Assistant/Associate Professor - Social Epidemiology
Company: University Of Michigan Medical School, Department
Location: Danville
Posted on: September 22, 2022
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Job Description:
Details Posted: 12-Aug-22Location: Danville, PennsylvaniaType:
Full TimeSalary: OpenCategories: Academic / Research Internal
Number: R-30495 Job SummaryThe Department of Population Health
Sciences (DPHS) within the Geisinger Research Institute is growing
and seeks to recruit multiple faculty members to join our
multidisciplinary team. The DPHS is embedded in the Geisinger
health system, a large integrated health system in Pennsylvania,
and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, with a
longstanding commitment to research and a research portfolio that
includes funding from the NIH, CDC, PCORI, state and foundation
grants, and industry. The DPHS faculty includes a strong team of
epidemiologists, biostatisticians, behavior scientists, health
economists, and clinician researchers. Faculty have access to vast
data resources, including longitudinal electronic medical record
(EMR) data spanning more than 25 years, claims data, genomic data,
and environmental data, and there are also opportunities to lead
the evaluation of healthcare interventions in a range of clinical
settings. We invite applicants with expertise in a variety of
methodological and content areas, as described below in detail.
Job Duties Social determinants of health (SDoH) has emerged as an
ever-important construct in areas of access to healthcare, receipt
of personalized care, and health outcomes. The integration of SDoH
in health care is a priority of Geisinger and the DPHS is dedicated
to identifying health disparities and promoting health equity
through health care innovation. The DPHS seeks to recruit Social
Epidemiologist faculty with expertise in the application of
quantitative and/or qualitative research methods to the study of
SDoH in relation to health care. The ideal candidate will have
experience in identifying and analyzing sources of SDoH data,
incorporating SDoH into EMR data platforms, and/or
developing/evaluating care models that integrate SDoH data.
Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable
for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all
organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in
this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent
typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the
job.
Position DetailsCandidates must possess an earned doctorate (e.g.,
PhD, MD) in related fields for at least one of the content areas.
Each position is open rank; however, priority is given to associate
and full professor levels. Experience in use and analysis of EMR
data is desired for all positions. The successful candidate will be
expected to develop a successful, externally-funded research
program, either through independent or collaborative projects, and
provide service to the health system, their profession, and the
community. Appointment at higher levels must show a record of
extramural grant funding as a Principal or Co-Investigator and
publication of peer-reviewed collaborative research.Applicants
should submit a letter of interest that address the qualifications
for these positions including a cover letter and a CV. For
additional information and to submit materials, please email Search
Committee, Department of Population Health Sciences
(DPHS@geisinger.ed u) or apply directly. Additional department
information can be obtained at
https://www.geisinger.edu/research/departments-and-centers/department-of-population-health-sciences
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EducationDoctoral Degree- (Required)
ExperienceMinimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)
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communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope
to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who
humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with
the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for
tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to
care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members
and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time
and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and
domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior
management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration,
cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with
unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our
patients, members and community come from a wide variety of
backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health
easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal
opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
disability or status as a protected veteran.We are an Affirmative
Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are
Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against
on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
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