The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics invites applicants for an open-rank tenure-track position at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level in epidemiology. Requirements include a Doctoral Degree in epidemiology, or in related field with additional epidemiology training. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience.
Areas of ongoing research within our department include women’s health, reproductive/perinatal/pediatric health, psychiatric and addiction epidemiology, aging and neuroepidemiology, cardiovascular epidemiology, cancer epidemiology, environmental health, COVID-19, health services and health policy, health equity, and social determinants of health. We welcome applicants who have complementary areas of research, a strong record of scholarship, and either evidence of or potential for an independent, externally funded research program with national visibility. Teaching in graduate (MS, PhD), professional, and/or undergraduate programs is expected, along with mentoring graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion within all aspects of research, instruction, and service. This position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a competitive start-up package.
MSU has 4 health-related colleges (Human Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Nursing) and Colleges of Natural Sciences, Agricultural and Natural Resources, and Social Sciences, all of which participate in population health research. The College of Human Medicine has campuses in multiple Michigan cities as well as a 30-year partnership with Henry Ford Health System in the Detroit metropolitan area, offering unique opportunities for epidemiological research across the state of Michigan. There is a strong, campus-wide history of international research and of collaborations across colleges and departments, clinical and non-clinical. The Greater Lansing area, home to MSU and the state capital, offers residents a family-friendly lifestyle, low cost of living, access to arts and cultural activities, and easy access to year-round outdoor recreational activities.
Candidates should apply on-line at careers.msu.edu for posting #959358. For full consideration, applicants should apply by October 15, 2024.
Applicants will submit the following: 1) a curriculum vitae, 2) A statement (2-page maximum) of scholarly activities, research, and teaching interests, 3) A statement (1-page maximum) documenting philosophy and contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion in scholarship, instruction, and/or service and 4) names of three recommenders. For additional information visit https://epibio.msu.edu/. Questions regarding the position should be addressed to the Search Committee Coordinator, Jill Hamilton, (jillh@msu.edu)
Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2024, and the position will remain open until filled. All qualified applicants that submit their application will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.