Boston, Massachusetts: Chair- Department of Health Sciences, MPH program, Northeastern University-Bouve College

Chair- Department of Health Sciences
Job Code: 575814 POSTED: Dec 23
Salary: Open Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Employer: Northeastern University-Bouve College of HS
Type: Full Time - Experienced
Sector: University Category: academic / research
Required Education: Doctorate


Description
Chair Department of Health Sciences

Come join and lead our new and growing interdisciplinary Department of Health Sciences, home of the newest MPH program in Boston. We are seeking a senior faculty member (Associate or Full Professor) to provide leadership for the department’s research and educational programs in urban public health and interdisciplinary health sciences.

The Chair will have demonstrated academic and leadership experience and a strong record of funded research and publications in urban and/or community health. Areas of expertise are open and include environmental/occupational health, health education, health policy, health behavior, social determinants of health, health disparities, and biostatistics/epidemiology.

Application materials should include: 1) CV, 2) letter of intent, 3) names and contact information of three references, and 4) three published research articles. Northeastern University values diversity and particularly welcomes applications from members of historically underrepresented groups including women and persons with disabilities.

Please send application materials electronically to: Dr. W. Jay Gillespie, Chair Health Sciences Chair Search Committee at w.gillespie@neu.edu

Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University.


Requirements
Qualifications: (1) Doctorate in public health, or a related health profession, (2) an excellent record of college teaching, (3) an excellent record of scholarly publications, and (4) demonstrated leadership in administering an academic/research program. Salary is competitive and rank is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Toronto, Ontario: Endowed Chair in Urban Health, Ryerson University

Endowed Chair in Urban Health
Ryerson University

Date Posted: Dec. 17th, 2008

Job Title: Endowed Chair in Urban Health
Department: Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing
Department Website: http://www.ryerson.ca/nursing

More About This Department...
Institution: Ryerson University
Toronto, ON
Canada

Application Deadline: Feb. 23rd, 2009
Position Start Date: Aug. 1st, 2009

Job Categories: Endowed/Distinguished Professor
Department Head/Chair

Academic Field(s): Nursing - General
Health Education & Promotion
Community Health

Job Website: http://www.ryerson.ca/jobs/index.html

Apply By E-mail: n2ramnat@ryerson.ca


Applications are invited for the position of an endowed Chair in Urban Health at the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Ryerson University.

This appointment will be for a term of five years, commencing August 1, 2009 and incorporates a tenured or tenure-track faculty position.

The position is renewable for a second term.

Ryerson University’s fully accredited Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, one of 10 schools in the Faculty of Community Services, offers three dynamic programs: the Collaborative Nursing Degree Program, offered in partnership with Centennial and George Brown Colleges, the Post Diploma Nursing Degree Program and a Master of Nursing Program.

The Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing has a diverse student body of approximately 2,500 full time students as well as 2,500 part time students in outreach and continuing education partnership programs.

We take pride in our innovative and responsive approach to educating nurses.

We work from a strong shared leadership model between the leadership team and a body of over 35 engaged faculty members, valuing and encouraging the involvement of faculty across and between programs and supporting the active participation of faculty and students in all aspects of scholarship.

We view scholarship in its broadest sense to be inclusive of the scholarship of teaching, discovery, integration and application.

Advancing scholarly, research and creative (SRC) activities and productivity is a high priority for the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing in order to support excellence in undergraduate and graduate education in nursing and to promote the health and well being of its urban community.

Faculty members of the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing have a rich and diverse range of research interests and activities, for example: Health and Illness Across the Lifespan; Culture and Health; Mental Health and Well Being; as well as Health Care Policy, and Education.

Our Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Design and Evaluation of Health Interventions offers synergistic opportunities to build on our existing research capacity and to expand research foci with the field of urban health.

In addition, three innovative interdisciplinary research centres are located within the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing: The Centre for the Advancement of the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning; Nursing Centre for Research and Education on Violence against Women and Children; and the Centre for Health in at Risk Populations (CHIRP).

Required qualifications for the position include an advanced degree in nursing, a doctoral degree in nursing or related discipline and eligibility for registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

As well, the successful candidate will be a senior nurse researcher with an established program of research in the field of urban health.

The candidate will have demonstrated a capacity to collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary research teams and have provided leadership and commitment to mentoring students and emerging scholars.

The successful candidate will advance an innovative program of research in urban health that informs practice, education, and policy; create and maintain linkages with community partners to facilitate innovative collaborative initiatives; and provide leadership in establishing research teams to investigate a range of foci within urban health.

It is expected that the candidate will hold external funding; establish sustainable relationships with key academic stakeholders; actively disseminate research in peer reviewed journals and conferences; and contribute to curriculum development.

Please forward your application, a detailed curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of three referees, to be received by February 23, 2009, to:

Usha George, Ph.D.
Professor and Dean
Faculty of Community Services
Ryerson University
350 Victoria Street
Room SHE-697
Toronto, ON M5B 2K3

For more detailed information about the School, please consult the School’s web page:

http://www.ryerson.ca/nursing


EEO / AA Policy:


Ryerson University has an employment equity program and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women.

