Open Positions
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.
Biostatistics Faculty Positions
The San Antonio Cancer Institute and the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio seek to fill two biostatistics faculty positions. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. These positions require a Ph.D. or Dr.P.H. in Biostatistics or Statistics, or in a related health science discipline. Successful candidates are expected to have outstanding collaborative scientific research experience, to have strong statistical methodological as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills. These positions require 3 or more years of post-doctoral experience in biostatistics—a strong clinical trials or cancer research background is desirable. The candidates will be expected to help expand the extramural research base of the San Antonio Cancer Institute (a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center with current funding of $60.1 million) as well as further the academic mission of the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the School of Medicine.
Currently, the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics has doctoral-level faculty with strong collaborative ties to several large research programs such as the San Antonio Cancer Institute, the Children's Cancer Research Institute, and the Frederic C. Barter General Clinical Research Center. These programs span basic, translational, clinical and population-based research.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is located in suburban Northwest San Antonio.
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae along with names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to:
- Brad H. Pollock, M.P.H., Ph.D.
- Director, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
- 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, Mail Code 7933
- San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
Research Faculty Positions
Institute for Health Promotion Research
Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is accepting applications for two open rank tenure-track scholars in its Institute for Health Promotion Research. We seek candidates who apply social science theory and methods to issues of health promotion, disease prevention and health disparities. Candidates may possess expertise in any of the following areas: epidemiology, bioinformatics, health promotion, health communication, health psychology, policy research, environmental/occupational health, screening, and survivorship.
Qualifications include: 1) a terminal degree (PhD, DrPH, MD or equivalent) in social science, behavioral science, nursing, education, public health, or medicine; 2) a strong record or promise of extramural funding; and 3) a strong publication record for rank. We seek researchers who can contribute immediately to publications, grant writing, mentoring students and fellows, overseeing data management and analysis, and implementing research protocols. Special populations of interest include Latinos, and communities that are underserved or challenged educationally or economically.
Candidates have the option of locating in San Antonio or at the university’s regional campus in Harlingen, TX. Candidates must appreciate sunshine, year-round golf, great food, a family-oriented culture, and a very affordable cost of living. For Harlingen, add great beaches and the relaxed lifestyle associated with the Texas-Mexico border.
The full-time positions, which come with start-up packages, include 3 years of salary support plus research funds, and excellent fringe benefits. Opportunities exist for diverse research experiences in a collegial environment with a potential for growth. Multidisciplinary research opportunities are available in clinical and community settings in San Antonio and along the Texas-Mexico border. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience. Following the third year of appointment, the faculty members must have 70% extramural support. Teaching is optional.
The Institute for Health Promotion Research was created in October 2006 within the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Its experienced and productive team of 15 faculty and staff has focused on a variety of Latino behavioral research issues. For details, visit these websites: redesenaccion.org/. and saludenaccion.org/. Department information--http://ceb.uthscsa.edu/. University information--http://www.uthscsa.edu/.
Applicants should send a letter describing areas of expertise, research interests, career goals, a current curriculum vita, and contact information (including email addresses) for at least 3 professional references to:
- Amelie G. Ramirez, DrPH
- Institute for Health Promotion Research
- 8207 Callaghan Road, Suite 110
- San Antonio, TX 78230
- PH: 210-348-0255
- Fax: 210-348-0554
- Email: ramirezag@uthscsa.edu
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Classified Positions
There are no open Classified Positions at this time.