Description
George W. Comstock Professor in Public Health Research and Prevention
Associate Professor/Professor (Rank commensurate with qualifications)
The Department of Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health invites applications from an accomplished research leader to serve as Director of the George W. Comstock Center for Public Health Research and Prevention and to hold the prestigious George W. Comstock Professorship.
This is a unique leadership position that combines visionary strategy with operational management. The new Director will steward the renowned, nationally recognized research field center located in a semi-rural area uniquely situated to advance non-communicable clinical and epidemiological research. Responsibilities of the new Director include:
• Sustain and elevate the Center's portfolio of grants and contracts while maintaining research excellence.
• Lead new multidisciplinary collaborations focused on non-communicable diseases, while broadening the Center's research portfolio through new grants that leverage its location, strong community partnerships, and expertise in conducting high-quality intervention trials and longitudinal studies with repeated assessments.
• Foster a collaborative and engaged research environment that connects associated and new Johns Hopkins faculty, staff, and students, while building strong partnerships with local healthcare systems, community organizations, and populations to address the unique public health needs of the population in the surrounding areas.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
• Doctoral degree in epidemiology, medicine or related field. Clinician scientists are encouraged to apply
• Demonstrated track record of peer-reviewed research and sustained funding in the area of non-communicable diseases
• Proven experience developing a strategic vision and leading interdisciplinary teams
• Experience building and maintaining partnerships with community-based organizations
• Excellent management, writing, and communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to identifying new projects
• Experience in supervising and mentoring students and early career professionals
• Interest in and commitment to teaching and mentorship
Application Instructions
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit:
• Curriculum Vitae (including publication record and funding history)
• Three publications or reports that best exemplify and reflect your research impact/vision
• Cover letter (1-2 pages) describing your vision for advancing public health research and prevention at the Comstock Center, your experience building and sustaining community partnerships in research, and your leadership philosophy.
• Three to five references (name, title, institutions, contact information)
