Dr. Kaku So-Armah Awarded Two Grants
October 15, 2021
Congratulations to Dr. Kaku So-Armah, RISE Cohort 6, on having two grants funded by National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
https://reporter.nih.gov/search/7F71EV86SkOuvaB2IBboiw/project-details/10304050
https://reporter.nih.gov/search/7F71EV86SkOuvaB2IBboiw/project-details/10303987
Assistant/Associate in Physical Activity and Public Health at UT Austin
October 15, 2021
ASSISTANT-ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR in PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH
Department of Kinesiology & Health Education at The University of Texas-Austin The University of Texas at Austin, Department of Kinesiology & Health Education is seeking applications from outstanding academic research scientists in Physical Activity and Public Health at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor, with an anticipated start date of August 2022. The Kinesiology and Health Education Faculty are highly interactive and maintain strong collaborations with multiple units across campus, regionally, nationally, and internationally. The Dell Medical School and the Austin Regional Campus of the University of Texas School of Public Health are just two of our key collaborators.
The Department maintains unique core facilities that include the Health & Integrative Physiology Core Laboratory (HIP), Fitness Institute of Texas (FIT), and a 2,500 sq. ft. gymnasium for exercise manipulations/interventions. The successful candidate will have ample opportunities for contributing within this highly collaborative culture and will be expected to pursue an active research agenda leading to publications in quality refereed journals and external funding The Department is one of five within the College of Education, which is regularly ranked among the top 5 public colleges of education in the country. We promote the shared values of equity, excellence, innovation, empowerment, community focus, and we endeavor to bridge research to practice. The Department of Kinesiology and Health Education has a robust undergraduate and graduate program and is committed to an intellectually diverse and inclusive working and learning environment and we view inclusiveness and excellence as interconnected in the work of our faculty.
We are seeking candidates whose research, teaching, and service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity, inclusivity and excellence. Through the College of Education's Reimagine Education initiative, our signature impacts guide our research, teaching, and service: https://education.utexas.edu/about/office-dean/reimagine-education. The College of Education, ranked among the top public colleges of education in the country, promotes the shared values of equity, excellence, innovation, empowerment, community-focus, and endeavors to bridge research and practice. We view inclusiveness and excellence as interconnected in the work of our faculty. The College of Education is particularly interested in and values candidates who have experience working with diverse and underserved populations, and address the interactions among our diverse identities. Candidates should show a demonstrated commitment to improving access and conditions in educational and health settings for children, adults, families, schools, and communities.
The University of Texas at Austin is the flagship state university of the University of Texas System. It values and supports interdisciplinary research and as the leading research university in Central Texas, it provides outstanding access to clinical and community populations, including those historically underserved in public health across the lifespan. Austin, Texas is an exciting, welcoming, growing, and inclusive city with the reputation as the Live Music Capital of the World and is renown as a cultural and culinary destination. In addition to Lady Bird Lake, there are many parks and lakes that support an active lifestyle.
Qualifications Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in kinesiology, public health, community health, exercise science, prevention science, or a closely related field. Appropriate research foci can include (but are not limited to): physical activity and health outcomes in human populations, individual determinants and interventions to increase physical activity, built environment and physical activity, and physical activity policy intervention/evaluation.
Appointment as an Assistant Professor level are expected to have a demonstrated track record of publications reflecting a focused line of scholarly research and a record of external funding or the potential to obtain external funding. Post-doctoral training and/or independent research experience is strongly preferred. Appointment as an Associate Professor with tenure will require a significant publication record and a strong, on-going record of extramural funding. Candidates will also be expected to participate in the department's teaching mission with a strong commitment to mentoring with a focus on enhancing equity and inclusion in the field and in practice, with outstanding leadership, organizational and communication skills being essential.
Application Instructions Review of applications will begin October 25, 2021, with applications accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should upload the following items to the Interfolio system:
• Cover Letter with contact information
• Full C.V.
• Research Statement that includes research accomplishments and future research direction
• Teaching Statement
• up to 3 representative publications
• a list of 3 references with contact information
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) statement detailing how your teaching, service, and/or scholarship has or will help to address education and health disparities.
For questions regarding the application process, please contact Shannon LaFevers (512) 232 6023 or slafevers@austin.utexas.edu. Questions about the position can be directed to the chair of the search committee: Dr. Harold W. (Bill) Kohl at hkohl@austin.utexas.edu.
The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity at all levels. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 Rules).
Security sensitive; conviction verification conducted on applicant selected. If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification form, I-9. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. UT Austin is a tobacco-free campus. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement. The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/81596 jeid-c3652db4241748469b163d8dc1b55dad
Assistant or Associate Professor Position - OHSU
October 04, 2021
Department Overview
The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.
The Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to study the role of genetic variation in response to environmental stressors in human health and disease. This research program will complement the Institute's basic, applied, and translational researchers and their mission to promote the health, and prevent disease and disability among working Oregonians and their families throughout their lifespan.
Function/Duties of Position
The successful candidate will lead an experimental research program that primarily leverages model organisms (e.g., population reference mouse, fly or worm recombinant inbred panels) to explore the role of genetic variation in disease; candidates that combine this strategy with analysis of human cohorts would be particularly attractive. Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Somatic (nuclear or mitochondrial) or germline genetic variation
- Complex trait genetics of chronic disease (e.g., cardiometabolic disease)
- Genetic determinants of intermediate phenotypes (e.g., chromatin structure, transcription, translation)
- Next-generation sequencing/‘omics or high-throughput screening approaches to detecting novel roles of genetic variation in disease
- Gene-environment interactions
Required Qualifications
- Applicants must have an MD and/or PhD or equivalent degree.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated excellence and accomplishments in research along with a desire for team oriented collegiality.
