University of Virginia

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The University of Virginia is seeking innovative and collaborative applicants for a joint tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor as part of the Contagion Science Program expected to begin August 24, 2024. The program is designed to foster pan-university leadership and excellence in contagion science research and education. See full description of the program at: https://contagion-science.virginia.edu. We seek applicants whose research and teaching advance knowledge of the behavior, mechanism, and characteristics of contagious phenomena, spanning from the origins, evolution, and epidemiology of infectious diseases to the social, behavioral, economic, and/or health consequences of contagions.

The successful candidate will hold a joint appointment in the Department of Biology and a social science department in the College that fits their intellectual interests (including but not limited to the Department of Economics, Political Science, Sociology, and Anthropology). The successful candidate is expected to establish a rigorous, independent, and externally funded research program that trains and mentors students, to contribute to instruction at undergraduate and graduate levels, and to perform service for the institution and professional organizations. Desired skills include but are not limited to computational modeling, social network analysis, information diffusion modeling, and simulations. We seek to recruit faculty from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about cross-disciplinary education and training for diverse audiences.

This position is part of a prestigious strategic research initiative funded by the University and organized through the Biocomplexity Institute which represents a broad and comprehensive partnership of the College of Arts & Sciences (A&S), and the schools of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS), Data Science (SDS), and Medicine (SOM). Multiple tenure-track faculty will be hired as part of this initiative. This position provides an opportunity to collaborate with other Contagion Science faculty and draws upon the resources of the Biocomplexity Institute, including access to research staff and deep expertise in computational approaches for studying complex systems, from bioinformatics to high-performance computing, and agent-based modeling.

Qualifications
Applicants must have a PhD (or equivalent international degree) or be enrolled in and have received their degree by the start date. A successful applicant will also have demonstrated originality and productivity in research, commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and research mentoring.

Application Instructions
To apply for this position please follow http://apply.interfolio.com/130429 and attach the required documents:

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2023. Only complete applications will be considered and review of completed applications will continue until the position is filled.

Required materials for complete application:
1. Cover letter of interest that includes a summary of your research plans, your teaching interests and experience, your preferred departmental affiliations, and demonstrated past experience relevant to advancing the University’s ambition to cultivate the most vibrant community in higher education in order to prepare students to be leaders in a diverse and globally connected world. (≤ 2 pp)
2. Curriculum vitae – most recent version
3. Research statement describing your vision for your research program at the University (≤ 3 pp)
4. Statement of teaching and scientific mentoring philosophies detailing your experience and goals (≤ 2 pp)
5. Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your work and potential.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

For questions regarding the position, please contact search chair Michael Timko, Lewis and Clark Professor of Biology at mpt9g@virginia.edu

The University of Virginia is annually ranked as one of the premier public institutions in the United States. The University is located in Charlottesville, VA a picturesque and vibrant small city perennially ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. More information about town, the school, faculty benefits and other topics can be found at https://provost.virginia.edu/subsite/faculty-affairs/new-faculty-candidate-resources.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

The University of Virginia offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates. To learn more, please visit www.dualcareer.virginia.edu