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Tenure-Track Position - Epidemiology

Health Wealth Safe · Durham, NC · 2 days ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time

Tenure‑Track Investigator position focused on developing an independent research program studying the impact of environmental exposures on chronic diseases of aging.

Responsibilities

  • Lead innovative research integrating epidemiologic, genomic, and molecular data.
  • Assess environmental exposures using questionnaires, geospatial data, wearable monitoring, and biomarkers.
  • Explore disease pathogenesis and prevention in neurodegenerative, cardiovascular, metabolic, and autoimmune diseases.
  • Collaborate across disciplines and support postdoctoral and staff research efforts.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent with at least 3 years of postdoctoral experience.
  • Outstanding publication record and a strong research portfolio.
  • Eligibility for U.S. or equivalent visas.

Skills & Key Duties

  • Expertise in exposure assessment methods and omics‑based research.
  • Proficiency in advanced epidemiologic and statistical techniques, including causal inference and mixture evaluation.
  • Linking environmental data to electronic health records or Medicare data (preferred).
  • Engage in high‑impact, independent research without teaching or extensive administrative duties.
  • Collaborate with intramural clinical and basic science teams for translational research.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits.
  • Support for research start‑up.
  • Opportunities for external funding.
  • Location in a renowned research hub offering collaboration, enrichment, and mentoring opportunities.

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