The Center for Maternal and Child Health Equity and Advocacy

ASSISTANT / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Clinical Research
 

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Eastern Virginia Medical School is recruiting a doctorate-degree biostatistician or a doctorate-degree epidemiologist with a strong background in biostatistics  to support clinical research activities of the newly formed Center for Maternal and Child Health Equity and Advocacy. The Center will include researchers, clinicians, epidemiology/biostatistics population health professionals and policy experts who will collaborate on clinical trials, quality improvement projects and health services research that have economic and health policy impact. The center will deploy analytics and investigative methods to identify, assess, evaluate and promote effective clinical protocols, collaborative strategies and policies for maternal and childcare. The ultimate objective of this center will be to improve regional obstetric and perinatal healthcare, advance health equity, strengthen policies and support optimal health outcomes for mothers and their offspring.

The successful candidate will join a highly competent team of academic physicians and staff, contribute to the design and analysis of major clinical studies, interact with medical investigators, including medical students, residents and fellows and participate in the publication of major research activities and policies for maternal and childcare. The successful candidate is expected to have expertise in the design, conduct, analysis, and report of collaborative research activities and in analysis of large databases. The academic appointment will be in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. As a faculty member, the candidate is expected to participate in departmental faculty activities as well as educational activities.

Basic Qualifications:  Applicants must have a Doctorate in Biostatistics or a Doctorate in Epidemiology with a strong background in biostatistics and have excellent oral and written communication skills, and pre- or post-doctoral collaborative medical research experience. Experience in maternal and child health is highly desirable.

EVMS is located in the historic city of Norfolk, neighboring the city of Virginia Beach with superb beaches and outdoor activities.  This family-friendly area ranks as one of the top places to live in the United States.

Applicants should apply on line at www.evms.edu and search under Careers - Faculty Positions.  Position number 2082206.

EVMS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer of minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is a drug and tobacco free workplace.