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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ PROFESSOR-TENURE TRACK (SOCIAL EPIDEMIOLOGIST)

LSU Health New Orleans

Posted 12/24/25

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433 Bolivar Street, 7th Floor, New Orleans, LA 70112

Full-Time
Experienced
Medical / Health
In Person

Job Description

We seek a colleague with research and teaching interests in epidemiology with an emphasis on Social Epidemiology.

Substantive areas of interest could include a range of topics of social determinants of health, such as:

  • Chronic disease
  • Early life adversity
  • Infectious disease risk
  • Environmental health
  • Global health
  • Addiction
  • Mental health
  • Access to health care
  • Or other related areas.

Applicants for the tenure track position must hold a doctorate degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, or a related field.

Evidence of extramural research funding and publications must be commensurate with years of professional experience. We expect our faculty to:

  • Build an externally funded research program
  • Publish in leading journals
  • Be committed to advancing health equity and to impacting public and population health.

As minimum qualifications for consideration, applicants will have:

  • Evidence or strong potential for establishing an independent, extramurally funded research program
  • A demonstrated interest in teaching
  • A commitment to epidemiology and public health.

Candidates will be responsible for advising and mentoring students, post-doctoral fellows, and junior faculty scholars.

Faculty members will receive a competitive salary, dedicated research space, and protected time for scholarship. The position includes start-up funds for research support and a relocation incentive. The department offers a highly collegial environment with growth potential.

We are particularly looking for candidates who can operate effectively in a diverse community of students and faculty and share our vision of helping all constituents reach their full potential. The anticipated start date for the position is negotiable with the successful candidate.

Benefits

Faculty members will receive a competitive salary, dedicated research space, and protected time for scholarship. The position includes start-up funds for research support and a relocation incentive.


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