ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ PROFESSOR-MOLECULAR EPIDEMIOLOGIST

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plans

Generous leave

14 paid holidays

Employee health clinic

Credit union

Wellness benefits with fitness center

Employee assistance program

Campus assistance program

Pet insurance

Job summary

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans invites applications for an Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor in Molecular Epidemiology. The faculty member will lead research in molecular or cancer epidemiology, develop an externally funded program, and contribute to teaching and mentoring within the Epidemiology and Population Health Program.

The candidate should have a documented commitment to health equity, strong publication record, and the ability to collaborate across the School of

Qualifications

• Doctorate in a relevant field (epidemiology, biostatistics, public health or related)
• Evidence of robust epidemiologic research program and potential for independent extramural funding
• Experience in mentoring students, postdocs, and junior faculty

Responsibilities

• Advise and mentor students, post-doctoral fellows, and junior faculty
• Develop and sustain an externally funded research program
• Conduct and publish in leading epidemiology and public health journals
• Collaborate across departments to advance health equity and population health

Skills

Molecular epidemiology

Cancer epidemiology

Epidemiologic methods

Teaching/mentoring

Education

Doctorate

Epidemiology

Biostatistics

Job description

Title: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ PROFESSOR-MOLECULAR EPIDEMIOLOGIST

Employee Type:Faculty

Department: Epidemiology and Pop Health

Campus Location:SPH EPIDEMIOLOGY PROGRAM

Job Summary/Basic Functions

LSU Health seeks candidates with research expertise in molecular epidemiology or cancer epidemiology. Skills and training in epidemiologic methods, cancer, infectious, social, and clinical epidemiology, informatics, or implementation science are especially desired. Evidence of extramural research funding and publications must be commensurate with years of professional experience. We expect our faculty to build an externally funded research program, publish in leading journals, and be committed to advancing health equity and to impacting public and population health. As minimum qualifications for consideration, applicants will have evidence of or strong potential for establishing an independent, extramurally funded research program, a demonstrated interest in teaching, and a commitment to epidemiology and public health. Candidates will be responsible for advising and mentoring students, post-doctoral fellows, and junior faculty scholars.

Faculty members will receive a competitive salary, dedicated research space, and protected time for scholarship. The position includes start-up funds for research support and a relocation package. The department offers a highly collegial environment with growth potential. We are particularly looking for candidates who can operate effectively in a diverse community of students and faculty and share our vision of helping all constituents reach their full potential.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education:Doctorate

Required Field of Study:Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health or related field

About the School/Department

The School of Public Health (SPH) is located on the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans (LSUHSC-NO) campus which is downtown in the medical district of the metropolitan area. LSUHSC-NO is a part of the Louisiana State University (LSU) System. The Epidemiology and Population Health Program is one of four programs in the SPH and has a national reputation for cancer research, community-engaged research and practice for promoting population health. The Epidemiology Program offers a BS degree, MPH degree, including a MD/MPH track, and a PhD degree and MD/PhD track.

The Epidemiology and Population Health Program and School of Public Health is home to the Nationally recognized Louisiana Tumor Registry and the Louisiana STD/HIV Program and is a collaborator with the LSU-LCMC Cancer Center and the Comprehensive Alcohol HIV/AIDS Research Center. Epidemiology faculty and students are also actively involved with state and local agencies of the Louisiana Health Department. Epidemiology faculty members enjoy strong collaborative relationships with other departments in the School of Public Health and with schools across the health science center, including the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Dentistry, School of Allied Health, and the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. We seek candidates with research interests and experience that complement and strengthen current research programs by the faculty on our health sciences center campus.

• including health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement plans
• generous annual and sick leave
• 14 paid holidays per year
• and an employee health primary care clinic
• a full-service credit union
• wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses
• employee assistance program
• campus assistance program
• pet insurance option

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