Research Track Faculty in Epidemiology
Posted: 5/3/2021 (Employment)
The Department of Epidemiology at the University of Michigan, School of Public Health invites applications for a Research Track Faculty position in the area of social epidemiology. Appointment as a Research Investigator, Assistant Research Scientist, or Research Assistant Professor will be made
commensurate with experience. The new faculty member will join an active and productive research team, led by Dr. Nancy Fleischer, focused on policy and social determinants of health and health equity, with applications in tobacco control, COVID-19 recovery, and structural racism and health. They
will play a lead role in directing research projects using primary data collection and/or analysis of secondary data.
Successful applicants should have a Ph.D. level training and research background in epidemiology, sociology, policy, or a related field, experience in analyzing data with nested data structures that utilize complex survey designs, and excellent writing skills. The candidate must be prepared to take on a leadership role on the team, including mentoring and managing students and staff. The position offers ample opportunities for publication, interdisciplinary collaboration, grant writing, interactions with students and postdoctoral fellows, and career development. Inquiries regarding this position can be
directed to Dr. Nancy Fleischer (nancyfl@umich.edu).
Our Department of Epidemiology is home to more than 40 highly interdisciplinary, internationally recognized faculty members whose research encompasses a broad range of epidemiologic disciplines. The Department has large and highly successful training programs at both the masters and doctoral level.
To submit your application, please go to https://sph.umich.edu/epid/faculty-search/ to upload your application. To do so, you will need a University of Michigan account or “Friend” account.
You can set up a UofM Friend account at https://friend.weblogin.umich.edu/friend/. Once this step is completed, you can upload your application.
A *complete application* should include:
1. Statement of current and future research plans
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Names of three (3) references (please include complete contact
information for each reference)
*Please upload these documents in a single PDF file*. Anyone with questions about submitting their application online should contact Stacy Babcock (babcockk@umich.edu).
Review of applications will begin *May 10, 2021* and continue until suitable candidates are identified. The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities and women are particularly encouraged to apply. This search will be conducted in a manner
consistent with the University of Michigan’s newly released campus-wide Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Planning Initiative. For more information, see http://diversity.umich.edu/our-commitment/. The University is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Deadline: 05/10/2021
Location: University of Michigan