Research Scholar - Health Policy Surveillance and Legal Epidemiology - (496506 )

Department & Salary Health Law & Policy Institute – Salary commensurate with experience. Position Overview The University of Houston Law Center (Law Center) invites applications for a non‑tenure track Research Scholar position for Health Policy Surveillance and Legal Epidemiology. Responsibilities Lead HLPI’s new research initiative using policy surveillance and legal epidemiology to support better‑informed health laws and policies. Build and lead a research team of research scholars, law students, and graduate students from other University of Houston colleges. Actively contribute to and advance HLPI’s initiatives by creating and implementing strategic plans to grow HLPI’s research portfolio in health policy surveillance and legal epidemiology. Build and foster external relationships with faculty at other universities and University of Houston colleges, advocates, policy makers, funders, researchers, and government agencies. Diversify funding streams by writing proposals, securing grants and fostering relationships with potential external clients. Assist HLPI with management of research budgets and contracts. Manage the biennial update of the Control Measures and Public Health Emergencies: A Texas Bench Book and participate in stakeholder meetings on control measures and public health emergencies. Attend national health conferences on behalf of HLPI, conduct and present research in health law and policy. Assist HLPI with other activities that support HLPI’s mission, such as planning lecture series events and national conferences. May teach special courses on an overload basis such as a course on health policy surveillance and legal epidemiology. Qualifications J.D. degree (or equivalent) from an ABA‑accredited law school. Excellent record of, or potential for, health law scholarship. Ability to write and secure external funding and manage research budgets. Strong written and oral communication skills. Experience in building and leading interdisciplinary research teams (preferred). Home address in the state of Texas during the appointment. Benefits and Employment Details 12‑month academic appointment corresponding to UH fiscal year (September–August). One‑year contract period with no presumption of renewal; reappointment will depend on performance. Annual allotment for travel and professional development. No time accrued toward tenure at the University of Houston. Required official transcripts and criminal history check. Other Information Employees are expected to have a home address in Texas for the duration of their appointments. Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Myhhhh