Department of Population Health Sciences (Assistant or Associate Professor)
Implementation Science

The Department of Population Health Sciences (DPHS) at Duke University School of Medicine invites applications and nominations for regular-rank faculty positions at the Assistant or Associate level.

DPHS consists of 52 primary faculty members, 57 scholars with secondary appointments, and 97 staff who conduct and support research and M.S. and Ph.D. programs preparing the next generation of professionals to explore multi-level factors impacting the health of populations. DPHS includes various research teams and resources, including the Center for Health Measurement (CHM), Duke PopHealth DataShare that provides access to numerous state and federal electronic health datasets and biostatistics support, Implementation Science Research Collaborative (INTERACT - https://populationhealth.duke.edu/research/implementation-science-research-collaborative-interact), Research to Eliminate Global Cancer Disparities (REGAL), Qualitative Core (QualCore), and Bellwether Collaborative for Health Justice. The Department has close collaborations with the Duke and Durham Veterans Affairs (VA) health systems, Duke clinical departments, and research centers across Duke and the Durham VA (e.g., Duke Aging Center, Duke Cancer Institute, Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Duke Global Health Institute, Margolis Center for Health Policy, VA Health Services Research & Development Center of Innovation, among others).

The goal of DPHS is to reduce health disparities, implement effective health innovations, measure true health needs and their relative value to patients, and link communities and healthcare systems. The faculty includes experts in bioethics, biostatistics, clinical decision sciences, epidemiology, health behavior, health economics, health informatics, health measurement, health policy, health psychology, health services research, health sociology, implementation science, public health, and qualitative research.

We aspire to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, equity, and inclusivity of others without biases or prejudice of any kind. Our collective success depends on a robust exchange of ideas – an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, we are committed to diversity in the staff and faculty we hire, the policies we create, and the decisions we make. For more information about the Department of Population Health Sciences, please visit our website: https://populationhealth.duke.edu.

We invite applications from candidates in health services research, health policy, improvement science, delivery science, public health, or related social science fields. Successful candidates will have track records of creativity and productivity, a desire to join our exciting, collaborative, and growing community, and a commitment to integrity, authenticity, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements:

• A Ph.D., Sc.D., Dr.P.H., or equivalent research doctoral degree in a relevant discipline (completed by start date).
• Demonstrated ability to conduct scholarly research and capacity to obtain peer-reviewed funding.
• Ability to mentor pre-and post-doctoral students and demonstrate teaching excellence at the graduate level.
• Highly self-motivated individual, enthusiastic about scientific discovery, and able to collaborate closely and effectively with other members of a research team.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the department, healthcare system, and community.   

 Key Responsibilities:

·        Secure external funding as PI or a co-PI on projects related to population health sciences (e.g., behavioral interventions, clinical trials, health services research).

·        Provide dissemination and implementation (D&I) methodological advising and expertise to DPHS and other Duke University collaborators.

·        Support interdisciplinary collaboration.

·        Serve as a co-investigator and mentor on D&I grants providing D&I science expertise and supporting the professional development of future implementation scientists and practitioners.

·        Participate in teaching in the D&I graduate courses and other workshops and seminars.

·        Collaborate actively and be a core member of the DPHS Implementation Science Research Collaborative (INTERACT).

·        Participate in the intellectual life of DPHS and the Duke University School of Medicine, via faculty committees, professional development activities, and department service opportunities.

 

 The application package should include: (1) a cover letter (with contact information); (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a three-page research statement that includes a description of past research accomplishments, plans for future research, and their experience and approach to supporting a diverse and inclusive research environment; and (4) a one-page statement describing their teaching or mentoring philosophy, previous experiences, future plans for teaching or mentoring, and experience and approach to fostering an inclusive learning and mentoring environment. All applications should be submitted through the Academic Jobs Online website at https://academicjobsonline.org.

Diversity and Inclusion: Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. More information about the Department’s diversity, inclusion, and equity work can be found at: https://populationhealth.duke.edu/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-dei. Important Dates: Applications should be received by December 15, 2024, for inclusion during initial consideration. Questions: Contact the search committee chair, Dr. Leah Zullig, at leah.zullig@duke.edu

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.