K12 Career Development Opportunity

The UCSF-Kaiser Permanente Urological Epidemiology Research Career Development Program (UCSFKPNC UroEpi) is seeking a highly qualified, motivated MD, PhD, or comparable doctoral degree in early faculty or final year post-doctoral positions. The UroEpi Program seeks to :

► Recruit individuals committed to becoming an independent clinical researcher in the epidemiology of benign urological conditions at Kaiser.

► Develop Scholars’ proficiency in epidemiology, research field methods, research ethics, leadership, manuscript preparation, and grantsmanship

► Individualize each scholar’s career development plan according to his or her background and future career goals.

The awardee will devote at least 50-75% effort to conducting research on non-cancerous urologic conditions and research career development. Other research and clinical activities will be identified to support a 100% position.

For more information, please contact:

Stephen K. Van Den Eeden, PhD at Stephen.Vandeneeden@kp.org

Assistant Professor Population Health & Big Data

The Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center is recruiting a position at the Assistant Professor level with a focus in population health and big data. We invite applications from candidates with strengths in epidemiology, big data (e.g. EMR data), health econometrics, machine learning, data science, and biostatistics. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent program of research as well as actively collaborate and provide statistical expertise to faculty and residents within the Department. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in teaching activities.

The applicant should have experience analyzing population health data using statistical software such as SAS, Stata, TreeAge or R.

Minimum Qualifications:

 PhD in data science area, epidemiology, population health, or related discipline

 Recognition or promise of outstanding contributions as a scholar

Preferred Qualifications:

 Must have advanced skills in computer programming and data management with software such as SAS, Stata, R, Hadoop, and TreeAge

 Experience working with complex datasets (e.g. NHANES)

 Plan and conduct independent research; write and publish peer-reviewed manuscripts

UMMC is located in the heart of Jackson, the capital of Mississippi. This modern city, containing many historic buildings and sites, is home to a diverse dining, shopping and entertainment scene. The community includes recreational lakes, trails and other outdoor activities. Home to 500,000 residents, metropolitan Jackson boasts affordable living with a warm, welcoming southern culture.

Interested applicants should email their CV with a note of interest to ent@umc.edu

Assistant / Associate Professor Neuroepidemiology

The Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor in the appointment stream. The position is available immediately and requires a doctoral degree in epidemiology or in a related discipline with post-doctoral training in epidemiology. Successful candidates will have expertise and training in neuroepidemiology with a focus on the cooccurrence of cognitive and motor disability. Preference will be given to candidates who have expertise with advanced neurocognitive and psychological assessments, including neuroimaging, to characterize the neural control of mobility. We seek a team scientist who is interested in developing his/her own independent program of research and who has the potential of sustained research funding. The faculty member will join a multi-disciplinary academic department with an extensive collaborative research portfolio and a robust teaching program in the School’s fully accredited programs. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain a strong record of collaborative research, extramural funding, and publications; participate in the teaching and mentoring of master’s and doctoral students within the Department of Epidemiology; and contribute to the mission of the School of Public Health through service. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

In addition to the qualifications above, appointment at the Associate Professor level requires five years of experience and demonstrated scholarly productivity, including teaching, funded research, and extensive publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Review of applications will commence upon receipt of all application materials and will continue until the position is filled. Please apply by going to www.join.pitt.edu and applying for requisition #22000201 Please attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of current and future research directions, and the names of three references to your online application. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity, EOE, including disability/vets.

Director Center for Biobehavioral Health

The Abigail Wexner Research Institute (AWRI) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital seeks applications and nominations for the position of Director of the Center for Biobehavioral Health, one of the 14 research centers at AWRI. The mission of the Center for Biobehavioral Health is to improve the physical and mental health of children, adolescents, and their families through biobehavioral research with individuals and populations, using a multidisciplinary and biopsychosocial approach.

The Director:

► Will collaboratively set the strategic direction of the center in alignment with the Nationwide Children’s overall plan.

► Will oversee the center’s planned growth and development, as well as the scientific translation of its nationally recognized research portfolio.

► Will recruit and develop a diverse and inclusive team of faculty, trainees, and staff.

Qualifications Required:

► PhD, MD, or MD/PhD with focus in pediatric biobehavioral health research.

► Strong track record of managing a successful research program in pediatric biobehavioral health, including NIH funding.

► National and international presence in pediatric biobehavioral health research community.

► Strong record of mentorship to develop junior faculty and trainees (graduate, post-doctoral, residents/fellows).

About the Center for Biobehavioral Health:

► Currently includes 15 faculty principal investigators and nearly 75 trainees and staff.

► Faculty are members of The Ohio State University College of Medicine.

►In 2022, center faculty received over $7 million dollars in external grant awards.

Inquiries, nominations, and applications should be sent in strict confidence to Patrick Kennedy at Patrick.Kennedy@nationwidechildrens.org in Faculty Recruitment.