Job Opportunities
INTERNAL (our department)
June 13, 2024
Tenure-Track Faculty Position
Epidemiologist
Michigan State University
College of Human Medicine
Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics invites applicants for an open-rank tenure-track position at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level in epidemiology. Requirements include a Doctoral Degree in epidemiology, or in related field with additional epidemiology training. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience.
Areas of ongoing research within our department include women’s health, reproductive/perinatal/pediatric health, psychiatric and addiction epidemiology, aging and neuroepidemiology, cardiovascular epidemiology, cancer epidemiology, environmental health, COVID-19, health services and health policy, health equity, and social determinants of health. We welcome applicants who have complementary areas of research, a strong record of scholarship, and either evidence of or potential for an independent, externally funded research program with national visibility. Teaching in graduate (MS, PhD), professional, and/or undergraduate programs is expected, along with mentoring graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion within all aspects of research, instruction, and service. This position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a competitive start-up package.
MSU has 4 health-related colleges (Human Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Nursing) and Colleges of Natural Sciences, Agricultural and Natural Resources, and Social Sciences, all of which participate in population health research. The College of Human Medicine has campuses in multiple Michigan cities as well as a 30-year partnership with Henry Ford Health System in the Detroit metropolitan area, offering unique opportunities for epidemiological research across the state of Michigan. There is a strong, campus-wide history of international research and of collaborations across colleges and departments, clinical and non-clinical. The Greater Lansing area, home to MSU and the state capital, offers residents a family-friendly lifestyle, low cost of living, access to arts and cultural activities, and easy access to year-round outdoor recreational activities.
Candidates should apply on-line at careers.msu.edu for posting #959358. Applicants will submit the following: 1) a curriculum vitae, 2) A statement (2-page maximum) of scholarly activities, research, and teaching interests, 3) A statement (1-page maximum) documenting philosophy and contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion in scholarship, instruction, and/or service and 4) names of three recommenders. For additional information visit https://epibio.msu.edu/. Questions regarding the position should be addressed to the Search Committee Coordinator, Jill Hamilton, jillh@msu.edu)
Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2024, and the position will remain open until filled. All qualified applicants that submit their application will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.
TENURE-SYSTEM FACULTY POSITION
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Human Medicine
The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications for an open rank tenure-stream/tenured faculty position, academic year basis, for expanding its research, teaching, and consulting missions. As part of MSU’s “1855 Professorship,” the position will be part of a university-wide cohort that will advance and transform high-impact research and teaching in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The position will be filled at a rank commensurate with the qualifications and record of the successful candidates. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline and have previous research experience. For the ranks of Associate Professor and Professor, teaching experience and an established record of securing extramural funding are also required. The successful candidate is expected to develop and maintain a vigorous independent and collaborative research program, participate in teaching and mentoring early career faculty, fellows, and graduate and undergraduate students, and provide services in the Department, the College of Human Medicine, and other units at the University and outreach in the community at large.
This position is part of a multidisciplinary and cross-college initiative (“1855 Professorships”) focused on quantitative analysis to advance one of the central objectives of MSU’s strategic plan: reducing health disparities. Hires in this initiative will build long-term capacity for health disparities research at MSU and forge critical synergies between our department and other units on campus including Economics and Psychology. We are thus seeking candidates with expertise that can be applied to evaluating programs and policies to address health disparities. Quantitative researchers with the skills to do this work come from a broad range of disciplines. Applicable areas of expertise include but are not limited to design and analyses of quasi-experimental and experimental (randomized trials) data, comparative effectiveness, and causal inference. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the motivation to act as a team member in collaborative research ventures are also required.
The department has 26 faculty conducting research in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Research interests in methods and applications include health services research, longitudinal and correlated data analysis, survival analysis, statistical genetics, causal inference, and analyses of non-experimental or quasi-experimental data. A vibrant collaboration exists in research within the department and with other units throughout the University. Currently, in addition to their research interests, our faculty participate actively in research with colleagues in Economics, Geography, Anthropology, Statistics & Probability, Food Science & Nutrition, Veterinary Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health. Please visit our website www.epibio.msu.edu for additional information.
Applications should be submitted online at http://careers.msu.edu for posting 844554. The required application package includes a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references (applicant will be notified prior to contacting references). Review of candidates will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions regarding the positions should be addressed to the Search Committee Coordinator, Clarice Drumgoole drumgool@msu.edu
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
EXTERNAL
June 26, 2024
The School of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) at UNC Greensboro is seeking a Research Scholar to serve as the statistician/research methodologist in the Office of Research.
This is a permanent, 12-month NON-faculty position in which the individual will be supervised by the Associate Dean for Research. Time and funding for professional development related to remaining abreast of cutting-edge techniques will be provided. There is no expectation that the individual maintains an independent line of research. Rather, they will either play a highly valued support role to or become an integral member of collaborative research teams led by faculty in HHS. This includes assisting with data analytic plans for external grant proposals and/or serving as a co-investigator in the statistician/methodologist role. They may also publish on cutting-edge methodological techniques and approaches if desired. Faculty in the 11 highly ranked HHS departments/programs (Communication Sciences and Disorders, Community and Therapeutic Recreation, Genetic Counseling, Gerontology, Human Development & Family Studies, Human Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Nutrition, Peace & Conflict Studies, Public Health Education, Social Work) successfully secure over $10 million annually in external contracts and grants to conduct basic, applied, and/or community engaged research that meaningfully enhances the health and well-being of individuals, families, organizations, and communities. Sample areas of inquiry include reducing childhood obesity, preventing Alzheimer’s disease, promoting mental health, promoting sexual and reproductive health, reducing health and educational disparities, promoting vaccination uptake, addressing workforce needs related to the Opioid epidemic, and combatting structural racism. Recent funders include the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, the Institute of Educational Sciences, the Health Resources and Services Administration, The Gates Foundation, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, as well as state and local foundations and agencies. The School of HHS embodies a culture of care and inclusiveness, and the Office of Research is committed to supporting the development of the selected applicant to promote career longevity/success in the position over time. Candidates with a passion for and expertise in analytic methods who wish to contribute meaningfully to collaborative research efforts led by faculty are encouraged to apply.
Review of applications will begin August 1 and continue until the position is filled.
Full details are available here: https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/postings/29424
Questions about the position may be directed to Associate Dean for Research, Esther Leerkes at emleerke@uncg.edu