Additional Details
Please submit a single PDF containing a cover letter, CV, and research statement describing your research program vision, as well as contact information for three references. The statement should include a concrete description of your interest in or efforts towards furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in your research, mentoring, and service. For applicants wishing to be considered at the Associate level, please provide a statement of teaching, mentoring, and service.
For more information, please visit our website: https://www.ohsu.edu/oregon-institute-occupational-health-sciences. Inquiries should be directed to the search committee chair, Matthew Butler, c/o Rodger Metheny (metheny@ohsu.edu).
Consideration of applicants will begin November 1, 2021, and continue until the position is filled.
Assistant or Associate Professor Position - OHSU
October 04, 2021
Department Overview
The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.
The Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to study the role of genetic variation in response to environmental stressors in human health and disease. This research program will complement the Institute's basic, applied, and translational researchers and their mission to promote the health, and prevent disease and disability among working Oregonians and their families throughout their lifespan.
Function/Duties of Position
The Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to study the role of cellular and physiological responses to psychosocial stress in health and disease. This research program will complement the Institute's basic, applied, and translational researchers and their mission to promote the health, and prevent disease and disability among working Oregonians and their families throughout their lifespan. The successful candidate will lead an experimental research program that leverages model organisms (e.g., rodents, non-human primates) to explore the role of psychosocial stress in cellular and physiological risk factors for disease. Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Social hierarchy and status as a predictor of physiological or cellular stress
- Social defeat or social isolation models of psychosocial stress
- Gene-environment interactions
- Next-generation sequencing or ‘omics approaches to determining mechanisms of psychosocial stress impacts on health and disease
Required Qualifications
- Applicants must have an MD and/or PhD or equivalent degree.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated excellence and accomplishments in research along with a desire for team oriented collegiality.
Additional Details
Please submit a single PDF containing a cover letter, CV, and research statement describing your research program vision, as well as contact information for three references. The statement should include a concrete description of your interest in or efforts towards furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in your research, mentoring, and service. For applicants wishing to be considered at the Associate level, please provide a statement of teaching, mentoring, and service.
For more information, please visit our website: https://www.ohsu.edu/oregon-institute-occupational-health-sciences. Inquiries should be directed to the search committee chair, Matthew Butler, c/o Rodger Metheny (metheny@ohsu.edu).
Consideration of applicants will begin November 1, 2021, and continue until the position is filled.
Postdoctoral Research Associate Position - University of Illinois
October 04, 2021
Overview: The UIUC School of Social Work, invites applications for postdoctoral training in the context of an NIH-funded randomized trial testing virtual reality (VR) software to treat depressive symptoms in hemodialysis patients. The postdoctoral scholar will join Dr. Rosalba Hernandez’s lab which is focused on exploring the effects of positive psychological assets on cardiovascular health, particularly as it applies to racial/ethnic minority populations. In addition to hands-on training, by overseeing a large randomized trial, the position provides multidisciplinary training and mentorship for scholars to develop their research portfolio and train as a researcher and author of independently funded research.
NIH Virtual Seminar on Program Funding & Grants Administration
October 04, 2021
If you are an administrator, researcher, early stage investigator, graduate student, or anyone new to working with the NIH grants process, then this seminar is designed specifically for you. More experienced? Attend the policy updates and check out the case study series. Free registration! This seminar is a unique opportunity to learn more about working with the NIH grants process, programs, policies, and staff at the 2021 NIH Virtual Seminar on Grants Administration and Program Funding. Presenter and session information coming soon! Learn more
Dr. Junie Paula Warrington Elected FAHA and Receives R56
October 04, 2021
Congratulations to Dr. Junie Paula Warrington, FOCUS Cohort 9, on being elected Fellow of the American Heart Association (FAHA), as well as receiving an R56 “Mechanisms of Seizure in Pregnancy and Preeclampsia” from NHLBI.
Population Health PhD Training Program
October 04, 2021
Population Health PhD Training Program - NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Please distribute this flyer if you have any potential students you feel will be a good fit for the program. If you have any questions you may contact Natasha Williams, Natasha.Williams2@nuylangone.org, the Graduate Advisor for the Vilcek Institute of Graduate Biomedical Sciences at NYU.
Assistant Professor of Health Science (Global Health and Population) - California State University, Long Beach
September 24, 2021
Assistant Professor Of Health Science (Global Health And Population)
Job no: 501176
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Health Sciences
Position: Assistant Professor of Health Science (Global Health and Population)
Effective Date: August 17, 2022 (Fall Semester)
Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Application Deadline: Review of applications to begin August 24, 2021. Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled)
Assistant Professor of Health Science Position - California State University, Long Beach
September 24, 2021
Assistant Professor Of Health Science (Environmental Health/Epidemiology)
Job no: 501179
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Health Sciences
Position: Assistant Professor of Health Science (Environmental Health/Epidemiology)
Effective Date: August 17, 2022 (Fall Semester)
Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Application Deadline: Review of applications to begin on or about November 3, 2021. Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled).