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

About the role

The Rollins School of Public Health (RSPH) and Emory/Georgia Tuberculosis Research Advancement Center (TRAC) are seeking scholars for faculty appointments in the field of tuberculosis (TB) epidemiology and clinical research. There is particular interest in applicants focused on TB transmission, TB in vulnerable populations, TB and non-communicable diseases, and post-TB sequelae. Candidates with research programs in other areas of TB will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to impactful research in the Emory/Georgia TRAC, a highly collaborative center with the goal of supporting and promoting a diverse range of TB research and investigators.
• Join a multidisciplinary cadre of TB investigators engaged in research in diverse fields such as TB transmission, immunity, pathogenesis, infection and progression to TB disease, preventive treatment, drug-resistant TB, TB/HIV coinfection, TB/diabetes and noncommunicable diseases, post-TB sequelae, biomarkers, genomics, metabolomics, vaccines, pediatric TB, and zoonotic TB.
• Teach graduate-level courses and mentor students.
• Secure extramural funding as a principal investigator.

Requirements

• Strong record of scholarship and extramural funding as a principal investigator.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching and/or mentorship.
• Potential to become an independent investigator.

Qualifications

• PhD in Epidemiology or related field.
• Experience in TB epidemiology and clinical research.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Skills

• Strong research skills.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to secure extramural funding.
• Effective teaching and mentoring abilities.

Benefits

The successful candidate will join a supportive and collaborative research environment at Emory University, with opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Pay

The starting salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The position will offer the flexibility to work from home regularly, with a flexible weekly schedule based on business needs.

Additional Details

Emory University is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact the Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).