Members of designated groups are encouraged to self identify.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Contact Information
(send resume to if no instructions are given above)

Contact: Usha George, Ph.d.
Faculty of Community Services, Office of the Dean
Ryerson University
350 Victoria Street
Toronto, ON
Canada

E-mail: n2ramnat@ryerson.ca

Maryland: Supervisory Genetic Epidemiologist, Food and Drug Administration, Center for Biologics Evaluation & Research

Supervisory Genetic Epidemiologist
Job Code: OBE POSTED: Dec 22
Salary: 120,830.00 - 153,200.00 Location: Rockville, Maryland
Employer: DHHS/FDA/CBER
Type: Full Time - Experienced
Sector: Advisory / Regulatory Categories: Manager/Director, Quality Assurance/Risk Management
Required Education: Doctorate


Description
Department of Health and Human Services
Food and Drug Administration/Center for Biologics Evaluation & Research
Office of Biostatistics and Epidemiology

Closing Date: January 30, 2009

The Department of Health & Human Services, Food & Drug Administration, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) is soliciting applications for a Supervisory Genetic Epidemiologist to lead a new team to evaluate the use of genetic and genomic technologies to improve biologic product safety. CBER is responsible for the safety and efficacy of vaccines, the blood supply and blood products, and cellular, tissue, and gene therapies that have a major impact on public health. The Office of Biostatistics and Epidemiology provides comprehensive statistical and epidemiological service to CBER programs. This includes statistical review of studies prior to licensure and post-licensure surveillance, research, and other analytical activities using epidemiological strategies to monitor the safety and effectiveness of biological products after licensure. The successful candidate must be an innovative thinker and should possess a collaborative and collegial spirit. Another major component of this position requires the selected individual to possess strong team, management, and leadership skills that will enhance overall performance and productivity while creating a vibrant work culture. He or she will lead the efforts of physicians, epidemiologists, biostatisticians, and other scientists engaged in research and regulatory review of biologic products in this exciting new field to improve biologic product safety. The successful applicant will interact with leaders in other government agencies, academia, and industry, and represent CBER at national and international meetings, workshops, and Agency and Department discussions concerning the application of genetics and genomic technologies for the evaluation of biologic product safety. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required. The development of this program provides a unique opportunity to be a leader in the development of the application of genetic and genomic technologies for biologic product safety using these new resources in this high-profile and exciting field.


Requirements
Qualifications: A medical degree from an accredited U.S. medical school (or from a foreign medical school with subsequent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)), and at least two years of residency training in a medical or other pertinent specialty: plus a masters degree or equivalent training in genetic epidemiology, statistical genetics, genomics, genome wide association studies, bioinformatics, or population genetics.

A Ph.D. in one of these fields with at least two years of subsequent work experience in research or other pertinent activities is also acceptable. A strong background in quantitative sciences is essential, with specific expertise in statistical genetics, genomics, genome wide association studies, bioinformatics, genetic epidemiology, or population genetics. Post-doctoral training and experience are advantageous.

Candidates for Civil Service or Commissioned Corps appointments must be U.S. Citizens. Candidates may also be hired under Title 42 209 (g).

Salary Range: The salary range (GS-15) is $120,830 - $153,200. Medical officer salary is equivalent to GP-0602-15 plus physician market pay up to $250,000. Salary will be set commensurate with education and experience. Additional bonuses may apply.

How to Apply: Submit resume or curriculum vitae with cover letter to: FDA/CBER, 1401 Rockville Pike, Suite 200 South, Rockville, MD 20857, HFM-210, Attn: Robert Ball, MD, MPH, ScM or email to: Robert.Ball@fda.hhs.gov or fax to 301-827-3529.

For further information please visit our website at http://www.fda.gov/cber/inside/vacancy.htm

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WITH A SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT

New York: Assistant or Associate Professor, Health Sciences (public health, epidemiology), City University of New York York College

Position: Assistant or Associate Professor, Health Sciences
Institution: City University of New York York College
Location: New York
Date posted: 12/18/2008

Assistant or Associate Professor, Health Sciences

THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
CAREER OPPORTUNITY

York College

Title: Assistant or Associate Professor, Health Sciences
Location/Department: Academic Affairs/Health Professions

Position Detail: Anticipated Tenure-track Opening for fall 2009
FLSA Status: Exempt
Compensation: Salary is commensurate with rank, qualifications, salary history and experience.
Web Site: http://www.york.cuny.edu
Notice Number: FY15697 (previously posted as FY14460)
Closing Date: 1/31/09 (Search extended)

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES:
York College is in the midst of exciting restructuring and growth, as our slogan "On The Move" illustrates. With new programs and centers of excellence being developed, we are seeking to expand our cadre of outstanding and student-centered faculty to help enrich the academic environment in which students learn and grow.

