University of Rochester School of Medicine
Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health Sciences

The Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health Sciences (EMPHS) at the University of Rochester School of Medicine invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Epidemiology at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Epidemiology or a closely related field, and have a strong emphasis on research design, epidemiological methods, and data/statistical analysis in their research. Applicants with interests in environmental exposures, aging, cancer, or neuroepidemiology are particularly encouraged to apply, although we will consider applicants with all areas of research focus.

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the ability to pose and answer novel research questions, communicate complex concepts effectively, develop and maintain an extramurally funded research program, and have a strong record of peer-reviewed publications. The candidate will also be expected to participate in the teaching and service missions of the Department and affiliated programs and contribute to collaborations and leading-edge research across disciplinary boundaries.

The Department

EMPHS includes 42 primary faculty whose expertise and interests span basic and public health research. The Department administers several interdisciplinary research programs, including the Environmental Health Sciences Center, Institute for Human Health and the Environment, Lake Ontario Microplastics Center, Center for Inhalation and Flavoring Toxicology Research, and the Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Program. Faculty also lead programs in qualitative and mixed methods, dissemination and implementation, and community engagement related to improving health and health care delivery.

The Department is home to graduate and postgraduate education programs, including a Preventive Medicine Residency, PhD programs in Toxicology, Epidemiology, and Health Services Research, as well as a Master of Public Health and Masters of Clinical Investigation, Epidemiology, and Health Services Research programs, and five Advanced Certificate programs.

The Department environment is collaborative, welcomes different perspectives, and encourages innovation. In addition to research and education, faculty lead numerous community-based clinical and non-clinical programs, including the Aging Institute, Wilmot Cancer Institute, Del Monte Neuroscience Institute, Clinical and Translational Science Institute, and the Center for Community Health & Prevention.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit: 1) curriculum vitae, 2) a statement of research interests and career goals (1–2 pages), 3) description of teaching experience (one page), and 4) contact details for four references to Patricia_Noonan@urmc.rochester.edu. Evaluation of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For further information, please contact Dr. Martha Susiarjo, Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Research, Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health Sciences (martha_susiarjo@urmc.rochester.edu)