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Position Summary:

The Department of Epidemiology, University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health is seeking applicants for a tenured/tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in the field of injury research. We are seeking outstanding individuals engaged in epidemiologic research on injuries and/or injury prevention. Faculty will enter a strong multidisciplinary university-wide research environment that includes the Injury Prevention Research Center and the Institute on Aging. She/he would be expected to lead and collaborate on funded epidemiologic research relevant to injury control. She/he will advise students and contribute to teaching courses. As appropriate, the successful candidate might assume a leadership role in the UNC Injury Prevention Research Center.

Educational Requirements:

Doctoral degree in Epidemiology or equivalent.

Qualifications and Experience:

Candidates for the rank of Associate Professor must have a strong record of scholarship with experience as a principal investigator and collaborator on funded injury research. A candidate for the rank of Assistant Professor must have strong potential to become a funded independent investigator in the injury field. Commitment to research translation and opportunities for prevention is a strength.

Candidate Instructions:

All applications should be sent electronically to the attention of Dr. Steve Marshall at the following website: http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/13155. Applicants should provide a cover letter describing their qualifications, a curriculum vitae and contact information for three professional references.

Special Efforts:

At the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, diversity, inclusiveness and civility are core values as well as characteristics of the School. We strongly encourage applications from diverse individuals, including but not limited to diversity in such characteristics as race/ethnicity, color, national origin, age, gender, socioeconomic background, religion, creed, veteran’s status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation and disability.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.