Join the movement towards excellence in teaching, research and service. We invite all applications!

Major responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in Epidemiology, Public Health and/or Health Management; and assisting in the administration of the major. The successful candidate is expected to develop and maintain a vigorous, program of scholarly activities, and be involved in other duties appropriate to rank.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Doctoral degree in Public Health or Epidemiology or related field and at least three (3) years of teaching experience required; some administrative experience preferred. Candidates with a master's degree in Public Health or Healthcare Administration, and appropriate professional licensure or certification with the above-referenced experience will be considered.

TO APPLY:
Send cover letter with CV, statements of research plans and teaching philosophy, and three (3) letters of recommendation by above closing date to:

Address:

CODE: HEALTH SCI 2
The Office of Human Resources
York College/CUNY
94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., AC 2H01
Jamaica, NY 11451

The City University of New York
An Equal Employment Opportunity,Affirmative Action,
Immigration Reform and Control Act,
Americans with Disabilities Act Employer.

Contact Information:


Job code: FY15697 (previously posted as
CODE: HEALTH SCI 2
The Office of Human Resources
York College/CUNY
94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., AC 2H01
Jamaica,, NY 11451
USA

Florida: Associate Dean for Research, University of South Florida, Tampa Campus

Associate Dean for Research
Job Code: R1266263 POSTED: Dec 18
Salary: Open Location: Florida
Employer: University of South Florida - USF
Type: Full Time - Experienced
Categories: academic / research, academics
Required Education: Doctorate

Description

Associate Dean for Research, Associate/Full Professor

Department: Dean’s Office - College of Behavioral and Community Sciences

Campus: University of South Florida Tampa Campus

Position Number: 15625

Deadline to Apply: 02/28/2009

Annual Salary: Negotiable

FTE: 100 percent, 12 months; Tenure Earning

Duties: The College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, a new academic unit created out of the merger of the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute (Department of Child and Family Studies, Department of Mental Health Law and Policy, Department of Aging and Mental Health), and five departments and schools from the Colleges of Arts and Sciences (Department of Criminology, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Department of Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling, School of Aging Studies and the School of Social Work), is seeking a person with strong research and leadership skills to serve in the newly created position of Associate Dean for Research (ADR). The College’s external funding for the year 2007-08 was over $37 million, with the Institute bringing $27 million of that total. The Associate Dean for Research will be an active member of the Dean’s leadership team and will work collaboratively with individual faculty members, departments, and centers. The ADR will provide leadership in advancing the college’s overall research and scholarship mission and will implement programs to support externally funded research and faculty development activities to enhance research. In addition, the ADR will coordinate the college’s activities with the University’s Division of Sponsored Research and Offices of Research and Innovation and will coordinate collaborative research and interdisciplinary efforts with other USF colleges and partnerships with local, state, national and international groups. The position will initially be fully funded with the expectation that the successful candidate will generate some portion of his/her salary through grants/contracts by the end of the third year. The ADR will hold a 12-month, tenure-line position as an Associate or Full Professor depending on qualifications of the candidate.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Earned doctorate in fields related to behavioral health services research or other disciplines represented in the college (e.g., communication sciences and disorders, aging studies, psychology, epidemiology, economics, biostatistics, anthropology, nursing, social work, criminology, education, medicine, etc.).

* Successful academic experience as a faculty member appropriate for appointment as a tenured full or associate professor in one of the academic units in the college.



Preferred Qualifications:

* Exemplary record of research, scholarship and inquiry.

* Substantial experience with grant and contract funded research, particularly at the federal level and ideally with diverse sources (e.g., federal, foundation, state, and private).

* Successful experience with faculty and student development in research, including mentoring and technical assistance.

* Extensive networking experience with granting agencies.

* Successful experience in promoting a culture that nurtures diverse forms of inquiry/scholarship.

* Successful experience in promoting collaborative and programmatic research across units or disciplines in community-engaged research.

* Demonstrated record of organizational leadership in developing, managing, and sustaining a comprehensive program for funded research.

* Successful experience in initiating and coordinating collaborative research efforts involving academic units other than one’s own, and/or local, state, national and international groups.

* Knowledge of pre and post-award processes relating to funded research, including research compliance.

* Demonstrated commitment to diversity.

* Record of administrative experience.


Send Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae to:

Cynthia Stark 'stark@fmhi.usf.edu' (813) 974-1908
or
Dean’s Office FMHI/College of Behavioral & Community Sciences
University of South Florida
Attn: Cynthia Stark
13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MHC 1112
Tampa, FL 33612

The University of South Florida is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access University.

Texas: 2 Assistant/Associate Professorships (Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Environmental Health, or Human Nutrition), University of Texas El Paso

The University of Texas at El Paso, College of Health Sciences, Department of Health Promotion invites nominations and applications for two new faculty Assistant/Associate Professor positions (Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Environmental Health, or Human Nutrition specialty).



