Professor - Public Health Sciences

Penn State University • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS) in the Penn State College of Medicine, in Hershey, PA, announces a tenured or tenure-line faculty position at the Professor level for a qualified individual with expertise in infectious disease modeling. The PHS mission is to advance health through the design, conduct and analysis of population-based biomedical research, including clinical trials, observational research, health services research, and regulatory and translational science, the support of basic science and clinical research, the education of future generations of health professionals, and the active engagement of the community to improve health and well-being. We are looking for a highly collaborative researcher with experience in infectious disease modeling to conduct both independent and collaborative research. Interest in teaching is required and experience teaching graduate level coursework is preferred. PHS consists of three academic divisions, namely, Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, and Health Services and Behavioral Research. There are more than 50 PHS faculty members (24 tenured/tenure-eligible) and more than 70 support staff members. PHS provides a strong infrastructure for its faculty members and the broader College and Penn State Health in the areas of biostatistics, study design, data management, research computing, project management, and finance and administration. PHS offers six graduate programs, namely, PhD in Epidemiology, PhD in Biostatistics, Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Research, and Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security with an option in Public Health Preparedness, as well as several Graduate Certificate programs. The ideal candidate will have an established, externally funded research program in infectious disease modeling with demonstrated impact on public health decision‑making. Areas of strong interest include methodological and applied work in infectious disease transmission modeling; outbreak detection and forecasting; integration of statistical, mathematical, and AI‑driven models; model‑informed policy evaluation; and modeling to support health systems and vulnerable communities. Candidates whose research addresses COVID‑19, emerging pathogens, opioid‑related infections, rural health disparities, or institutional outbreak response are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to expend approximately 80% effort on research, 15% effort on teaching and mentoring students, and 5% effort on service. The Penn State College of Medicine is located in Hershey, PA, near the state capital of Harrisburg. Large metropolitan areas are within a few hours of driving, such as Philadelphia (1.5 hours), Baltimore (1.5 hours), New York City (2.5 hours), Washington DC (2.5 hours), and Pittsburgh (3.5 hours). Harrisburg International Airport and AMTRAK are located less than ten miles away. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and credentials. Candidates should apply and submit a letter of application to include a statement of current and future research interests, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in biostatistics, epidemiology or a related discipline
• Track record of scholarly activity in infectious disease modeling that includes leading NIH-funded studies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching graduate level coursework is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct both independent and collaborative research in infectious disease modeling.
• Teaching and mentoring students.
• Service

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

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