Research Assistant Professors – Infectious Diseases and Global Health #MED221a

The University of Chicago's Department of Medicine, Section of Infectious Diseases and Global Health in the Biological Sciences Division, is searching for Research Assistant Professors who will contribute to research projects as part of the Chicago Center for HIV Elimination. The appointees’ primary activity will be to conduct academic research in association with a faculty member or team. The appointees will complement existing areas of strength and contribute to project conception and execution.  We especially welcome applicants with expertise in any of these areas: implementation science, pragmatic trial design, advanced biostatistics and computational modeling. Fields of interest include public health and socio-behavioral interventions for HIV, viral hepatitis, and/or substance use disorder, and the understanding of these processes in the context of the underlying risk environment, including criminal legal and other policy contexts. Compensation (including a generous package of fringe benefits) is dependent upon qualifications.

Applicants must have: 1) a doctoral degree or equivalent in public health, social sciences, statistics or biostatistics, biological sciences or related disciplines, and 2) completed postdoctoral training prior to the start of employment.

To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/110769 .   Applicants must upload: a cover letter, CV including bibliography, and research statement. Review of applications will begin one month after posting, and ends when all available positions are filled.

For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit http://tiny.cc/InterfolioHelp .

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity .

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination .

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