Research Assistant Professor

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University invites applications for a PhD-level subject-matter expert and mentor within the SPHTM Department of Social Behavioral and Population Science in New Orleans. The position supports faculty, staff, and student research across programs and strengthens the DrPH program's applied, practice-based orientation.

The hire will advance community-engaged scholarship, cultivate interdisciplinary collaborations, and lead efforts to secure external funding through competitive grant proposals,

Qualifications

• PhD required in public health, health policy, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support faculty, staff, and student research across programs.
• Advance Gulf South Health & Policy research through partnerships in Louisiana and beyond.
• Lead grant proposals and secure external funding.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaborations and student mentorship.

Education

PhD

Job description

• Contact information for at least three professional references

Responsibilities

As a subject-matter expert and mentor, the individual would support faculty, staff, and student research across programs and enhance the DrPH program's emphasis on applied, practice-based public health. The position would also advance community-engaged scholarship and the Department's focus on Gulf South Health & Policy research by partnering with organizations in Louisiana and beyond to use data and evidence to improve family health and well-being. Finally, the hire would contribute to the department's long-term growth by fostering interdisciplinary collaborations and leading efforts to secure external funding through competitive grant proposals. This position will facilitate collaboration across SPHTM and the broader Tulane community to advance multidisciplinary research, teaching, and service focused on family health and well-being. The hire will partner with faculty and trainees across departments within SPHTM, including Health Policy and Management, as well as with colleagues in the School of Social Work, the Newcomb Institute, and the Law School. Through these collaborations, the individual will contribute methodological expertise in policy evaluation and advanced quantitative analysis, support the development of competitive grant applications, and help lead interdisciplinary research teams. The position will strengthen existing cross-school partnerships, expand opportunities for collaborative scholarship and student mentorship, and enhance Tulane's capacity to generate evidence that informs policies and programs affecting families and communities.

Qualifications

PhD

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Job Info

• Job Identification 1624
• Job Category Academic and Student Affairs
• Posting Date 08/31/2026, 12:47 PM
• Degree Level Doctorate Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations New Orleans, LA, United States (Remote)
• Legal Employer Tulane University
• Business Unit Tulane University
• Department SPHTM Social Behavioral and Population Science