|
We seek an experienced Epidemiologist for the Department of
Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the School of Medicine at
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA).
We encourage applications from candidates who have
demonstrated skills in epidemiological research with a special
interest in cancer control to community intervention trials to
molecular and genetic studies, a strong record of extramural
funding, robust interpersonal skills, an interest in working
with faculty researchers, and dedication to positioning the
Department at the pinnacle of the profession while advancing
the missions of our thriving academic institution and cancer
center.
The Department of
Epidemiology and Biostatistics is located on UTHSCSA’s main
campus near its medical, dental, and nursing schools in the
heart of South Texas Medical Center, 900 acres of
medical-related institutions in San Antonio that employ 28,000
people with a $3.3 billion budget. The Department has 20
full-time faculty (with additional affiliate faculty and 46
support staff) with expertise in translational scientific
discovery, clinical- and population-based investigation,
applying epidemiological and biostatistical principles to
clinical problem-solving and health services organizational
management, formulation of health policy, and developing
epidemiological and biostatistical research methods. The
mission of the Department is to: develop and enhance
population-based, clinical and translational research in
clinical and community settings; develop epidemiologic,
biostatistical and medical informatics resources to enhance
UTHSCSA researchers’ ability to conduct novel research,
promote health, deliver quality health care, and inform health
policy decisions; and promote epidemiology and biostatistical
education for all UTHSCSA medical students and staff.
The Department has close
research and education collaborations with the San Antonio
Campus of The UT School of Public Health and the Cancer
Therapy & Research Center (CTRC) at UTHSCSA, the only
NCI-designated center in South Texas, serving a multiethnic
population of 4 million people in a 45,970-square-mile region.
The CTRC is building on its strong reputation as a leader in
population research, integrated multidisciplinary science and
care, and translation of research findings into the diagnosis,
treatment, and prevention of cancer while improving the
quality of life of cancer survivors. CTRC’s 77 researchers
have more than $29 million in extramural research funding and
have a broad range of basic, clinical, and population science
expertise in three research programs (Cancer Prevention and
Population Sciences, Cancer Development and Progression, and
Experimental and Developmental Therapeutics) that utilize
eight shared resource facilities to reduce the cancer burden
in our area.
The successful applicant must have an MD, PhD, MD/PhD, or
equivalent degree and a demonstrated track record of research
productivity in epidemiological and population studies,
potential for successful extramural funding as evidenced by
peer-reviewed funding and publications, and effective
leadership skills. We expect that the appointment will be at
the level of Associate or Full Professor, tenure track. The
successful candidate will have opportunities to apply for
additional support funds from a number of funding mechanisms
administered by Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of
Texas (CPRIT).
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue
until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with
qualifications. All faculty appointments are designated as
security sensitive positions. The University of Texas Health
Science Center at San Antonio is an Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected
veterans and persons with disabilities. Information about the
Department is available here:
http://ceb.uthscsa.edu/. For full consideration please
email a cover letter detailing qualifications, a curriculum
vitae, an overview of current and future research plans (1-2
pages), and contact information for three references to Dr.
Amelie G. Ramirez, Professor and Chair Ad Interim of the
Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Director of the
Institute for Health Promotion Research at UTHSCSA, and
Associate Director for Cancer Prevention and Health
Disparities at CTRC at
rolling@uthscsa.edu. |
