Faculty Position in Nutritional Epidemiology and Population Health

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Peter O'Donnell Jr. School of Public Health (OSPH) at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking applicants for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate level in Nutritional Epidemiology and Population Health. This position is part of the Child and Adolescent Population Health Program, a partnership between OSPH and the Children's Health System of Texas, aimed at advancing research and interventions that improve nutrition-related health outcomes for children, adolescents, and their families. We invite applications from candidates with expertise in nutritional epidemiology, dietary assessment methods, and the analysis of large nutritional databases (e.g., NHANES, BRFSS, FFQs, 24-hour recalls, EHR-derived nutrition data). The successful candidate will engage in multidisciplinary research to evaluate the role of nutrition in child and adolescent health, obesity, cardiometabolic disorders, and other population health outcomes.

Requirements

• PhD, ScD, DrPH, or equivalent doctoral degree in epidemiology, nutrition, public health, biostatistics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in nutritional epidemiology, dietary assessment methods, or large-scale data analysis.
• Experience working with large population datasets and advanced statistical methods.
• A record of peer-reviewed publications and potential for, or track record in obtaining external research funding.
• Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and mentoring trainees.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with EHR data, predictive modeling, or applied epidemiological methods in nutrition-related research.
• Knowledge of health disparities and nutrition-related chronic disease prevention in low-income or underserved populations.
• Interest in policy-relevant research that informs public health interventions and clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in nutritional epidemiology, with an emphasis on pediatric and adolescent populations.
• Utilize and analyze large nutritional and health databases to inform public health and clinical strategies.
• Partner with healthcare systems, public health agencies, and community organizations to translate research into practice.
• Support investigators in study design, data analyses, and statistical modeling related to nutrition and health outcomes.
• Mentor graduate students and contribute to the teaching mission of OSPH.
• Contribute to securing extramural research funding through federal, foundation, and industry grants.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees