Assistant or Associate Professor in Epidemiology

Sophe; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Une université renommée cherche un professeur d'épidémiologie passionné pour enseigner et mener des recherches de pointe. Dans ce rôle, vous serez responsable de l'enseignement des méthodes épidémiologiques, de la supervision des étudiants diplômés et de la conduite de recherches publiées dans des revues académiques. Vous contribuerez également à la réputation de l'institution en participant à des activités académiques et extra-académiques. Si vous êtes engagé à exceller dans l'éducation et la recherche, cette opportunité est faite pour vous.

Qualifications

• Doctorat en épidémiologie requis pour le poste.
• Expertise en santé publique et méthodes épidémiologiques nécessaires.

Responsibilities

• Enseigner l'épidémiologie aux niveaux undergraduate et graduate.
• Superviser les étudiants de maîtrise et de doctorat dans leurs projets de recherche.

Skills

Méthodes épidémiologiques

Biostatistiques

Analyse de la santé publique

Supervision d'étudiants diplômés

Collaboration internationale

Compétence en français

Education

Doctorat en épidémiologie

Job description

Through your teaching and your research activities, you will play a pivotal role in fostering excellence within your faculty. Furthermore, you will enhance the prominence of your area of expertise and actively participate in the daily activities of our renowned university. In this role, your responsibilities will include:

1. Teaching epidemiology at the undergraduate and graduate levels in both general and specialist courses;
2. Supervising master’s and doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows in the completion of directed studies, theses and research projects;
3. Developing and conducting a research program in epidemiology and publish in academic journals;
4. Contributing actively to the functioning of the Department and the School through participation in administrative, teaching and research activities;
5. Contributing to the reputation of the DMSP, the ESPUM and the Université de Montréal by participating in various academic and extra-academic activities, both in scientific and practical settings.

What you’ll need to succeed:

1. A PhD in epidemiology;
2. Expertise in epidemiology with a focus on public health issues (e.g., environmental health, climate change);
3. Solid specialist training in modern epidemiological and biostatistics methods;
4. Demonstrate the ability to teach epidemiological methods at introductory, intermediate and advanced levels to a variety of audiences;
5. Demonstrate the potential to supervise graduate students;
6. Demonstrate an ability to conduct high-level research focusing on public health analysis or intervention;
7. Demonstrate the potential to develop local, national and international collaborations;
8. Adequate proficiency in the French language or a strong commitment to mastering the proficiency level required upon assuming the position in accordance to Université de Montréal’s Language Policy. A French language learning assistance program is offered to all professors who wish to acquire French language skills or enhance their communication abilities.