Research Scholar - Health Policy Surveillance and Legal Epidemiology

Department & Salary

Health Law & Policy Institute – Salary commensurate with experience.

The University of Houston Law Center (Law Center) invites applications for a non‑tenure track Research Scholar position for Health Policy Surveillance and Legal Epidemiology.

• Lead HLPI’s new research initiative using policy surveillance and legal epidemiology to support better‑informed health laws and policies.
• Build and lead a research team of research scholars, law students, and graduate students from other University of Houston colleges.
• Actively contribute to and advance HLPI’s initiatives by creating and implementing strategic plans to grow HLPI’s research portfolio in health policy surveillance and legal epidemiology.
• Build and foster external relationships with faculty at other universities and University of Houston colleges, advocates, policy makers, funders, researchers, and government agencies.
• Diversify funding streams by writing proposals, securing grants and fostering relationships with potential external clients.
• Assist HLPI with management of research budgets and contracts.
• Manage the biennial update of the Control Measures and Public Health Emergencies: A Texas Bench Book and participate in stakeholder meetings on control measures and public health emergencies.
• Attend national health conferences on behalf of HLPI, conduct and present research in health law and policy.
• Assist HLPI with other activities that support HLPI’s mission, such as planning lecture series events and national conferences.
• May teach special courses on an overload basis such as a course on health policy surveillance and legal epidemiology.

• J.D. degree (or equivalent) from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Excellent record of, or potential for, health law scholarship.
• Ability to write and secure external funding and manage research budgets.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in building and leading interdisciplinary research teams (preferred).
• Home address in the state of Texas during the appointment.

• 12‑month academic appointment corresponding to UH fiscal year (September–August).
• One‑year contract period with no presumption of renewal; reappointment will depend on performance.
• Annual allotment for travel and professional development.
• No time accrued toward tenure at the University of Houston.
• Required official transcripts and criminal history check.

Employees are expected to have a home address in Texas for the duration of their appointments.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.