Open Rank (TT), Simulation Modeling; Dept of Management, Policy and Community Health, School of Public Health

UTHealth Houston School of Public Health invites applications to fill an open rank tenure-track faculty position in the Texas Medical Center . This position is available within the D epartment of Management, Policy and Community Health .  The department seeks faculty to lead in simulation modeling the impact of public health policies, such as related to Medicaid eligibility and service coverage. Simulation methods include agent-based modeling, microsimulation, system dynamics modeling, discrete event analysis, Markov modeling, and other dynamic econometric and engineering methods. 

 

Position Key Accountabilities:

 

Primary responsibilities will be:

 

 

(1)  Conducting externally funded research focused on health priorities of Texas populations. 

 

(2)  Mentoring emerging scholars in simulation modeling techniques. 

 

(3)  Teaching in MPH and/or doctoral programs.

 

(4) Serving in institutional and external capacities.

Qualifications:

 

(1) Ph.D. or DrPH. 

(2) Current or potential NIH-, HRSA, or PCORI- funding 

(3) History of collegiality and openness to collaboration with a diverse range of partners, including community-based.

Review of applications will begin immediately, for an anticipated start date in 2024. Rank, salary, and tenure will be based on experience and qualifications. Interested individuals should apply at: https://www.uth.edu/careers/index.htm .   Applicants should attach a letter describing their qualifications and a curriculum vitae with contact information for three professional references.  Further inquiries may be directed to Robert O. Morgan, PhD, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected] . Please include ‘Simulation modeling position’ in the subject line.

 

This is a security-sensitive position and thereby subject to Texas Education Code §51.215. A background check will be required for the final candidates.