Qualifications: (1) Earned doctoral degree in public health, nutritional sciences or closely related field, (2) specialization in epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, or human nutrition, (3) potential for/evidence of independent and collaborative scholarship demonstrated by research publications and extramural research funding, (4) demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and student mentoring, and (5) excellence in oral and written communication. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience working with Hispanic and U.S.-Mexico border populations. The anticipated appointment date is Fall 2009.



Responsibilities: Faculty will establish an independent, externally funded research program in specialty area, teach in departmental graduate and undergraduate programs, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and perform university service and community outreach.



The Department. The department currently offers a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with a concentration in Hispanic and Border Health and is in the process of developing a new Master of Science degree in Human Nutrition. It also offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Promotion. Departmental faculty members participate in the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences PhD degree program that is jointly administered by the College of Health Sciences and School of Nursing. The department has approximately 175 undergraduate majors and 30 graduate students. Its eight full-time faculty are nationally recognized for their Hispanic, border and global health research.



The College. The College of Health Sciences provides teaching, research and services related to the applied health sciences (www.utep.edu/chs) It houses seven disciplines (Health Promotion/Public Health, Clinical Laboratory Science, Kinesiology, Social Work, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology), a cooperative pharmacy program with the University of Texas at Austin School of Pharmacy, and a collaborative relationship with the University of Texas Houston School of Public Health-El Paso regional campus. Strong collaborative ties also exist with the UTEP School of Nursing which is housed within the same building. The College is staffed by over 50 full-time faculty members and serves more than 1,400 students. It is nationally recognized for its innovative research in Hispanic health and health disparities. The College has generated more than $26 million in health research funding during the past three years. In Fall 2010, the College will move to its new $60 million building on main campus. This 132,000 ft2 facility will house state-of-the art clinical and laboratory research laboratories, innovative teaching spaces, and faculty and administration offices.



The University. The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a Doctoral/Research-Intensive urban university offering bachelors, masters and doctoral degree programs to 20,000+ students. A member of the University of Texas System (www.utsystem.edu), UTEP serves the Paso del Norte border region which includes far west Texas, southeast New Mexico, and northern Mexico. The university’s student population closely mirrors the demographics of the region from which it draws more than 90% of its students. More than 70% are Mexican-American and another 9% are Mexican nationals who commute across the international border from Ciudad Juarez.



UTEP is an institution on the move. It has a national reputation as a leader in research, innovative educational initiatives, and community-based activities of special relevance to the US-Mexico border region and Hispanic population. UTEP is recognized as a national model in demonstrating that a university with a fundamental commitment to access and diversity can also achieve high levels of excellence in academic programs and research. The international and multicultural characteristics of the Paso del Norte region provide faculty with unique opportunities to address the border region’s most challenging health issues. For more information on our university, please visit the UTEP website (www.utep.edu).



El Paso: The City of El Paso, home to UTEP, is part of the world’s largest bi-national metropolitan area located less than one mile from downtown El Paso and just across the Rio Grande from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. The unique blend of cultures and customs makes the city of 700,000 feel like a small town (http://www.elpasocvb.com/) El Paso is a family-oriented Southwest community nestled at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The city is ranked as one of the safest cities of its size in the United States. It has sunny weather, an affordable cost of living, friendly people, a family-oriented environment, relaxed lifestyle, year-round outdoor recreational activities, an excellent symphony orchestra, a nationally recognized museum of art, and a vibrant cultural scene.



Faculty Benefits. Multiple research opportunities are available in community and clinical settings on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. The initial salary is negotiable and based on qualifications and experience. Teaching excellence and scholarship will commensurate with appointment at the Assistant/Associate Professor level. The position comes with an attractive start-up package and excellent fringe benefits.



The University of Texas at El Paso does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation in employment or in the provision of services.

MRC Clinical Trials Unit: Sr Research Scientist, HIV and Infections Group, East Africa Research Network for Evaluation of Second-line Therapy Trial

MRC Clinical Trials Unit

SENIOR RESEARCH SCIENTIST

Salary range: £39,676 - £61,275 p.a. inclusive of allowances
Salary is dependant on experience
An additional clinical retention allowance may apply

We have an exciting new position for a Senior Research Scientist in the HIV and Infections Group at the Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Unit (CTU).

You will be based in London at the CTU, as part of a multi-disciplinary team of statisticians, trial managers and clinicians. You will be the project leader for the East Africa Research Network for Evaluation of Second-line Therapy (EARNEST) Trial. This is a pivotal randomised controlled trial to investigate novel treatment options for second-line HIV therapy that will start in 2009 and will enrol 1200 patients at 7 clinical sites in Africa. Working with senior staff at the African and European partner institutions, you will also play a major leadership role in coordinating capacity building, networking and training activities linked to the trial.

We are looking for a highly self-motivated individual with well-developed leadership skills. Applicants should have a higher degree in a relevant field, some knowledge of HIV medicine, experience of clinical trials, experience of managing complex projects and leading teams, and experience of collaborative research work in Africa. A clinical background is desirable but not essential.

