrologyAbout the Division and UT SouthwesternACGME accredited fellowship program funded by Children's HealthDivisional support encompassing 12 advanced practice providers in the inpatient and outpatient setting Historical record of supporting outstanding clinically focused nephrologists and NIH-funded basic scientists Institutional commitment in support of clinical research endeavors and physician scientists by providing additional funding from the Dean's office and financial incentives for extra-mural fundingUTSW is home to a Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program, which provides many opportunities for internal funding and other resourcesChildren's Clinical Research Advisory Council Grants (CCRAC) is another mechanism for intramural funding through the hospital39 CORE FacilitiesRobust faculty development opportunities, including grant writing courses, leadership training, as well as many opportunities to participate in educational endeavors, quality improvement projects, and to collaborate with basic scientists and other clinical researchers within the medical school QualificationsClinical applicants must be eligible for licensure in the state of Texas be board eligible or certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology. Clinical or Research candidates are required to have an MD, MD/PhD, PhD or equivalent degree.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementUT 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

Created: 2026-04-15