Full or Associate Professor in Infectious Disease Modeling

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Robust retirement plans

75% tuition discount for employees and eligible family members

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a Full or Associate Professor in Infectious Disease Modeling to support the mission of the Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics (CIDD). This critical position involves promoting research excellence, training future researchers, and developing interdisciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates will possess a PhD in a relevant field, a strong record in securing funding, and an ability to lead multidisciplinary projects. Comprehensive benefits include medical coverage and a 75% tuition discount for employees and dependents.

Qualifications

• Strong academic track record for Full Professor level.
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary research projects.
• Ability to publish results and engage in strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Promote excellence in infectious disease research and outreach.
• Lead growth of CIDD and develop collaborative teams.
• Mentor early-career faculty and shape the future of CIDD.

Skills

Established record of successful extramural funding

Leadership of multidisciplinary scientific teams

Mentoring early career researchers

Education

PhD in infectious disease-related field

Job description

Position Overview

The Pennsylvania State University seeks a Full or Associate Professor in Infectious Disease Modeling to support the mission of the Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics (CIDD) of the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences. The position will be appointed in a department and college that aligns with the candidate’s research and teaching program. The appointment may be negotiated across several colleges to best fit the research interests.

Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of excellence in infectious disease research, teaching, and outreach across the Penn State system.
• Promote Penn State as a global leader in interdisciplinary infectious disease research through novel collaborations that integrate existing CIDD strengths.
• Lead the growth of CIDD through strategic initiatives and development of collaborative, interdisciplinary research teams.
• Support the training of the next generation of infectious disease researchers via classroom and experiential learning opportunities.
• Participate in strategic planning to ensure financial sustainability of the Penn State CIDD.
• Participate in the CIDD Executive Committee to develop and execute a strategic vision.
• Engage current Penn State faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and students of the CIDD to shape its future.
• Actively mentor early‑career faculty hired in association with the Center.
• Support community development and engagement at the student, staff, postdoctoral, and faculty levels.

Research and Teaching Expectations

• Establish a rigorous externally funded research program in any aspect of infectious disease at Penn State.
• Lead multidisciplinary projects that combine modeling and computational tools with large time‑series, epidemiological, or genomic data sets.
• Publish results from multidisciplinary research projects and demonstrate leadership of scientific teams.

Qualifications

A PhD in any infectious disease‑related field is required. The applicant should have an academic track record commensurate with a Full Professor, although exceptional applications at the Associate level will be considered. Candidates must possess an established record of successful extramural funding, scholarly publications, and evidence of leadership of multidisciplinary scientific teams.

The appointment will be made in a department and college that is appropriate for the research interests and could be in or across the following colleges: College of Agricultural Sciences, College of Engineering, College of Health and Human Development, College of Liberal Arts, College of Medicine, and the Eberly College of Science.

Candidates should have experience mentoring early career researchers and be willing to serve on the CIDD Executive Committee.

Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full‑time employees, designed to support personal and professional wellbeing. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, and a generous 75% tuition discount available to employees and eligible spouses and children.

Background Checks / Clearances

Employment with the University requires successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO Statement

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