Faculty Position Rollins School of Public Health - Department of Epidemiology

Faculty Position – Open Rank, Rollins School of Public Health – Department of Epidemiology

Type:
Full Time

Category:
Medical Research;
Public and Environmental Health

Open Rank – tenure‑track or research‑track positions in TB epidemiology and clinical research.

Faculty will join a multidisciplinary team at the Emory/Georgia Tuberculosis Research Advancement Center (TRAC), engaging in impactful TB research, collaborative studies, grant writing, teaching graduate‑level courses, and mentoring students and trainees.

• Lead independent research projects on all aspects of TB including transmission, vulnerable populations, TB/HIV, pediatric TB, post‑TB sequelae, and non‑communicable diseases.
• Secure and manage extramural funding as a principal investigator.
• Publish research findings in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Teach graduate‑level MPH, MSPH, PhD, and DrPH courses and mentor PhD and postdoctoral trainees.
• Collaborate with faculty from the School of Medicine, Vaccine Center, National Primate Research Center, and partner institutions.

• PhD or equivalent in epidemiology or related field.
• Proven track record of TB research (or related field). Evidence of scholarship, grant awards, and published work.
• Demonstrated potential to become an independent investigator and graduate‑level teacher.
• Strong record of teaching or mentorship experience.
• Eligibility to work in the state of Georgia; residency required.

• Experience with TB transmission modeling or advanced epidemiological methods.
• Demonstrated success in securing extramural funding.
• Experience in multidisciplinary collaborations.
• Familiarity with TB/HIV, pediatric TB or other vulnerable populations.

This role allows regular work‑from‑home; however, faculty must commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule as needed. Remote work status may change with notice.

Benefits and additional information available upon request. The department offers strong support for career development and research.