Epidemiology Faculty: Infectious Disease Dynamics & Modeling

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive start-up package

Support for professional development

Job summary

A prominent university is seeking an Epidemiology Faculty member with expertise in infectious disease dynamics and computational epidemiology. The ideal candidate will have a PhD and a strong research background. This role includes conducting independent research, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and teaching responsibilities. The university values diversity and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Competitive start-up packages are available for successful applicants.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a PhD or equivalent degree.
• Strong research track record supporting an independent research program.
• Experience working in diverse settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in infectious disease dynamics.
• Collaborate with the Utah Infectious Disease Dynamics Group.
• Teach and mentor students and staff in epidemiology.

Skills

Expertise in infectious disease modeling

Computational epidemiology

Data science

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Public health policy

Education

PhD or equivalent degree

Tools

Data analytics software

Job description

Epidemiology Faculty in Infectious Disease Dynamics

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Position Information

Position/Rank

Position/Rank Epidemiology Faculty in Infectious Disease Dynamics

Department

Department 00952 - Division of Epidemiology

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track

Track Track Dependent on Qualifications

New Position to Begin

New Position to Begin When filled

Details

The Division of Epidemiology at the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine invites applications for a faculty position in the area of infectious disease modeling or computational epidemiology. We seek candidates whose expertise and research align with or complement the work of the University of Utah Infectious Disease Dynamics Group and the Division’s strengths in areas such as mathematical, computational, and statistical modeling, data science and machine learning, network science, public health policy, outbreak analytics, pandemic preparedness, health equity, antimicrobial resistance, healthcare-associated infections, genomics, or the microbiome.

Minimum qualifications: PhD or equivalent degree, as well as a research track record that supports an independent research program.

Faculty rank and track will be commensurate with experience and appointments will include a competitive start-up package. We invite individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient-focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located at https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ .

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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Please submit a CV with mm/yyyy format for start/end dates.

Open Date

Open Date 10/18/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Number

Requisition Number PRN03690F

Type

Type Faculty

Posting Specific Questions

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Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter

Research Statement

Optional Documents

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