The post will be full time and for three years in the first instance. Benefits include 30 days annual leave per year, flexi-time scheme and a contributory pension scheme. You may be granted an honorary academic position at University College London and, if clinically qualified, an honorary clinical attachment to a London clinical HIV/Infectious Diseases department could be arranged.

For informal discussions, please contact Dr Nick Paton on 0207 670 4808
Or email nick.paton@ctu.mrc.ac.uk

For further information regarding the MRC Clinical Trials Unit please visit www.ctu.mrc.ac.uk.
Applications for this post must be made online at http://jobs.mrc.ac.uk/ quoting reference number CTU08/743 if you do not have access to the internet or experience technical difficulties please contact 01793 301049.


Closing date: 20 January 2009

American Cancer Society: Senior Scientist

SENIOR SCIENTIST

JOB SUMMARY:
Save lives and fulfill yours with a research career at the American Cancer Society. Make a difference by developing and implementing a comprehensive research agenda for the ACS Nutrition and Physical Activity (Choose to Change) telephone-based counseling program. This will include providing guidance in the development and maintenance of effective counseling protocols based on the results of ongoing clinical trials.

This position will be responsible for…
 Overseeing the design, implementation, data analysis and presentation/publication of research and evaluation studies of the ACS Nutrition and Physical Activity telephone based counseling program and related programs.
 Collaborating with research experts both within and external to the ACS on various aspects of these and other related studies.
 Providing recommendations for Nutrition and Physical Activity telephone based counseling program development, service improvement and enhancements based on the outcomes of both research conducted internally as well as other studies published in the cessation field.
 Providing support for Nutrition and Physical Activity telephone based counseling program corporate customers by providing verbal and written analysis of their overall program outcomes and performance.
 Representing the Nutrition and Physical Activity telephone based counseling program research interests at the national level in organizations and at scientific meetings and conventions.
 Identifying potential areas of external funding for Nutrition and Physical Activity telephone based counseling program research

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
 Doctorate in Psychology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Nutrition or other related field; PhD students with ABD (all but dissertation) are welcome to apply
 Experience with research in nutrition and/or behavioral interventions designed to improve overall health by increasing overall good nutrition and physical activity
 Understanding of psychological, cognitive, and behavioral strategies for increasing overall nutrition and physical activity.
 History of research involvement as a lead or principal investigator
 Track record of publications in refereed journals
 Expertise in research methodologies and cognitive-behavioral change theory
 Experience using SAS or SPSS as both data management and data analytic statistical tools


WE OFFER:
 Excellent medical coverage
 3 weeks paid time off
 403b with matching
 Meaningful work
 Partial relocation assistance

To apply, please visit us online at www.cancer.org/jobs or use the following link:
http://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_acs/external/search.do

Wichita, Kansas: Clinical Epidemiologist (Professor), University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita

Clinical Epidemiologist (Professor)
Job Code: J0010629 POSTED: Dec 17
Salary: Open Location: Wichita, Kansas
Employer: University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita
Type: Full Time - Experienced
Categories: academic / research, academics Required Education: Doctorate

Description
Responsibilities: •Conducts independent and collaborative research in social/psychological epidemiology and/or infectious or chronic diseases, and rural health •Develops and leads collaborative teams toward extramural funding for such research and publication •Teaches Introduction to Epidemiology and Advanced Epidemiology courses in both traditional and short-course formats for methods and application; assists with web-based course development; ability to offer electives in other research methods •Conducts thorough literature searches to support clinical research; using biostatistical knowledge to conduct methodological reviews of published articles and uses critical appraisal skills to filter and synthesize information in the searches; uses knowledge of standards of reporting biomedical research and of evidence-based scientific writing to write literature reviews as independent articles or for use in grant proposals or publications •Works closely with clinical research teams to develop grant proposals; assists in the writing and assembling of grant proposals; edits grant proposals; reviews grant proposals for methodological correctness; •Translates scientific text into plain language for maximum clinical and/or public information impact; •Produces or collaborates in clinical research conference programs, proceedings and reports; •Participates in medical clerkships, residencies and fellowships, and in graduate student projects, theses and research. •Serves on college/university committees and meetings as a DPMPH faculty member •Performs other duties as assigned • KUSM-W is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified people regardless of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, national origin, age or ancestry.

