Epidemiologist

About the Job

The Division of Epidemiology & Community Health School of Public Health University of Minnesota invites applications at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track). As a faculty member the individual will actively contribute to the Divisions mission through research teaching advising and professional service activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintain and expand expertise in the application of foundational and cutting-edge epidemiologic methods. Candidates are expected to have a deep understanding of causal inference bias mitigation and statistical modelling. Expertise across diverse epidemiologic methods and content areas is welcomed.
• Develop a research program that incorporates rigorous epidemiologic methods and collaborate with other faculty as a co-investigator on new grant initiatives. Example areas of possible methodologic applications include but are not limited to causal analysis bias analysis infectious disease modelling mutational signatures in cancer -omics data applications spatial and temporal analyses pharmacoepidemiology quasi-experimental methods implementation science generative artificial intelligence and/or machine learning digital health wearables etc.
• Contribute to Epidemiology curriculum development teach epidemiologic methods as part of the Epidemiology PhD methods sequence and other classes as needed and participate in development of the PhD qualifying examinations. Advising PhD post-doctoral and masters students is also expected.
• Actively engage in service including at a national level through professional organizations focused on epidemiologic methods.
• Serve as a resource for translating up-to-date epidemiologic methods to applications in Division research projects.

Qualifications

Required: (1) PhD or equivalent in Epidemiology; (2) Research experience in epidemiology with a strong and promising publication record in relevant peer-reviewed journals; (3) Demonstration of the ability and enthusiasm to teach graduate-level courses on epidemiologic methods or evidence of potential for teaching success.

Preferred: 1) Evidence of effective collaboration; 2) History of or potential for obtaining research funding; 3) Active engagement with the epidemiologic methods community.

About the Division

The University of Minnesota School of Public Health is consistently ranked in the top 15 Schools of Public Health nationally. The Division of Epidemiology and Community Health is the largest unit within the School and is strongly committed to diversity equity and inclusion. The Division has over 40 primary faculty members more than 400 graduate students and approximately $25 million in annual sponsored research grants. Our faculty conduct cutting-edge research advancing community and public health locally nationally and internationally. Faculty in the Division have diverse interests spanning most disease areas and conduct both interventional and observational investigations. The UMN has a strong academic health system which includes 6 Health Science Schools a Clinical and Translational Science Institute the Minnesota Population Center and a strong collaborative relationship with the Minnesota Department of Health. Educational programs connected to the Division include an Epidemiology PhD and MPH majors in Epidemiology Community Health Promotion Maternal & Child Health and Public Health Nutrition.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position please click the Apply Now button and follow the instructions.

Your application must include:
Curriculum vitae
Cover letter

This position is available immediately. Applications received prior to April 15 2026 will be given full consideration; interested applicants should contact Dr. Pamela Lutsey (Professor Division of Epidemiology & Community Health email: ) after that date. For questions about applying contact: Stacey Ripka (Senior Human Resources Consultant email: ). Applicants interested in more information about this position can contact Dr. Lutsey.

To request an accommodation during the application process please e-mail or call (612)-624-UOHR (8647).

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs facilities and employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin gender age marital status disability public assistance status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: .

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $112000-$145000; commensurate with experience and qualifications
Work arrangements: Hybrid
Time Appointment: 100% 12 month-appointment
Position Type: Faculty

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages paid holidays and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical dental and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
  Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Visa sponsorship including H-1B may be considered for qualified candidates whose visa circumstances do not require payment of the $100000 H-1B fee.