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Michigan State University College of Human Medicine is
committed to educating exemplary physicians and scholars,
discovering and disseminating new knowledge, and providing
service at home and abroad. We enhance our communities by
providing outstanding primary and specialty care, promoting
the dignity and inclusion of all people, and responding to the
needs of the medically underserved.
The Department
of Epidemiology and Biostatistics invites applications for
tenured or tenure-system positions (Assistant, Associate, Full
Professor) in the area of neuroepidemiology. Multiple
tenure-system appointments are now available with competitive
salaries and generous start-up packages that are supported by
state general funds (i.e., “hard-funded”). Successful
candidates will have demonstrated scholarship in
population-level cognitive health during aging, and/or the
epidemiology of age-related neurodegenerative disorders (e.g.,
Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, vascular dementia).
Successful candidates will be expected to develop extramurally
funded research programs on neurodegenerative conditions,
teach epidemiology, biostatistics and/or related courses in
their respective areas of expertise, as well as provide
mentorship to trainees.
MSU faculty
have a national/international reputation in research related
to age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease and
related dementias, Parkinson’s disease, and stroke in diverse
populations. Joint appointments in clinical and basic research
departments are possible.
Requirements:
Doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, MD or equivalent) with
demonstrated expertise and sponsored scholarship in the
epidemiology of neurodegenerative diseases.
Applications will be accepted until these positions are
filled. Candidates should apply online at
http://careers.msu.edu for posting #4975. Include a letter
of interest, curriculum vitae, and a 2-page statement of
scholarly activities, research and teaching philosophy. Upon
request, candidates should arrange for three letters of
reference to be submitted to Jill Hamilton (jhamilton@epi.msu.edu).
For additional information, visit
http://www.epi.msu.edu/jobpostings
MSU is an
affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is
committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity.
The university actively encourages applications and/or
nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons
with disabilities.
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