Assistant Research Professor

University of Maryland, School of Public Health

College Park, MD, US
Base: $100,000 - $120,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
Terminal degree in epidemiology or related field
Expertise in influenza epidemiology
Experience with airborne infectious disease transmission
The position involves leading a collaborative, interdisciplinary research program focused on the environmental determinants of infectious respiratory diseases and airborne transmission

Job Summary

  • The position involves leading a collaborative, interdisciplinary research program focused on the environmental determinants of infectious respiratory diseases and airborne transmission.
  • Candidates will teach courses on infectious disease at the graduate and undergraduate levels while mentoring students in a diverse academic environment.
  • The role offers the opportunity to join a well-established group building capacity for novel partnerships in clinical trials, modeling, and public health solutions.

Matching Summary

The position involves leading a collaborative, interdisciplinary research program focused on the environmental determinants of infectious respiratory diseases and airborne transmission.

Salary

Base: $100,000 - $120,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Regular Faculty benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Terminal degree in Epidemiology or related field
  • Expertise in influenza epidemiology
  • Experience with airborne infectious disease transmission
  • Strong participation in externally funded research
  • Teaching experience using inclusive pedagogies

Nice-to-have

  • Leadership in interdisciplinary research programs
  • Experience with causal machine learning methods
  • Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity
  • Background in immunologic determinants of transmission
  • Experience with household and community studies

Key Requirements

  • Terminal degree in Epidemiology or closely related field
  • Outstanding scholarship in influenza epidemiology
  • Teaching experience preferably at the graduate level
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion

Work Rights

Must complete employment eligibility verification (Form I-9)

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