Assistant Professor of Epidemiology — Aging & Life-Course

Boston University School of Public Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University School of Public Health seeks an open rank epidemiologist to study life-course determinants of health in older adults and social networks. The ideal candidate will employ strong methods, including computational approaches and modern causal inference, and contribute to aging-related research centers.

The role emphasizes securing external funding, mentoring trainees, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, with potential focus areas in Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular outcomes,

Qualifications

• PhD in Epidemiology or related field required.
• Active external funding to support a research program.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching, education, and mentorship.
• Ability to lead an independent research program and collaborate across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead an independent, externally funded research program.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines on aging and population health.
• Teach core and/or advanced epidemiology methods to graduate students.
• Mentor trainees applying for career development awards.

Skills

Causal inference

Computational methods

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Epidemiology or related field

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Boston University School of Public Health seeks an open rank epidemiologist to study life-course determinants of health in older adults and social networks. The ideal candidate will employ strong methods, including computational approaches and modern causal inference, and contribute to aging-related research centers.

The role emphasizes securing external funding, mentoring trainees, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, with potential focus areas in Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular outcomes,