ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ PROFESSOR-MOLECULAR EPIDEMIOLOGIST

Title: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ PROFESSOR-MOLECULAR EPIDEMIOLOGIST Employee Type: Faculty Department: Epidemiology and Pop Health Campus Location: SPH EPIDEMIOLOGY PROGRAM Job Summary/Basic Functions LSU Health welcomes candidates with expertise in molecular epidemiology or cancer epidemiology. Desired skills include epidemiologic methods, cancer, infectious, social, and clinical epidemiology, informatics, or implementation science. Applicants should demonstrate extramural research funding and publications commensurate with their professional experience. Successful candidates will develop a competitive, independently funded research program, publish in leading journals, and advance health equity and public population health. Responsibilities include advising and mentoring students, post‑doctoral fellows, and junior faculty scholars. Faculty receive a competitive salary, dedicated research space, protected time for scholarship, start‑up funds, and a relocation package. The department offers a collegial environment with growth potential. We seek candidates who can operate effectively in a diverse community of students and faculty and share our vision of helping all constituents reach their full potential. Minimum Qualifications Required Education: Doctorate Required Field of Study: Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health or related field About the School/Department The School of Public Health (SPH) is housed on the LSU Health Sciences Center–New Orleans campus. The Epidemiology and Population Health Program is nationally recognized for cancer research, community‑engaged research, and population health. The faculty collaborate with state and local health agencies and partner with other schools in the health science center. We welcome applicants whose research interests complement and strengthen existing programs. Special Instructions Submit a CV and cover letter along with a research statement detailing accomplishments, current work, and future directions, and a teaching statement describing teaching interests, philosophy, and evidence of teaching and mentoring effectiveness. Benefits Comprehensive benefits include health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays; an employee health primary care clinic; full‑service credit union; wellness amenities; employee assistance program; campus assistance program; and a pet insurance option. EEO Statement This position is open to all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr