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| Academic/Administrative Unit: School of Medicine |
| Department: Epidemiology and Community Health | Date Posted: 3/27/2009 |
| Rank: Assistant /Associate Professor | Hire Date: 7/1/2009 |
| Title: Epidemiologist - 12mo.,Full Time,Tenure Track Position Number: F2995 |
| Deadline: Open until Filled | Type of Search: National |
| Description: The Dept. of Epidemiology and Community Health,School of Medicine at VCU is a vital,growing research/teaching department embracing a team science approach to promoting health/reducing disease burden; active collaboration with many faculty depts./centers at VCU. |
| Qualifications: Applicants must(1)possess a doctoral degree in epidemiology or related field,(2)have a strong research background with an emerging or existing funded research program,and(3)have the ability to work cooperatively and collegially with students and faculty. Candidates whose research focus includes: social epidemiology, nutritional epidemiology, cardiovascular disease epidemiology, and cancer epidemiology are particularly encouraged to apply. We value experience teaching and mentoring at the graduate level. The successful candidate will have strong quantitative and methodologic expertise. Applicants must possess excellent oral and written communication skills. The successful candidates will play a central role in the Departments program of teaching and research. Faculty members will be essential members of a team developing creative, innovative approaches to public health education and collaborative research. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and sustain an independent, funded research program. |
| Application Process: Send curriculum vitae, a cover letter highlighting qualifications and research interests, and the names and addresses of three professional references by email to: epi@vcu.edu, or mail to: Kate L. Lapane, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Epidemiology and Community Health, Virginia Commonwealth University, P.O. Box 980212, Richmond, VA 23298-0212, phone: (804) 828-9785. Applications will be reviewed as received, and the positions will remain open until filled. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. |
For Additional Information: Phone:(804)828-9785 Fax:(804)828-9773 Web:http://www.epidemiology.vcu.edu
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