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The Department of Epidemiology is accepting applications for a faculty member at the Research Assistant Professor level in the School of Public Health. This position will have a 12-month appointment. The successful candidate should have a PhD in epidemiology and relevant research experience. UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of ethnicity, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.

The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge and expertise in the design and execution of pharmacoepidemiologic and comparative effectiveness research in the areas of musculoskeletal, rheumatological and cardiovascular disease. The applicant should have experience with conducting observational research with an emphasis on the assessment of the safety and effectiveness of agents used to treat osteoporosis, immune-mediated disease, and cardiovascular disease using data from governmental sources. The applicant also should have advanced skills in epidemiologic methods and applied statistical analysis, excellent communication skills and demonstrable potential for the successful development of major research projects in the areas of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and autoimmune disorders. 

UAB ranks among the top 21 universities in the nation receiving NIH funding and is nationally respected for the high quality of its medical center and its research and training programs in health sciences. The UAB School of Public Health has 93 full-time primary faculty and 486 students. In recent years UAB has ranked in the top 10 Schools of Public Health for receiving NIH funding. UAB has a number of resources to enhance the research and training opportunities for this position. The Birmingham metropolitan area boasts one of the nation’s most diverse communities with a plethora of social and cultural activities.

Interested applicants should submit current curriculum vitae, a sample of recent research scholarly activity, a cover letter that discusses qualifications and reasons for interest in the position to:

Search Committee Chair

c/o Joanna Carson

1665 University Boulevard, RPHB 220B

Birmingham, AL 35294-0022

jcarson@ms.soph.uab.edu

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