Why Children’s Health?
At Children’s Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.
Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.
Our dedication to promoting children’s health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

SUMMARY:

The Clinical Scientist will be a dedicated researcher who works in collaboration with our interdisciplinary research team and departments of orthopaedic surgery, sports medicine, sports concussion, sports psychology, sports rehabilitation, and performance science. The Clinical Scientist will execute an independent research agenda that aligns with CHAI’s strategic plan and includes study development, data collection of clinical, laboratory, and field-based testing, data processing and statistical analyses, present research findings at professional conferences, publish manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals, and seek extramural grant funding. The Clinical Scientist will work directly with the clinical providers and Director of Research to develop research agendas. The Clinical Scientist will mentor clinical fellows in their respective track of expertise.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 years years in professional settings Req
• Research experience aligned with CHAI’s clinical service line Pref
• Evidence of scholarly productivity such as Publications or presentations Req

EDUCATION

• Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience Masters in Health Sciences, Exercise Physiology, Sports Science, Biomechanics, Neuropsychology, or related. Req
• Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience PhD Pref

• Execute an independent research agenda that aligns with CHAI’s strategic plan
• Contribute to data collection of clinical, laboratory, and field-based testing through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
• Contribute to data processing and statistical analyses
• Present research findings at professional conferences
• Publish manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals
• Seek extramural grant funding
  How You’ll Be Successful:Other information: