Dr. Juliet Iwelunmor Receives NIH Grant
October 09, 2018
Congratulations to Dr. Juliet Iwelunmor, BSM Cohort 4 for receiving a $2.3 Million NIH grant to expand youth-friendly HIV self-testing.
https://www.slu.edu/news/2018/september/public-health-hiv-grant.php
Dr. Alison Tovar Receives R34
October 09, 2018
Congratulations to Dr. Alison Tovar, MRL Cohort 3, for receiving an R34 that started in July 2018.
Extension of Aggregate K Support
September 19, 2018
The total combined number of years of aggregate support for NHLBI K08 and K23 awardees is now 8 years. Aggregate refers to all K-award support for a particular awardee coming from and institutional K (e.g. KL2 or K12) plus a K08 or K23. As per all K08 and K23 FOAs, K08 or K23 support may not exceed 5 years. The tables linked to PA-18-372 (K08), PA-18-373 (K08), PA-18-374 (K23), and PA-18-375 (K23), have been modified to reflect the NHLBI’s new policy.
Open rank research faculty member-Department of Biobehavioral Health The Pennsylvania State University
September 19, 2018
The Department of Biobehavioral Health (https://hhd.psu.edu/bbh) in the College of Health and Human Development (https://hhd.psu.edu) at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for an open rank, tenured/tenure track addiction research faculty member whose research encompasses reducing disparities, including health, education, racial/ethnic and socioeconomic disparities, that are tied to addiction. We seek a colleague who has an interdisciplinary research program that integrates behavioral and biological approaches to examine addiction in vulnerable populations, research expertise with populations who are disproportionately at risk for disparities, and research that illuminates how addiction may contribute to disparities in biobehavioral health-relevant processes and/or outcomes. Programs that include the use of brain imaging (e.g., fMRI) and related neuroscience techniques to facilitate the development of new treatments and preventive interventions to improve addiction outcomes are of specific interest. In addition, given youth vulnerability to onset of substance use and abuse, research programs that incorporate adolescent populations are of interest. This position is part of a cluster hire by Penn State’s Social Science Research Institute (SSRI; http://www.ssri.psu.edu) of up to eight new faculty members across the social and behavioral sciences, whose research focuses on reducing disparities.
The scholarship and teaching of BBH faculty focuses on how biological, behavioral, psychological, sociocultural, and environmental variables interact to influence health. Departmental research includes physiological processes; health behaviors; neuroscience; health disparities; genetics and epigenetics; chronic disease; psychological states and processes; environmental exposures; bioethics; global health; public health and prevention sciences. Department faculty are highly research active, interdisciplinary, and collaborative. This position will build on the growing strength of departmental expertise to promote and enhance a vibrant, rigorous, and interdisciplinary research environment that aims to improve health at the levels of both the person and population. The responsibilities of the position are to establish and/or continue a fundable line of interdisciplinary addiction research relevant to disparities, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, supervise student research, and provide service to the Department, College, SSRI, and University.
Applicants should have a strong record of scholarly research in addiction and disparities commensurate with their experience, and show excellent potential to establish external research funding. A doctorate in neuroscience, behavioral science, psychology, biology, sociology, public health, genetics, biostatistics or a related field is required. In addition to involvement in SSRI, there are opportunities for affiliations with a range of research centers and institutes at Penn State, including the Social, Life and Engineering Sciences Imaging Center (https://www.imaging.psu.edu); Prevention Research Center (PRC; http://prevention.psu.edu/); Huck Institute of Life Sciences (https://www.huck.psu.edu/); Center for Educational Disparities Research (CEDR, http://www.ssri.psu.edu/center-educational-disparities-research); Child Study Center (CSC, http://csc.la.psu.edu/); Methodology Center (https://methodology.psu.edu/); Quantitative Developmental Systems Core (https://quantdev.ssri.psu.edu/); Child Maltreatment Solutions Network (http://solutionsnetwork.psu.edu/); Population Research Institute (www.pop.psu.edu); Center for Healthy Aging (http://healthyaging.psu.edu), Africana Research Center (http://arc.la.psu.edu/); Penn State Cancer Institute (https://cancer.psu.edu/); Institute for CyberScience (https://ics.psu.edu) and the Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute (http://ctsi.psu.edu/). The successful candidate will be committed to and able to work effectively with diverse populations and audiences, as well as with diverse students, faculty, and staff. Salary is competitive, commensurate with background and experience. An attractive benefits package is available.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The expected start date is August 2019. Questions about this position may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Robert Turrisi, at bbhfacultysearch@psu.edu. To apply, applicants must complete an online application including a cover letter describing research and teaching interests and experiences, curriculum vitae, and 3 reprints or preprints that convey research interests and expertise. Four professional letters of reference should be sent directly from the letter writers to Dr. Robert Turrisi at bbhfacultysearch@psu.edu or postal mail to Dr. Robert Turrisi, The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Biobehavioral Health, 219 Biobehavioral Health Building, University Park, PA 16802. Please indicate "Addiction - BBH search" in the subject line of email correspondence.
Assistant Professor of Epidemiology Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics- Drexel University
September 13, 2018
The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Dornsife School of Public Health invites applicants for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Epidemiology. The successful applicant will have a doctoral degree in epidemiology or a related field. We value diversity among the members of our Department and seek applicants who are committed to community-engaged, collaborative, interdisciplinary research, consistent with the mission of our School. Researchers in all areas of epidemiology are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants must demonstrate strong potential for securing external funding, and experience/potential for high quality teaching and mentoring.
The Department currently offers MPH, MS, and PhD degrees in Epidemiology, MS and PhD degrees in Biostatistics, and a Master’s of Science in Population Health Sciences, and the School offers a BS in Public Health. The Department has 26 faculty spanning our two core disciplines and is truly interdisciplinary. Research funding for the Department comes from NIH, NSF, CDC, and other federal and state agencies, as well as private foundations and industry. Faculty expertise in Epidemiology includes infectious diseases and HIV/AIDS, environmental epidemiology, cardiovascular disease epidemiology, urban health, social epidemiology and more. We are soliciting applications from candidates with expertise in all areas of epidemiology.
The Dornsife School of Public Health at Drexel University is a CEPH-accredited School of Public Health in Philadelphia, and recently received a $45 million gift to expand the faculty and build new research and educational programs. Under the leadership of Dean Ana Diez Roux, the School has entered a period of growth with new faculty being recruited to each Department. The School is committed to our mission of health as a human right, improving health in cities, eliminating health disparities, and promoting health in all policies.
The 16th largest private university in the nation with more than 8,000 employees and 22,000 students, Drexel is composed of 10 colleges and 3 schools offering professional degrees in engineering, architecture, media arts design, business, law, medicine, nursing, and public health, among others. The University’s goal to become “the most civically engaged university in America” drives its work with the City of Philadelphia and diverse community partners. Drexel is located within a short walk of the Amtrak and regional rail stations in the University City section of Philadelphia, a vibrant city with a rich array of health care, educational, and arts institutions.
The confidential application process requires a cover letter, describing relevant experience and goals, and curriculum vitae, which should be submitted to Drexel Jobs (www.drexeljobs.com). Please search by Department 6906, requisition # 9214.
Interested candidates may direct any questions to the search committee chair, Dr. Yvonne Michael (ylm23@drexel.edu). Three letters of reference will ultimately be required for finalist candidates. Applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been identified; however, we will begin reviewing submissions November 1, 2018. The successful candidate would ideally have a September 1, 2019 start date, but the timing is negotiable.
Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and is proactively committed to diversity and inclusion in all of its policies, practices, and services. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.
Postdoctoral Fellow position, The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
August 22, 2018
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Public Health is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join the Department of Epidemiology. The postdoctoral fellow will work with a collaborative team of scientists using data from prospective epidemiologic studies and administrative claims databases to investigate social determinants of diabetes and vascular outcomes. The postdoctoral fellow will have opportunities to work closely with the research team to conceptualize research questions, analyze data, and write manuscripts. Experience with longitudinal data, multilevel analysis, or spatial analysis is preferred. The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree in epidemiology, medical sociology, or a related discipline, with solid quantitative skills, proficiency with statistical software (e.g., SAS, R), and strong communication skills. Doctoral candidates with a scheduled defense date are welcome to apply. Training resources are available to postdoctoral fellows through UAB’s Office of Postdoctoral Education and the UAB Diabetes Research Center.
UAB pursues the frontiers of education, research, and health care and strives to be one of the most dynamic and productive universities of the 21st century. UAB ranked 15th in NIH research funding among public universities in fiscal year 2016 and has transformed the Birmingham metropolitan area into a nexus of research, medicine, business, and development. Birmingham is a vibrant, affordable city that offers extensive cultural, dining, entertainment and recreational options. In 2017, Birmingham was named one of Zagat’s most exciting food cities in the US. For an overview of Birmingham’s activities and events, visit https://www.birmingham365.org/.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV to Dr. April Carson at apcarson@uab.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with an anticipated start date in Fall 2018 or Spring 2019. This is a full-time position with an initial appointment for 1 year with possible renewal for another year conditional on performance and funding availability.
UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of, race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.
Assistant or Associate Professor, The University of Texas at Austin
August 22, 2018
The Department of Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position at the assistant or associate level to begin August 2019. Applicants should have a strong background and scholarly record in one or more of the department’s research areas. We are especially interested in candidates whose research focuses on adult development and aging, with a particular emphasis on quantitative methodology. The successful applicant will teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels (ability to teach graduate-level methods/statistics is especially desirable), conduct research, obtain external research funding, and complement existing department research areas. We are committed to building a diverse faculty and are interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and inclusion in higher education through their teaching, research, and service.
