**Research Postdoctoral Fellow** **Dallas, TX** Baylor Scott and White North Texas Region is looking for an PhD social scientist, ideally with a focus on social work, public health or health services research, to join a senior PhD social scientist in the PACER Center – Patient and Community Engaged Research Center. The Research Postdoctoral Fellow is a trainee working in an apprenticeship mode in preparation for a career in clinical research. This position will train in clinical and translational research methodology, practices and programs with a focus on mental health. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE** + Plans, directs and conducts specialized and advanced scientific research projects. + Evaluates and examines data. + Assists in establishing new research protocols and procedures, as requested. + Summarizes research findings and publishes results in research journals. **KEY SUCCESS FACTORS** + Must be a new graduate of a PhD/doctoral program in in social work, public health, health services or a related field. + Interest in applying for early career funding such as a career development award, pilot funding, or foundation funding. + Advanced research training in social work, public health, health services or a related field and Interest in patient and community-based research. + Interest in health systems research and learning health systems science with strong analytical skills in health services research methods. + Early success with peer-reviewed publications. + Ability to exercise a high degree of independence and judgment in planning, organizing, and implementing scientific research projects **.** **BENEFITS** Our competitive benefits package includes the following. + Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits + 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% + Tuition Reimbursement + PTO accrual beginning Day 1 Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level **QUALIFICATIONS** + EDUCATION – Doctorate/PhD + EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience with PhD As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.