Memphis, TN: Physician Epidemiologist, Department of Preventive Medicine, Univ. of Tennessee Health Science Center

Physician Epidemiologist
Univ. of Tennessee Health Science Center

Job Title: Physician Epidemiologist
Department: Preventive Medicine
Department Website: http://utmem.edu/PrevMed
Institution: Univ. of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, TN

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Position Start Date: Available Immediately

Job Categories: Research Professor
Lecturer/Instructor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor


Academic Field(s): Public Health/Biostatistics/Epidemiology
Medicine


Apply By E-mail: kjohnson@utmem.edu


Job Description:

The Department of Preventive Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is seeking a physician epidemiologist for a full-time tenure-track position. This position will provide an excellent opportunity to continue or develop a research program in clinical trials/epidemiologic research and to teach in the epidemiology degree program at the University.

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is a major medical and research center in West Tennessee. The Department of Preventive Medicine’s research areas of emphasis include: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Chronic Disease Epidemiology and Health Outcomes Research. The Department is home to several large, ongoing observational studies and clinical trials in the areas of Obesity, Aging, Smoking Cessation, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Women’s Health and Osteoporosis.

Requirements for the positions include an M.D. degree, with a license to practice medicine in the United States, preferably with training in Preventive Medicine or training in a primary care specialty such as Internal Medicine with an M.P.H. Candidates will be expected to obtain a license to practice medicine in the State of Tennessee. Rank will be commensurate with training and experience

The successful candidate is expected to participate in ongoing clinical and translational research as well as develop and maintain a funded research program. The candidate will also be expected to teach at least one course per year in the Master of Science in Epidemiology program, to supervise Master’s students and to serve as a mentor. The candidate will be expected to help develop a Preventive Medicine Residency Program in the Department of Preventive Medicine. Depending upon qualifications, opportunities for a joint appointment in an appropriate clinical department are available.

Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing research interests and experience, and names and addresses of three references to Karen Johnson, M.D., M.P.H., chair, Physician Epidemiologist Search Committee, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Department of Preventive Medicine, 66 N. Pauline, Suite 633, Memphis, TN 38163.



EEO / AA Policy:

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Contact: Karen Johnson, M.D.
Preventive Medicine
Univ. of Tennessee Health Science Center
66 N. Pauline
Suite 633
Memphis, TN 38163

Phone Number: 901-448-5900
Fax Number: 901-448-7041
E-mail: kjohnson@utmem.edu