Assistant Research Professor

University of Maryland, School of Public Health

College Park, Maryland, United States
Base: $100,000 - $120,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
Terminal degree in epidemiology or related field
Expertise in influenza and airborne infection transmission
Experience with externally funded research projects
The position focuses on building a collaborative research portfolio on the environmental determinants of infectious respiratory diseases with an emphasis on airborne transmission

Job Summary

  • The position focuses on building a collaborative research portfolio on the environmental determinants of infectious respiratory diseases with an emphasis on airborne transmission.
  • Candidates will lead epidemiological study designs including observational studies and clinical trials while contributing to the Center for Evaluating Modes of Influenza Transmission.
  • The role includes teaching infectious disease courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels with a commitment to inclusive pedagogies and mentoring diverse students.

Matching Summary

The position focuses on building a collaborative research portfolio on the environmental determinants of infectious respiratory diseases with an emphasis on 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 and airborne infection transmission
  • Experience with externally funded research projects
  • Strong background in infectious disease epidemiology
  • Teaching experience using inclusive pedagogies

Nice-to-have

  • Leadership in interdisciplinary research partnerships
  • Experience with causal machine learning methods
  • Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity
  • Background in immunology or environmental health
  • Ability to mentor graduate and undergraduate students

Key Requirements

  • Terminal degree in Epidemiology or closely related field
  • Outstanding scholarship in influenza epidemiology
  • Demonstrated participation in externally funded research
  • Teaching experience preferably at the graduate level
  • Commitment to working with a diverse body of students

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