Chronic Disease Epidemiology: Research Leader & Educator

Yale School of Public Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale School of Public Health seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor for Tenure or Educator Scholar Tracks in Chronic Disease Epidemiology. The appointee will build an externally funded research program using epidemiologic methods to address major chronic diseases and social determinants across the lifecourse.

Teaching and mentoring duties are included. The ideal candidate has a doctoral degree in epidemiology, strong communication skills, and a track record of independent funding and

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in epidemiology or a related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Prior record of independent funding and high-impact publications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an externally funded independent research program focused on addressing major chronic disease causes of death and disability.
• Apply rigorous epidemiologic methods including measurement, causal inference, data science and AI, and creation of novel data sources for epidemiologic research.
• Publish and present research results in peer-reviewed journals and disseminate findings to scientific, clinical, policy, and community audiences.
• Contribute to the growth and impact of the educational mission, including teaching at masters/doctoral level and mentoring students.
• Foster collaborations and strengthen interactions with other schools across campus.
• Provide service aligned with the YSPH Strategic Plan and Yale priorities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Collaborative and independent work

Independent funding & publications

Education

Doctoral degree in Epidemiology or related field

Job description

Yale School of Public Health seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor for Tenure or Educator Scholar Tracks in Chronic Disease Epidemiology. The appointee will build an externally funded research program using epidemiologic methods to address major chronic diseases and social determinants across the lifecourse.

Teaching and mentoring duties are included. The ideal candidate has a doctoral degree in epidemiology, strong communication skills, and a track record of independent funding and