We are an interdisciplinary program focusing on individual, relationship, and family development within diverse ecological contexts. Faculty research interests include infancy and childhood, adolescence and young adulthood, adult development and aging, parenting and caregiving, interpersonal relationships, health and biobehavioral processes, diversity and culture, and contexts of human development. To examine these topics, current faculty utilize a wide range of methodologies, such as experiments, lab observational data, ecologically contextualized observational methods, longitudinal and daily diary data, big data, secondary analysis, and analyses of biomarker specimens. We have a vital program with over 500 undergraduate majors, 25 doctoral students, and 13 faculty operating in a collegial and supportive environment.
Application materials must be submitted electronically through Interfolio via the following link: https://apply.interfolio.com/53154. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in human development, family studies, psychology, sociology, gerontology, or a related social science field. Candidates should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and up to 3 preprints/reprints of representative publications. Candidates also must arrange to have three letters of recommendation uploaded separately to the application site. The search is chaired by Dr. Karen Fingerman, kfingerman@austin.utexas.edu; administrative questions may be directed to Ginger Okoro, ginger.okoro@austin.utexas.edu, department manager. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2018. We will accept applications until April 30, 2018. The University of Texas at Austin is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. A background check will be conducted on the applicant selected.
NHLBI Vacancy Opportunity
August 22, 2018
The Organization
The Division of Cardiovascular Sciences supports research to advance understanding of and interventions for promoting heart and vascular health across the lifespan. It also supports research aimed at preventing and treating pediatric and adult cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and congenital heart disease.
The Role
The incumbent will be responsible for the planning, organization and direction of programs of extramural and collaborative research; the conceptualization of new research directions and projects; and the management and evaluation of grant applications.
About You
Ideal candidates will have an outstanding record of research accomplishments, experience with clinical investigations/trials, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to oversee complex research programs. Desired expertise includes, but is not limited to, interventional cardiology, cardiovascular device, electrophysiology, coronary artery and/or vascular disease, hypertension, and heart failure. Position requires US citizenship and an active medical license. Position doesn’t involve direct patient care or laboratory work
More Information
Email Yves Rosenbergmailto:, M.D., M.P.H., Branch Chief, Atherothrombosis and Coronary Artery Disease Branch and Renee Wongmailto:, Ph.D., Acting Branch Chief, Heart Failure and Arrhythmias Branch for more information.
Assistant or Associate Professor of Integrative Genomic Epidemiology Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
August 21, 2018
The Department of Nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health invites applications from candidates for a tenure-track position as assistant/associate professor with a focus on integrative genomic epidemiology. This position will hold a primary appointment in the Department of Nutrition and a secondary appointment in the Department of Epidemiology.
The Department of Nutrition is committed to expanding multi-/trans-disciplinary studies of complex diseases and pressing public health problems using the latest methods and technologies. We are also committed to training students in the skills needed to conduct cutting-edge research in our increasingly interdisciplinary and changing fields.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop independent and collaborative research projects combining existing and planned genomic and epidemiological data resources, potentially leveraging well-established cohorts such as the Nurses Health Study and Health Professionals Follow-Up Study. These resources include, but are not limited to: genetic and genomic data; metabolomic data; microbiome data; longitudinal data on nutritional, lifestyle, anthopometric, and social factors; and incidence data on a broad range of complex diseases, including diabetes, heart disease and cancer.
The successful candidate will be expected to conduct methodological and/or empirical research in epidemiology and to participate actively in teaching and in the direction of training programs.
The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health seeks to recruit, develop, promote, and retain the world’s best scholars. We are committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our hiring and promotion processes. Women and individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Harvard University seeks to find, develop, promote, and retain the world’s best scholars. Harvard is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged.
Information on resources for career development and work/life balance at HSPH can be found at: http://hsph.me/resources-career-development-and-work-life-balance
Basic Qualifications
Candidates should hold a doctoral degree in epidemiology or related field (including biostatistics and bioinformatics, among others). Publication record can be in epidemiology or a closely related field. The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in research and teaching.
Contact Information
Inquiries about this position are welcome and should be directed to attention of Patrice Brown (pbrown@hsph.harvard.edu).
Contact Email
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
More details can be found here: https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/8320.
Yerby Post-Doctoral Fellowship opportunity at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
August 21, 2018
The Yerby Fellowship seeks candidates whose research, teaching, and service will contribute to a stronger, more diverse public health community. The program is particularly interested in scholars from backgrounds that are historically underrepresented in higher education. Candidates must have received a doctoral degree in a relevant field and some track record of research experience is strongly preferred. On September 7, 2018, the online application portal at https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/8318 will go live. The application deadline is November 9, 2018 by 5:00 p.m.