Faculty.Professor.Research Associate – Full-Time

The Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences BCHS at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health http://www.bchs.pitt.edu/ invites applications for a full-time Appointment Stream Research Associate Professor position.

BCHS works to improve and promote health and equity by engaging individuals, communities, and systems through our research, teaching, and practice. The Department is firmly committed to practice-oriented research, evidence-based interventions, dissemination of findings, and social justice. Our faculty seeks to improve health disparities by centering the community and preparing leaders in the public health workforce. We are committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion that values, respects, and amplifies the voices of the staff, students, faculty, and communities we serve.

The successful applicant must be able to explore and advance public health domestically and/or internationally using a health equity lens and should have expertise in Biostatistics. Research foci of interest to the department include but are not limited to those seeking to improve health outcomes for systematically marginalized populations, particularly those who experience racial and ethnic disparities, people who use illicit substances, and/or sexual and gender minorities.

Applicants should hold a doctorate in public health, psychology, or a related social science discipline and be interested in building partnerships across disciplines within the University. Applicants should also have a demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary research and demonstrate an independent ability to design and execute experiments and data collection, analyze & interpret results, and present research findings professionally and scientifically. Salary will be commensurate with background/experience.

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, DEI statement, and the names and contact details of three references. Please apply through Requisition # 24007641 through www.join.pitt.edu. – http://www.join.pitt.edu/ Review of applications will commence upon receipt of all materials and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is February 2025.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

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