Faculty Position - Open Rank Rollins School of Public Health Epidemiology
Faculty Position - Open Rank Rollins School of Public Health Epidemiology
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The Rollins School of Public Health (RSPH) and Emory/Georgia Tuberculosis Research Advancement Center (TRAC) Atlanta Georgia seek scholars for faculty appointment at any rank in tenuretrack or researchtrack positions in the field of tuberculosis (TB) epidemiology and clinical research. There is particular interest in applicants focused on TB transmission TB in vulnerable populations (e.g. TB/HIV pediatric TB pregnant women) TB and noncommunicable diseases and postTB sequelae. Candidates with research programs in other areas of TB will also be considered. Candidates for senior positions should have a strong record of scholarship extramural funding as a principal investigator and evidence of excellence in teaching and/or mentorship. Candidates for tenuretrack positions must demonstrate the potential to become independent investigators and graduatelevel teachers.
The appointed faculty will join a multidisciplinary cadre of TB investigators who engage in impactful research in the Emory/Georgia TRAC a highly collaborative center with the goal of supporting and promoting a diverse range of TB research and investigators. The Emory/Georgia TRAC offers a highly interactive collegial and collaborative research environment with members from across Emory University (Rollins School of Public Health Emory School of Medicine Emory Vaccine Center Emory National Primate Research Center) the University of Georgia the Georgia Institute of Technology and >10 international partner institutions. TRAC faculty members have an outstanding portfolio of basic translational and clinical research in diverse fields including: TB transmission immunity pathogenesis infection and progression to TB disease preventive treatment drugresistant TB TB/HIV coinfection TB/diabetes and noncommunicable diseases postTB sequelae biomarkers genomics metabolomics vaccines pediatric TB and zoonotic TB.
Faculty appointment will be made in the Department of Epidemiology in the Rollins School of Public Health. The Department of Epidemiology consists of 48 primary faculty 55 jointly appointed faculty and 84 adjunct faculty. The adjunct faculty members are often affiliated with the neighboring Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or one of the many other public health institutions or nongovernmental organizations in Atlanta. The departmental faculty hold >$60 million in yearly extramural research funding. The Epidemiology Department offers the MPH MSPH PhD and DrPH degrees and collaborates in offering a Master of Science in Clinical Research degree for biomedical investigators. The Department of Epidemiology also hosts the summer SISMID training in infectious disease epidemiology.
RSPH is currently ranked 3rd nationally among schools and programs of public health by the US News and World Report. The campus is adjacent to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The School is part of the Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center which also includes the Emory Schools of Medicine and Nursing the Emory Global Health Institute the Winship Cancer Institute Emory National Primate Research Center and Emory Healthcare. RSPH enjoys the benefits of its location in Atlanta a vibrant welcoming and dynamic city a global hub and home to a diverse and growing population.
In addition to applying for this position through the Emory Careers Website interested applicants should also send a letter indicating their interest accompanied by a curriculum vitae to: Neel Gandhi M.D. Professor Department of Epidemiology Rollins School of Public Health Emory University 1518 Clifton Road N.E. Atlanta GA 30322 USA by email c/o Kiara Banks Please include a brief description of your research program desired rank and a cover letter. Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Starting dates are negotiable. Applications will be considered confidential. You may visit the Emory/Georgia TRAC website at: and the website for the Department of Epidemiology at: Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions educational programs or employment including recruitment hiring promotions transfers discipline terminations wage and salary administration benefits and training. Students faculty and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act and applicable executive orders federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination equal opportunity and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance 201 Dowman Drive Administration Building Atlanta GA 30322. Telephone:(V)(TDD).
Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at(V)(TDD). Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.
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