NOTES:
Additional Salary Information: Commensurate with rank and experience

Requirements
Required Qualifications: -M.D. and Ph.D. in Epidemiology , and an interest in infectious or chronic diseases (e.g. cancer, epilepsy, etc.) and rural health -Ability to acquire Kansas medical license and to see patients in affiliated public health clinics -Established Leadership in research collaborations -Experience teaching research courses using web-based instruction modalities -Demonstrated ability to productively collaborate with other medical school faculty on clinical research projects and interventional research -Evidence of ability to generate extramural funding for collaborative clinical research and publication -Expertise in searching and retrieving clinical research information and scholarship including: •Broad knowledge of medical/health information sources, including online databases and reference materials •Skills in conducting literature searches •Knowledge of federal and private foundation grant sources for clinical research, including online sources -Expertise in filtering and synthesizing clinical research information including: •Well-developed critical appraisal skills •Experience in conducting systematic methodological reviews of published articles •Skills in synthesizing published research information Expertise in reporting clinical research information including: •Knowledge of standards for reporting biomedical research •Skills in writing scientific literature reviews •Experience writing grant proposals •Excellent editing skills -Established teaching excellence -Preference for working in a community-oriented medical school environment -Proficient in oral and written English

Preferred Qualifications: -PhD in Epidemiology sub specialty -Evidence of capacity for focused, productive research program in social/psychological epidemiology -Record of scholarly publications in recognized peer-reviewed journals, including work resulting from research collaborations with health/medical professionals -Record of successful grantsmanship -Basic knowledge of meta-analysis -Experience in professional consulting role -Experience in electronic or biomedical publishing -Experience promoting and enhancing diversity -Ability to interact collaboratively with faculty members in other disciplines

Florida: Research Professor/Research Associate Professor, Policy & Services Research Data Center, University of South Florida

Research Professor/Research Associate Professor
Job Code: R1263758 POSTED: Dec 16
Salary: Open Location: Florida
Employer: University of South Florida - USF
Type: Contract - Experienced
Categories: academic / research, academics
Required Education: Masters

Description
Research Professor/Research Associate Professor/Program Director

Department: Mental Health Law & Policy - FMHI/College of Behavioral & Community Sciences

Campus: University of South Florida Tampa Campus

Position Number: 0234

Deadline to Apply: 01/26/2009

Annual Salary: Negotiable

FTE: 100 percent, 12 months; Non-Tenure Earning; Research Appointment

Duties/Position Description:

The Director is responsible for providing leadership for the Policy & Services Research Data Center, managing Center staff and operations, coordinating and encouraging collaborative relationships with faculty and external agencies, establishing and maintaining business relationships with data owners and others sources, and maintaining the fiscal soundness of the Center. Key responsibilities include liaison with state agencies and other constituents that serve as repositories of data and development of effective research partnerships.

About the Policy & Services Research Data Center (PSRDC):

The Data Center was established in 1996 to support and enhance research that informs public policy and program development through the timely compilation, integration, and analysis of data. The PSRDC collects, stores, and analyzes large scale administrative data sets, e.g., Medicaid, civil commitment, pharmaceutical, law enforcement, mental health, substance abuse, and social services. The PSRDC provides a highly secure HIPAA environment and processes data to ensure compliance with quality assurance standards. The Center has a staff of eight data analysts, four programmers, and seven data entry technicians.

ABD’s: To be considered for a faculty position, a terminal degree must be completed within the first six months.

Minimum Qualifications: The successful applicant will be hired in either a Faculty (Research Professor or Research Associate Professor) or Administration (Program Director) position, depending on qualifications and experience. The position requires a graduate degree (Doctorate or Master’s) in health science, human services, computer science, statistics/measurement, epidemiology, or a related field; a minimum of five years professional experience in project management, budgeting, or staff supervision; experience with the management, security, or use of large data sets for research, decision support or policy analysis. The Faculty appointment requires a doctoral degree; rank will be commensurate with experience. The Administration appointment requires a minimum of a Master’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include experience in business development and strategic planning, experience with SAS programming, knowledge of research design/statistics within a behavioral health context, excellent communication skills, and a track record of team-building. Knowledge of and experience with health policy and services research at state or local levels; experience with the needs of, and service programs for mental health and substance abuse populations, including systems development and implementation. A track record of grant and/or external revenue generation.

Send Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae to:

Fred Allen, III fallen@fmhi.usf.edu (813) 974-9311
or
FMHI/College of Behavioral & Community Sciences
University of South Florida
Attn: Fred Allen, III
13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MHC 2711C
Tampa, FL 33612

Applications must be received by January 26, 2009 to ensure consideration.

The University of South Florida is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access University.

Pennsylvania: Chair, Department of Health Policy and Management, Drexel University

Position: Chair, Department of Health Policy and Management
Salary: Unspecified
Institution: Drexel University
Location: Pennsylvania
Date posted: 12/15/2008

Chair, Department of Health Policy and Management

The Drexel University School of Public Health is seeking a nationally recognized scholar to provide academic and administrative leadership to its Department of Health Policy and Management. Through collaboration with other Departments in the School of Public Health, and other disciplines across Drexel University, the Chair will develop and maintain an exceptional education program at the masters and doctoral levels and a dynamic interdisciplinary research program. The Chair will also further develop the Department's program of service to local, regional, national and international public health professionals and community health organizations.

The ideal candidate will have a DrPH, Ph.D., ScD, or an equivalent terminal degree in health policy, health economics, business, law or related discipline, and the documented academic experience and achievement necessary to qualify as a Tenured Full Professor including: a distinguished record of peer review publications, demonstrated success in competing for research funding and a history of effective mentorship. Additional characteristics of the successful candidate are: a commitment to human rights and social justice and a proven ability to work across disciplines to develop community-based research and to further public health practice.

