Open Rank Faculty - Geospatial Clinical Epidemiologist

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Taylor Geospatial Institute Cluster Hiring Initiative

In April 2022, Saint Louis University (SLU) launched the Taylor Geospatial Institute (TGI)  - the nation’s leading geospatial research collaborative, comprising eight of the Midwest’s outstanding research institutions. The TGI is led by Saint Louis University and includes the Danforth Plant Science Center, Harris-Stowe State University, Missouri University of Science and Technology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Missouri–Columbia, University of Missouri–St. Louis, and Washington University in St. Louis. TGI’s vision is to be the nation’s leader in geospatial science research and accelerate the St. Louis region’s development as a global geospatial center of excellence. We are harnessing the power of partnership with industry, government agencies, and research entities to grow talent and develop core geospatial science and adjacent fields that enable positive impacts on some of the world’s greatest challenges including food systems, geospatial health, and national security. With the goal of becoming a world-class leader and creating a lasting geospatial impact, SLU intends to hire strategically across the University in areas that directly intersect with the TGI. Enabled by the legacy gift supporting TGI, SLU has the opportunity to hire approximately 20 faculty across 3 years, marking our footprint as a world-class research University in geospatial science and adjacent fields while simultaneously multiplying our excellence in our teaching and our mission. This call for faculty positions is part of this exciting cluster hire initiative in geospatial science and adjacent fields.

About the Department/School

The Department of Family and Community Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine invites applications for one open-rank faculty position.  The position has the option for tenure track. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2024.  The applicant should have expertise in geospatial approaches to population health, health services research or epidemiology.

The Department is seeking applicants with a record of research applying geospatial methods to models of disease risk, treatment outcomes and health care utilization.  Content areas preferred are mental illness, substance use and abuse, the opioid epidemic, pain and geriatrics.  Experience teaching is preferred but not required. Applicants will be expected to develop an independent research program, mentor junior faculty, residents and student researchers and to serve on University committees. Preference will be given to applicants that have demonstrated success in securing external funding and in building collaborative research and teaching environments.

Potential candidates should have a terminal degree in public health, epidemiology, health services research and related fields. Desired skills include methodological expertise and programming experience in GIS and big data analytics.

Job Description and Primary Responsibilities: 

• Establish a vibrant and productive research program in geospatial-health research and actively engage in scholarly activities including publishing in peer reviewed journals, dissemination at conferences, and seeking external funding,
• Develop, deliver, and assess graduate-level courses that maintain and enhance the current geospatial programs,
• Contribute to the growth of the TGI through building GIS expertise and active participation in TGI priorities,
• Create inclusive, engaging teaching and research experiences to develop socially conscious students and scientists,
• Mentor junior faculty, residents, undergraduate and graduate students,
• Participate in departmental, school, university, and professional service activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in public health, epidemiology, health services research and related fields
• Demonstrated expertise in geospatial-health research through scholarly activity, including peer reviewed journal and conference papers, grant writing,
• Teaching experience as demonstrated through previous formal mentoring or teaching
• Desire to engage with SLU’s mission-driven learning and outreach activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent research productivity and demonstrated potential to be a successful researcher,
• Established record of interdisciplinary collaboration and impactful research work,
• Demonstrated ability and vision to collaborate and build a multidisciplinary initiative in pursuit of enhancing undergraduate and graduate education.

Applications must include: 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume/curriculum vitae, 3) research statement, 4) teaching statement, 5) diversity statement, and 6) contact information for three references.  You can upload these items on the third page "My experience" of the application.

Function

Nonmedical Primary Appointment 12 mo.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.