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Computational Scientist, Psychiatry

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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for computational psychiatry phd in the United States is $54.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46.88 and $73.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Computational Psychiatry Phd vs Data Scientist in Healthcare?

AspectComputational Psychiatry PhdData Scientist in Healthcare
Required CredentialsPhD in Psychiatry, Neuroscience, or related fields; strong background in computational modelingBachelor's or Master's in Data Science, Computer Science, or related fields; programming skills
Work EnvironmentAcademic or research institutions, hospitals, mental health clinicsHealthcare companies, tech firms, research organizations
Industry UsageResearch-focused, developing models for mental health diagnosis and treatmentAnalyzing healthcare data, developing predictive models, supporting clinical decisions

The main difference is that Computational Psychiatry Phds focus on developing computational models specifically for mental health research and treatment, often within academic or clinical research settings. Data Scientists in Healthcare typically work on broader healthcare data analysis and predictive modeling across various medical fields. Both roles require strong analytical skills, but their applications and environments differ.

How to become a computational psychiatry PhD?

To become a computational psychiatry PhD, candidates typically need a strong background in neuroscience, psychology, computer science, or related fields, along with research experience in computational modeling or data analysis. Earning a relevant master's degree or directly applying to a PhD program with a focus on computational methods in mental health is common, and proficiency in programming languages like Python or MATLAB is often required. Admission usually involves submitting academic transcripts, research proposals, and letters of recommendation, and some programs may require GRE scores or relevant publications.

What is computational psychiatry good for?

Computational psychiatry is a field that uses mathematical models and data analysis to understand mental health disorders, improve diagnosis, and develop personalized treatment strategies. It combines neuroscience, psychology, and computer science to analyze brain function and behavior, often utilizing machine learning tools. This approach helps in identifying underlying mechanisms of psychiatric conditions and advancing targeted interventions.
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Computational Scientist, Psychiatry

Dallas, TX

UT Southwestern Medical Center
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Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 
JOB SUMMARY
The Computational Scientist position is responsible for providing computational solutions to biological/clinical researchers, utilizing various techniques to explore, analyze, and visualize data from a wide range of complex biological and biomedical data sources. The Computational Scientist will also utilize the University's high performance computing resource to facilitate data collection and analysis, parallel computing, and large-scale data storage. 
 

This position will support the Computational Psychiatry Laboratory, led by Dr. Abigail Ortiz, that is at the forefront of computational psychiatry and digital phenotyping. Their mission is to transform how mood disorders are understood and managed by harnessing the continuous, passively collected physiological data that wearable technology makes possible.
 

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
  • Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!


EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

  • Education
    Bachelor's Degree In Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or other field related to biomedical and computational research. 
     
  • Experience
    Experience with HPC and/or demonstrated success in publishing computational science results 
     

Preferred

  • Education
    Master's Degree or 
    PhD 
     


JOB DUTIES

  • Support faculty and research staff in adapting computational strategies to the domain specific needs of the research lab.
  • Working with a range of systems and technologies such as high-performance compute cluster, parallel file systems, high speed interconnects, GPU-based computing, and database servers.
  • Develop software and methods to explore, analyze and visualize data from a wide range of complex biological and biomedical data sources (e.g., genomic, imaging, protein structure, etc.).
  • Participate in the design and execution of collaborative research studies in biomedical science.
  • Assist research team with the application and usage of computational systems to help accelerate the pace of scientific discovery.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
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.
 

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