The Drexel University School of Public Health is fully-accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). Drexel University is a dynamic private university with extensive undergraduate and graduate departments, as well as colleges of medicine, business, law, and nursing and health professions.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and contact information for four professional references to:

Jana M. Mossey, PhD, MPH, MSN (jm55@drexel.edu)
Chair, Search Committee
Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Drexel University School of Public Health
1505 Race Street, Mail Stop 1033
Philadelphia, PA 19102

The Drexel University School of Public Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Memphis, Tennessee: Assistant Professor of Public Health, University of Memphis

Assistant Professor of Public Health
Job Code: 0000062 POSTED: Dec 15
Salary: Open Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Employer: University of Memphis
Type: Full Time - Entry Level
Categories: academic / research, academics
Required Education: Doctorate

Description
The School of Public Health at the University of Memphis is seeking applications to fill a nine-month tenure track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor beginning August 2009 to support research and teaching in the School’s new programs in environmental health, health services research, and social and behavioral health. Candidates must have received a Ph.D. or Dr.P.H. by May 2009, preference given to a graduate from an accredited School of Public Health, and have demonstrated teaching and research achievement in such areas as Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or Environmental Health (preferred). Candidates with expertise in health disparities research, population-based translational research, and environmental justice are especially encouraged.

Opportunities exist for collaborative projects with the Center for Community Health, Methodist LeBonheur Center for Healthcare Economics, Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change, FedEx Institute of Technology and the Urban Ecology Initiative, as well as interaction with researchers at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The position involves teaching and academic advising in the masters and doctoral programs, and the successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally-funded program of public health research.

Applicants should submit a letter of application which includes research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, names of three references, and copies of representative publications. Application materials must be submitted at http://workforum.memphis.edu. Review of applications will begin January 1, 2009 and may continue until the position is filled.


Requirements
Candidates must have received a Ph.D. or Dr.P.H. by May 2009, preference given to a graduate from an accredited School of Public Health, and have demonstrated teaching and research achievement in such areas as Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or Environmental Health (preferred). Candidates with expertise in health disparities research, population-based translational research, and environmental justice are especially encouraged.

North Carolina: Faculty Position: Occupational or Environmental Epidemiology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Wake Forest University
Faculty Position: Occupational or Environmental Epidemiology

The Department of Epidemiology and Prevention in the Division of Public Health Sciences of Wake Forest University School of Medicine seeks an epidemiologist with expertise in occupational or environmental health for a tenure-track faculty position (open rank). The successful candidate will be expected to participate in an existing program of occupational and environmental health research with a focus on community-based participatory research with immigrant populations, as well as to develop independent research. Area of specialization is open, but preference will be given to candidates with interests in respiratory disease or musculoskeletal injury.

Opportunities for collaboration exist within the Medical School, including with the Department of Family and Community Medicine, Department for Biomedical Engineering, the Center for Worker Health, the Genomics Center, the Maya Angelou Research Center on Health Equity, the Center for Injury Biomechanics, and the Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma.
Applicants should have a doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., Sc.D., or M.D.) with training in epidemiology. Experience in collaborative research in a multidisciplinary setting and excellent written and oral communication skills are required. The successful applicant should have a strong publication record and demonstrated ability to secure extramural funding. The successful applicant will join a program with a strong tradition in health disparities and translational research.

The Division of Public Health Sciences has over 50 faculty and 250 staff in three departments: Epidemiology and Prevention, Social Sciences and Health Policy, and Biostatistical Sciences and is ranked second nationally in NIH research funding with similar medical school departments. Faculty in the Department of Epidemiology and Prevention participate in a broad range of cohort studies, clinical trials, and community-based research in the areas of aging, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and cancer. Opportunities for teaching exist within our Master of Science Graduate Program in Clinical and Population Translational Sciences.
Wake Forest University School of Medicine is located in Winston Salem, North Carolina, and has an excellent quality of life, moderate four season climate, nearby mountains and ocean with affordable housing in a metropolitan area of approximately 1.3 million people.
Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, names of 3 references, and a summary of research interests to Ms. Claudine Curran, Division of Public Health Sciences, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Medical Center Blvd., Winston-Salem, NC 27157 (ccurran@wfubmc.edu). For more information about the Division of Public Health Sciences, visit: http://www.phs.wfubmc.edu.

Wake Forest University Health Sciences is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged.

Lexington, Kentucky: Assistant Professor, Epidemiology, University of Kentucky, College of Public Health

Assistant Professor
Job Code: 54321 POSTED: Dec 11
Salary: Open Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Employer: University of Kentucky
Type: Full Time - Experienced
Categories: academic / research, academics
Required Education: Doctorate

Description
The University of Kentucky, College of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology invites applications from qualified candidates for a non-tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level to fulfill the University and College mission of research. The position is a full-time (12-month), research title series non-tenure-track appointment in the College of Public Health. Qualified candidates should have a focused area of research and may include collaborations with faculty in other divisions.

