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Clinician Scientist jobs are open from early-career to senior principal levels across academic medical centers, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, and health systems, with common specializations in translational research, clinical trial design, and disease-area medicine. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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The Department of Neurology at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, ranked the No. 1 hospital in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and the No. 2 hospital in Texas by U.S. News and World Report, is seeking an academic Multiple Sclerosis/Neuroimmunology Neurologist. The successful candidate will build an independent Neuroimmunology research program as well as attend in the Aston Neuroimmunology/MS Outpatent Clinic.
Opportunity Details:
Opportunity for subspecialty focus within Neuroimmunology
Teach and mentor trainees in our movement disorders fellowship program – with an annual complement of up to 2 adult fellows per year.
Grow your academic career with our robust Faculty Development program, housed within our larger department of 90+ neurology faculty across 14 subspecialty sections.
Be a part of the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute, which is a rapidly expanding enterprise supporting clinical, educational, research, and outreach efforts.
Qualification
- Posses or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Texas
- Board certified/board eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology for adult or child neurology
- Must be self-motivated
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/
Benefits
- UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
The Department of Neurology at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, ranked the No. 1 hospital in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and the No. 2 hospital in Texas by U.S. News and World Report, is seeking an academic Multiple Sclerosis/Neuroimmunology Neurologist. The successful candidate will build an independent Neuroimmunology research program as well as attend in the Aston Neuroimmunology/MS Outpatent Clinic.
Opportunity Details:
Opportunity for subspecialty focus within Neuroimmunology
Teach and mentor trainees in our movement disorders fellowship program – with an annual complement of up to 2 adult fellows per year.
Grow your academic career with our robust Faculty Development program, housed within our larger department of 90+ neurology faculty across 14 subspecialty sections.
Be a part of the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute, which is a rapidly expanding enterprise supporting clinical, educational, research, and outreach efforts.
Qualification
- Posses or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Texas
- Board certified/board eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology for adult or child neurology
- Must be self-motivated
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/
Benefits
- UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Science & Research
- Government & Public Sector
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinician scientist jobs.
- MD, DO, or equivalent clinical degree plus a PhD or equivalent research doctorate
- Board certification or eligibility in a relevant medical specialty
- Independent or co-investigator experience on peer-reviewed extramural grant funding
- Record of first- or senior-author publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Proficiency in clinical trial design, GCP compliance, and IRB submission processes
- Experience with disease-specific research models, biomarker analysis, or translational study design
Tips for Your Clinician Scientist Job Search
Align your CV to both clinics and bench
Clinician scientist roles expect you to demonstrate proficiency in both patient care and independent research. Your CV should show protected research time, grant funding or co-investigator credits, and peer-reviewed publications alongside your clinical credentials and board certifications.
Highlight your translational research pipeline
Hiring committees want to see that your bench work connects to patient outcomes. Frame each research project by naming the clinical question it addresses, the stage of translation, and any industry or NIH funding you secured or contributed to.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinician scientist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by research protected time percentage
Job descriptions vary widely from 20% to 80% research time. Filter for roles where the protected-time allocation matches your career goals before applying, since renegotiating that split after hire is rare and difficult.
Prepare a research vision statement before interviews
Most academic and industry panels ask for a five-year research roadmap. Draft a concise statement that names your disease focus, your methodological approach, and two or three fundable questions, then rehearse it to under four minutes.
Negotiate startup funds and lab space explicitly
Clinician scientist offers often include negotiable startup packages covering equipment, postdoc salaries, and dedicated lab space. Request itemized figures in writing and compare them against published department benchmarks before you sign.
Clinician Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinician scientists?
The most active employers for clinician scientists right now are University of Kentucky, University of Minnesota, and Atrium Health, and the most openings are in Minnesota, North Carolina, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Academic medical centers and large biopharmaceutical companies consistently post the highest volume of openings.
How many clinician scientist jobs are remote?
About 0% of clinician scientist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though clinical duties typically require on-site presence. Research-heavy roles in biostatistics, medical affairs, and clinical development tend to offer the most scheduling flexibility and remote options compared to positions anchored to inpatient or procedural care.
How do you become a clinician scientist?
You typically complete a clinical degree, then pursue a PhD, research fellowship, or formal physician-scientist training program, such as an NIH-funded pathway. During or after training, you build an independent research portfolio by publishing, applying for pilot grants, and identifying a focused disease area. Securing protected research time in your first faculty or industry role is the critical step that separates a clinician with research interests from a practicing clinician scientist.
Can you get a clinician scientist job with limited research experience?
Entry points exist even with a thin research record if you frame clinical observations as researchable questions and show intellectual direction. Applying to mentored faculty positions, industry medical science liaison roles, or research fellowship programs allows you to build publications and grant history before moving into fully independent clinician scientist posts. Demonstrating a clear disease focus and at least one collaborative publication strengthens early applications considerably.
What does the clinician scientist interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screening call with HR or a department administrator, followed by a research seminar where you present your work to faculty or scientific staff, then one-on-one meetings with department leadership, potential collaborators, and sometimes division chiefs. Academic positions often include a grand rounds presentation and a separate session with trainees. Industry roles typically add a panel interview focused on drug development strategy and cross-functional collaboration experience.
Where can I find and apply to clinician scientist jobs?
You can find and apply to clinician scientist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialty and research focus, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and career goals.
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