Open Positions

Current Opportunities

We are accepting applications for three faculty, one post-doc, and one program manager position. See below.

 

Three Open Rank, Tenure-Track or Tenured Faculty Positions

The Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences (PQHS) in the School of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) welcomes applications and nominations for the hire of three open rank tenure-track/tenured faculty positions in the general area of Epidemiology. This includes but is not limited to cancer epidemiology, chronic disease epidemiology, infectious disease epidemiology, social epidemiology, spatial epidemiology, behavioral epidemiology, clinical epidemiology, and public health and epidemiology informatics.

These positions provide a unique opportunity to collaborate with internationally renowned affiliated hospital systems - the Cleveland Clinic, the University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, the Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center, and the MetroHealth System. Additional collaborations include the Cleveland Institute for Computational Biology (CICB), Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods (PRCHN), the Swetland Center for Environmental Health, and the Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC).

PQHS is a vibrant multidisciplinary, research-intensive department with over 35 faculty encompassing specialties of epidemiology, biostatistics, informatics, and health outcomes and behavior. PQHS faculty members maintain collaborative interactions with various institutional (e.g. Engineering, the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, etc.), local (e.g. the Ohio Department of Health, etc.), national, and international partners. 

Applicants must have a PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree. Applicants for Associate or Full Professor level should demonstrate a record of peer-reviewed extramural funding commensurate with rank. Applicants for Assistant Professor should explain their potential for obtaining peer-reviewed extramural funding. All applicants are expected to possess collaborative skills, contribute to teaching (i.e. one course per year), and show a commitment to the education and mentorship of trainees with attention to underrepresented individuals. Applicants at the senior rank should demonstrate leadership and the desire to help guide the epidemiology cluster.

 

How to Apply - Interested applicants should send (1) a cover letter, (2) a Curriculum Vitae, (3) a statement of research expertise, (4) a statement of teaching expertise/philosophy, (5) a statement on how you consider Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in your work (i.e. how you approach this in your research or teaching/mentoring, strategies of implementing, etc.), and (6) names and contact information for three references to the Epidemiology Search Committee via the Apply Now button on the following page: http://apply.interfolio.com/134516

In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. CWRU provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.

 

Post-Doctoral Position in Human Quantitative Genomics

DEPARTMENT OF POPULATION & QUANTITATIVE HEALTH SCIENCES

CLEVELAND INSTITUTE FOR COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join our team at Case Western Reserve University in the laboratory of Dr. Jonathan Haines. The position is available immediately and will be focused on pursuing quantitative genomic studies with an emphasis on Alzheimer disease and other neurological disorders. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) in genetics, genomics, epidemiology, computational biology, bioinformatics, biostatistics, computer science, or related field, and have experience and/or interest in computational, analytical, or statistical genomics research. Familiarity with the Unix/Linux environment and programming/scripting in Python and R is preferred. The successful candidate will work as part of established research teams in the following areas:

  • Genetics and genomics of Alzheimer disease
  • Genetics and genomics of age-related macular degeneration
  • Computational methods for analyzing dense genotypic and sequence data in case-control and family-based datasets
  • Computational methods for mining electronic health record data

The Department of Population & Quantitative Health Sciences and the Cleveland Institute of Computational Biology provide a strong and supportive intellectual environment for post-doctoral trainees. The successful applicant will have access to numerous large-scale genotyping and sequencing datasets for analysis and the opportunity to join in several large genomic consortia efforts.

The postdoctoral stipend will be commensurate with experience. This position is eligible for full-time benefits. Click here to see health and wellness benefits for postdocsClick here to see additional benefits. Case Western Reserve University strives to maintain a diverse and inclusive work environment. All applicants are protected under Federal law from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, and genetics. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

Interested candidates should forward a cover letter, their C.V., and at least two letters of recommendation to the address below. All materials should be sent to:

Post-Doctoral Search Committee

Cleveland Institute for Computational Biology c/o Julie Riling

Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine Wolstein Research Building 2-533

Cleveland, Ohio 44106-4945 Email: julie.riling@case.edu Phone: (216) 368-3197

 

Program Manager for SNAP-Ed Staff (Research Associate)


The Mary Ann Swetland Center for Environmental Health within the Department of Population and Quantitative Health Science at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is pleased to share a position opening for a Research Associate. This Research Associate will serve as Program Manager for SNAP-Ed Program Assistants (community nutrition educators) in Cuyahoga County, and as such will provide guidance and oversight related to the planning, coordination, and teaching of nutrition education to SNAP eligible populations in collaboration with Ohio State University Extension SNAP-Ed.


The Program Manager for SNAP-Ed staff in Cuyahoga County who will work closely with OSE Extension staff and provide leadership in hiring, training, coaching, and supervising five SNAP-Ed community nutrition educators at Case Western Reserve University. The Program Manager will also execute evaluations focused on the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based policy, systems, and environmental interventions designed to promote community nutrition in diverse settings.

Click here for more information on this role.

Click here to apply for this Research Associate position.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. CWRU provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.