Assistant, Associate or Full Professor of Epidemiology

Job No: 538985

Work Type:
Full Time

Location:

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories:
Biology/Life Science, Artificial Intelligence

Department:  - PHHP-COM EPIDEMIOLOGY

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor of Epidemiology

The Department of Epidemiology at the University of Florida is recruiting one (1) full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month tenure-track faculty member at the Assistant, Associate or Professor level with expertise in research using artificial intelligence. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing department that has expertise in cutting edge areas including substance use and HIV, genetic epidemiology, cancer epidemiology, psychiatric epidemiology, data science/AI methods, and infectious and chronic disease epidemiology.

The Department seeks candidates with expertise in chronic disease epidemiology (e.g., cardiovascular, pulmonary, cancer, aging, obesity/metabolism) and clinical epidemiology who use and/or develop advanced data science approaches (i.e., artificial intelligence) in their research. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, mentoring, and research conducted in a dynamic academic health center environment. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute independently to externally funded research as a principal investigator, as well as collaborate with other faculty.

In addition, the successful candidate will teach in the epidemiology and public health programs and will also contribute to service through student mentorship and committee service.

The position requires a doctoral degree in epidemiology or a related field.

Salary and startup packages will be commensurate with rank.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• State retirement plans
• Generous leave program
• Tuition assistance

UF is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.

• Doctoral degree in epidemiology or a related field

For senior hires, a record of academic accomplishments, scholarly recognition, external research support, and leadership appropriate for appointment at the associate or full professor rank is essential. For hires at the assistant professor level, potential to develop such a record should be demonstrated.

Qualified applicants should submit an application, which includes a CV, a letter that describes research and career interests, and a list of three references. Application review will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable applicant pool has been established. Final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible.

Degrees earned from an education institution outside the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

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Applications close date not specified.

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352‑392‑2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800‑955‑8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.