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Population Science Research Faculty

The Section of Epidemiology and Population Sciences, located in the Department of Medicine, at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) is recruiting tenure-track faculty positions in epidemiology (Assistant/Associate Professor levels) to enhance our Population Sciences research program. We invite applications from outstanding scholars from diverse backgrounds and are particularly interested in scholars with research interests focused on the role of genetics, health behaviors, environmental exposures, and neighborhood characteristics in relation to cancer risk, and those with a research program centered on understanding racial/ethnic differences in cancer risk.

BCM (www.bcm.edu) is recognized as one of the nation’s premier academic health science centers and is known for excellence in education, research, and healthcare and community service. Located in the heart of the world's largest medical center (Texas Medical Center), Baylor is affiliated with multiple educational, healthcare and research affiliates (Baylor Affiliates).

BCM is among the largest biomedical research institutions in the nation with resources and scientists focused on a diverse array of fields. The faculty have the opportunity to collaborate with geneticists, biologists, and clinicians and its affiliated hospitals in the Texas Medical Center. These hospitals include Texas Children's, the Houston VA Medical Center, CHI Baylor St. Luke's Hospital, and Ben Taub General Hospital. Collaborations with faculty in health services research at our Center of Excellence at the VA Medical Center and with MD Anderson Cancer Center are encouraged.

Qualifications:

Successful candidates will have a doctoral degree in epidemiology or a related quantitative field.

A background in population health or community health is preferred. Evidence of extramural research funding and publications must be commensurate with years of professional experience. Applications for Assistant Professor rank will have, as minimum qualifications for consideration, evidence of or strong potential for establishing an independent, extramurally funded research program. Preference will be given to candidates who have engaged in successful collaborative, multidisciplinary research. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position is tenure-track. Salary and start-up funds are highly competitive.

Application Instructions: Interested applicants should email their CV with a note of interest to aaron.thrift@bcm.edu