Description

The University of Chicago's Department of Family Medicine (DFM) in the Biological Science Division (BSD) invites applications for a tenured faculty member at the rank of Associate/Full Professor in Precision Health who will join the Institute for Population and Precision Health (IPPH). We seek applicants pursuing research in precision health and related areas.

The appointee will join IPPH and DFM and would carry out research in the area of precision medicine within a broader family/population health framework. Areas of interests include (but are not limited to) epidemiology, population health, gene-environment interactions with a strong focus on quantitative precision health methods including predictive analytics, machine learning/artificial intelligence, digital health or genomic-/biomarker-based or multimodal data-driven risk estimations. We expect the appointee to thrive in a collaborative environment and actively seek out work with colleagues across the BSD and other Divisions and Schools within the University. The appointee will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. Academic rank and compensation (including a generous package of fringe benefits) are dependent upon qualifications.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must have a doctoral degree or equivalent with strong track record of extramural peer-reviewed funding and mentoring junior investigators. Administrative or leadership experience is desirable for applicants who are interested in leadership roles in IPPH.

To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/143664 . Applicants must upload a CV including bibliography. Review of applications ends when the position is filled.

For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit: http://tiny.cc/InterfolioHelp .

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We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity .

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