Professor - Public Health Sciences

About the role

The Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS) in the Penn State College of Medicine, in Hershey, PA, announces a tenured or tenure-line faculty position at the Professor level for a qualified individual with expertise in infectious disease modeling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct both independent and collaborative research in infectious disease modeling.
• Teach graduate level coursework in infectious disease modeling.
• Support the PHS mission by advancing health through research, education, and community engagement.
• Participate in research projects that address public health issues such as COVID-19, emerging pathogens, opioid-related infections, rural health disparities, and institutional outbreak response.
• Expend approximately 80% effort on research, 15% on teaching and mentoring, and 5% on service.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree in biostatistics, epidemiology, or a related field.
• A proven track record of scholarly activity in infectious disease modeling, including leading NIH-funded studies.
• An established, externally funded research program in infectious disease modeling with demonstrated impact on public health decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching graduate level coursework in infectious disease modeling.
• Strong interest in methodological and applied work in infectious disease transmission modeling, outbreak detection and forecasting, integration of statistical, mathematical, and AI-driven models, model-informed policy evaluation, and modeling to support health systems and vulnerable communities.
• Ability to lead and manage research projects effectively.

Skills

• Expertise in infectious disease modeling.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of statistical, mathematical, and AI-driven modeling techniques.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Robust retirement plans.
• A generous 75% tuition discount for employees, spouses, and children.

Pay

The salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and credentials.

Schedule

The successful candidate will be expected to expend approximately 80% effort on research, 15% effort on teaching and mentoring students, and 5% effort on service.

Application Instructions

To apply, candidates should click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

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Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

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