Houston, Texas: Genetic Epidemiologist (Assistant/Associate Professor), Baylor College of Medicine and Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Genetic Epidemiologist (Assistant/Associate Professor)
Job Code: 238454 POSTED: Oct 29

Salary: Open
Location: Houston, Texas
Employer: Baylor College of Medicine
Type: Full Time - Experienced
Position: Physician Specialty: Epidemiology

Description
Genetic Epidemiologist Baylor College of Medicine

The Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Baylor College of Medicine, in conjunction with the Clinical Epidemiology and Outcomes program at the Houston Center for Quality of Care and Utilization Studies, Michael E. Debakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, seeks candidates with research interests in genetic or molecular epidemiology of GI or liver disease. General emphasis will be on design and analysis of population-based studies to establish genetic causes of GI disease and to elucidate gene-environment interactions. The successful candidate is expected to develop an independent research program and to participate in collaborative research activities within the section. This position requires cultivation of research network at BCM and other Texas Medical Center institutions.

The successful candidate will hold a doctoral degree in epidemiology or have a medical degree with master’s level training in epidemiology.

Selection at the Assistant Professor level will be based on evidence of clear potential for outstanding future contributions, including ability to develop externally funded research, proven ability to collaborate, and willingness to contribute to the research mission of the section. At the Associate Professor level, selection will be based on evidence of established, original sponsored research including grant awards received, peer-reviewed publications, and other contributions to the field of genetic/molecular epidemiology.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements
Please send a letter of application, including a statement of research interests, curriculm vitae, and names of three referees to the following address. Applicants should ask their three referees to write independently to: Chair, Search Committee: Assistant/Associate Professor, Genetic Epidemiology; c/o A. Bernardo; 1709 Dryden Rd., Suite 800; Houston, TX 77030-2412