Penn State University-posted 5 months ago
Full-time • Senior
Ferguson Township, PA

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Full or Associate Professor in Infectious Disease Modeling to support the mission of the Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics (CIDD) of the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences. This is a cross-University search, and the position will be appointed in a department and College that is appropriate for the research and teaching program of the candidate. The Penn State Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics (CIDD) is one of the largest and most active infectious disease research centers in the U.S. The center was established in 2003 to foster transformative, cross-college interdisciplinary research in the ecology and evolution of infectious disease in human, animal, and plant hosts. The center includes more than 70 faculty from across nine colleges. The center is part of the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, which exists to strengthen interdisciplinary life science research and graduate education across the University. Penn State consistently ranks among the nation’s top 25 public research universities, with fiscal year 2024 research expenditures exceeding $1.3 billion. Dynamic models of pathogen/parasite transmission, interactions with hosts, and evolution have been central to the CIDD mission and provide a critical link between faculty expertise from the bench-top to applications in health, agriculture, and conservation. The scope of data and systems to measure, interpret, forecast, and intervene in infectious disease systems has grown dramatically. CIDD is committed to leading cutting-edge modeling and computational approaches to leverage the breadth and depth of these novel data sources. We are seeking new faculty with a focus and established scholarship in infectious disease modeling to align with CIDD’s goals to maintain its international leadership in the ecology and evolution of infectious disease.

  • Promote a culture of excellence in infectious disease research, teaching, and outreach across the Penn State system.
  • Promote Penn State as a global leader in interdisciplinary infectious disease research through novel collaborations that integrate existing CIDD strengths.
  • Lead the growth of the CIDD through strategic initiatives and development of collaborative, interdisciplinary research teams.
  • Support the training of the next generation of infectious disease researchers via classroom and experiential learning opportunities.
  • Participate in strategic planning to ensure financial sustainability of the Penn State CIDD.
  • Participate in the CIDD Executive Committee to develop and execute a strategic vision and approaches for the center.
  • Engage current Penn State faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and student members of the CIDD to shape its future.
  • Actively engage in mentorship of early career faculty hired in association with the Center.
  • Support community development and engagement at the student, staff, postdoctoral and faculty levels.
  • A PhD in any infectious disease-related field is required.
  • An academic track record commensurate with the level of Full Professor with tenure, although exceptional applications at the Associate level will be considered.
  • Established track record of successful extramural funding.
  • Published results from multidisciplinary research projects.
  • Evidence of leadership of multidisciplinary scientific teams.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Robust retirement plans.
  • Generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
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