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The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics is seeking to hire a faculty member at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in Epidemiology within the University of Maryland School of Public Health. The Department’s mission is to improve health and reduce health disparities in local communities, the state of Maryland, and the nation. Our Department offers a MPH degree in Epidemiology, a MPH degree in Biostatistics, a PhD in Epidemiology, and a PhD in Biostatistics and Bioinformatics (Joint Degree Managed by the Mathematics Department).

Applicant’s research should enhance or complement current Department expertise in the prevention of chronic and infectious diseases including, but not limited to, cancer, HIV/AIDS, social determinants of health, and social media/big data in population health. Special emphasis on epidemiologic methods, modelling of infectious diseases, and/or social epidemiology is desirable.

Applicants should obtain and maintain an established program of funded extramural research; be a published scholar; teach graduate students; engage in outreach and community service and be actively involved with departmental, college and university committees. This is a nine-month appointment with an open start date. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Funding is guaranteed for 9 months annually, with the potential to extend salary support to 12 months with external funds.