Activities will include developing and conducting research projects that will help create new knowledge about the epidemiology, etiology, prevention, policy, and regulatory approaches to reduce various forms of violence and injury and the health disparities related to those problems. No regular scheduled teaching or service activity will be assigned. The person in this position will be expected to prepare applications for contract or grant funding, conduct epidemiological research on violent injuries and deaths, collect and analyze data, write abstracts and scholarly papers suitable for pulication in peer reviewed journals. In addition, the incumbent will be expected to make presentations at professional meetings, in appropriate community settings, other policy arenas and provide epidemiological and statistical input and support for projects conducted by other faculty in the Department of Epidemiology and the Kentucky Injury Prevention Research Center.

The individual selected must have a Doctor or Public Health, Doctor of Philosophy, or equivalent degree in a discipline germane to epidemiology and injury prevention and control. Candidates should have relevant experience and knowledge of local, regional, and national issues and trends in violence and injury prevention, as well as demonstrated ability to prepare, present, and publish written and oral material in peer-reviewed outlets. This position offers a competitive salary at a fully accredited Collete of Public Health and the opportunity to work with outstanding faculty. Lexington, Kentucky is ranked among the best places to live in the U.S. and provides a quiet, peaceful setting with an easy commute to work.

Applications, including curriculum vitae, one copy of any recent publication, and contact information for three references should be sent to: Thomas C. Tucker, PhD, MPH, University of Kentucky, College of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology, 121 Washington Ave., Lexington, KY 40536-0003. The review of applications begins November 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. AA/EOE Employer

New York: faculty (epidemiology, forensics), Department of Science, City University of New York John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Position: Department of Sciences
Institution: City University of New York John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Location: New York
Date posted: 12/10/2008

John Jay College of Criminal Justice
The City University of New York

Department of Sciences
FORENSIC SCIENCE

John Jay College of Criminal Justice is internationally recognized for its education and research in criminal justice and related areas of public safety and public service. Known for our specialized public service mission, we are credited with championing the importance of a college education in preparing criminal justice, forensic and other public safety professionals.

Serving more than 12,000 undergraduate students, approximately 2,000 graduate students and 30,000 alumni, the College offers rich liberal arts undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs as well as a professional studies curriculum to a diverse student body in a vibrant urban setting.

The Department of Science announces two (2) tenure-track positions in the following areas: forensic science and multiple areas of specialization related to forensic science such as: epidemiology, forensic anthropology, forensic chemistry, forensic pathology.

Faculty will be expected to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in these disciplines, participate in the teaching of non-major science courses, and contribute to the academic and scholarly functions of the Department and College. A Ph.D. is required and postdoctoral experience is strongly preferred for candidates seeking professorial positions. New faculty will be expected to develop an independent research program and mentor undergraduate and graduate student in research in the forensic science program.

To apply, please visit our job postings on:

http://www.jjay.cuny.edu/jobs

Nebraska: Faculty Positions (environmental and occupational health), University of Nebraska Medical Center

Position: Faculty Positions (2)
Salary: Unspecified
Institution: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Location: Nebraska
Date posted: 12/8/2008

The College of Public Health
Faculty Positions (2)
Environmental and Occupational Health Scientist with Interest in
Knowledge Translation and Community Outreach

The College of Public Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) seeks qualified candidates for 2 tenure-leading faculty positions in the Department of Environmental, Agricultural and Occupational Health. Candidates may be of any faculty rank and include scientists and occupational health physicians. Research should emphasize research-to-practice and community outreach in various areas of environmental and occupational health. Applicants will be expected to teach graduate level courses; advise students at the Master's and Doctoral levels; lead and participate in scholarly activity; obtain external funding; provide service to the department, college, university, profession, and the metropolitan and rural communities. Collaborations are possible with faculty at UNMC, the University of Nebraska at Omaha and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Existing areas of strength include: health effects from environmental estrogen exposure, respiratory illness from organic dust exposure in agricultural environments, water quality, and musculoskeletal injuries as they relate to geriatrics and work in the meat packing industry, ergonomic and other occupational hazards, as well as epidemiology and biostatistics. The UNMC environment facilitates a growing research enterprise (growth in NIH funding even in years of level NIH budget). Basic requirements include a doctoral degree, productivity, and the ability to communicate effectively. Evidence of ability to secure extramural research funding is desirable. Individuals will be expected to play an important role in the existing Master's in Public Health in the College and in the Master's and Doctoral programs in the Department of Environmental, Agricultural and Occupational Health.

Applicants should email a letter of application addressed to Eleanor G. Rogan, Ph.D., Chair, resume, and a list of three (3) professional references to rjaeckel@unmc.edu; phone number 402-559-4962.

Review of applications will continue until suitable candidates are selected and recommended for appointment.

UNMC is an AA/EOE employer.