Working/Functional Title

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure system

Position Summary

The College of Human Medicine is making a transformative investment to build its research portfolio through recruitment of world-class investigators to the Grand Rapids Campus. We currently seek scientists with active, extramurally-funded research programs in the multidisciplinary field of population health. Up to four tenure system positions are available at ranks commensurate with experience (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor). Qualified individuals and/or existing teams of researchers are encouraged to apply.  Candidates with expertise in a wide range of population health-related topics, including  neurodegenerative diseases, neurodevelopment, drug dependence, mental health, pediatrics, chronic health conditions, cardiovascular, reproductive, perinatal, environmental, infection; and biostatistical methods (e.g., longitudinal, multilevel and growth curve modeling, structural equation modeling, statistical genetics, cost-effectiveness research, clinical trials, and high-dimensional data analysis) are encouraged to apply. We welcome applications from scientists with a strong background in Epidemiology, Statistics/Biostatistics, clinical informatics, Genomics, Data Science, Economics, Psychology, Medicine, Public Health or related disciplines. Candidates that can enhance or strengthen existing programmatic initiatives through their expertise are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applicants for these positions are expected to strengthen our university and partner health systems research with a focus on population health. We will prioritize candidates engaged in population-based and/or methodological research studying and intervening on conditions with high burden or health disparities in the U.S. (e.g., dementia, maternal and pediatric adverse outcomes, chronic health conditions). Consistent with the emphasis of NIH on multilevel etiologic and intervention studies, we will prioritize candidates whose “research spans different domains of influence (biological, behavioral, physical/built environment, sociocultural environment, health care system) as well as different levels of influence (individual, interpersonal, community, societal) within those domains.” https://nimhd.nih.gov/about/overview/research-framework/nimhd-framework.html

These positions are supported through Michigan State University’s Global Impact Initiative, designed to address global grand challenges and national priorities through the creation of over 100 new faculty positions in some of the most promising – and critical – fields of research. The primary location for research will be within the Grand Rapids Innovation Park, with computational space in the state-of-the-art Doug Meijer Medical Innovation building. The Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building is immediately adjacent to the MSU Grand Rapids Research Center, a six-story, 162,800-square-foot, modern wet-lab facility.

Applicants must have a PhD, ScD, MD, DO, DVM, or equivalent with an outstanding record of research accomplishments including current extramural funding and sustained and high-impact peer-reviewed publications. Although these are primarily intended to be research-intensive positions, joint appointments with our clinical partners are possible for healthcare professionals who elect to maintain clinical duties. Successful candidates will be expected to continue and maintain a vigorous, extramurally funded research programs in their areas of expertise to enhance the research programs within the College of Human Medicine. Additionally, candidates will be expected to contribute to medical and graduate student teaching/mentorship, and service activities to the university and community aligned with their scholarly interests. The primary academic appointment will be based upon the candidate’s discipline, research and interests. These include Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Family Medicine, Medicine, Pediatrics and Human Development, Translational Neuroscience, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology among others. Joint appointments in other departments and colleges are possible and encouraged to align with candidate needs and interests.

MSU is affiliated with multiple biomedical and health system partners in the Grand Rapids area including Corewell Health (and its Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital), the Van Andel Research Institute, Trinity Health, and Pine Rest, as well as strategic partners across Michigan, including Henry Ford Health. These partners historically have and continue to invest in partnerships with MSU, the College of Human Medicine and its researchers. Space, start-up packages, salary and benefits are competitive and will be commensurate with academic rank and experience. MSU values diversity, equity, and inclusion within all aspects of research, instruction, and service.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -PhD, ScD, MD, DO, DVM

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have a PhD, ScD, MD, DO, DVM, or equivalent with a record of research accomplishments including extramural grant funding and high-quality peer-reviewed publications in population health. Joint appointments with our clinical partners are possible for those healthcare professionals with an interest in continuing clinical duties. Successful candidates will be expected to maintain a vigorous and nationally recognized research program, and to contribute to professional and graduate student teaching, mentorship and service.

Required Application Materials

To apply, applicants should submit the following as a single PDF document through the MSU Human Resources site https://careers.msu.edu. 

• curriculum vitae,
• summary of research accomplishments with short- and long-term research objectives, brief description of teaching experience and goals,
• a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statement, and
• a list of three references 

Special Instructions

Multiple applications from existing research teams are encouraged.  Applications from members of research teams should reference their team’s collective applications in their cover letter. The review of applications will begin January 13, 2025, but applications will be accepted and given full consideration until suitable candidates are found. For questions about the positions, please contact Dr. Dawn Misra (misradaw@msu.edu) Chair of the Search Committee. For questions about the application process, please contact Ms. Alicia Angell (angellal@msu.edu).

Website

https://humanmedicine.msu.edu/

Department Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.