About this opportunity
University of Utah lists this Epidemiology Faculty in Infectious Disease Dynamics opportunity in salt lake city, Utah. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Epidemiology Faculty in Infectious Disease Dynamics
The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.
Position Information
Position/Rank: Epidemiology Faculty in Infectious Disease Dynamics
Department: 00952 - Division of Epidemiology
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Dependent on Qualifications
New Position to Begin: When filled
The Division of Epidemiology at the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine invites applications for a faculty position in the area of infectious disease modeling or computational epidemiology. We seek candidates whose expertise and research align with or complement the work of the University Utah Infectious Disease Dynamics Group and the Division’s strengths in areas such as mathematical, computational, and statistical modeling, data science and machine learning, network science, public health policy, outbreak analytics, pandemic preparedness, health equity, antimicrobial resistance, healthcare-associated infections, genomics, or the microbiome.
Minimum qualifications: PhD or equivalent degree, as well as a research track record that supports an independent research program.
Faculty rank and track will be commensurate with experience and appointments will include a competitive start‑up package. We invite individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
U of U Health is a patient‑focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located at .
Online reports may be submitted at .
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581‑7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post‑retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366‑7770 or (800) 695‑4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581‑7447 if you have questions regarding the post‑retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Special Instructions for Candidates
Please submit a CV with mm/yyyy format for start/end dates.
Application Dates
Open Date: 10/18/2024
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Other Information
Requisition Number: PRN03690F
Type: Faculty
Posting Specific Questions
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Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Research Statement
Optional Documents
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Worksite address
salt lake city, UT, 84193, US
Who can apply
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