Position Information

Position/Rank Epidemiology Faculty in Infectious Disease Dynamics

Department 00952 - Division of Epidemiology

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track Track Dependent on Qualifications

New Position to Begin When filled

Details

The Division of Epidemiology at the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine invites applications for a faculty position in the area of infectious disease modeling or computational epidemiology. We seek candidates whose expertise and research align with or complement the work of the University ofUtah Infectious Disease Dynamics Groupand the Division’s strengths in areas such as mathematical, computational, and statistical modeling, data science and machine learning, network science, public health policy, outbreak analytics, pandemic preparedness, health equity, antimicrobial resistance, healthcare-associated infections, genomics, or the microbiome.

The Division collaborates with basic and translational researchers across the Department of Internal Medicine and other health science departments, theDepartment of Mathematics, Mathematical Biology research group, the School of Biological Sciences, and with public health partners in the intermountain west and across the globe. Additionally, the Division partners with researchers in the University-wideImmunology, Inflammation, and Infectious Disease (3i) Initiative, with strong investigative groups in host-pathogen interactions, inflammatory bowel disease, neurologic diseases, global health, and cancer; and theMicrobiota and Gastrointestinal Immunology Consortium( MAGIC ), with strong investigative groups in microbiota research. The University is also a premier academic environment for bioinformatics and data science. In addition, the University is closely affiliated with investigators atARUP Laboratories, a premier reference laboratory with extensive microbiologic resources, expertise in diagnostics, and access to clinical samples and isolates, as well as theUtah Department of Health and Human Servicesand the U.S. Department ofVeterans Affairs Salt Lake City Health CareSystem.

Minimum qualifications: PhD or equivalent degree, as well as a research track record that supports an independent research program.

Please apply with a cover letter, CV, and research statement at:https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/172861

Faculty rank and track will be commensurate with experience and appointments will include a competitive start-up package. We invite individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Inquiries may be emailed toDamon.Toth@hsc.utah.eduorLindsay.keegan@utah.edu.

University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient-focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:

https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“ URS ”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations. https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

Special Instructions for Candidates

Please submit a CV with mm/yyyy format for start/end dates.

Open Date 10/18/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Number PRN03690F

Type Faculty