Assistant or Associate Professor - Pharmaceutical Health Outcomes and Policy

Department: Pharmaceutical Health Outcomes and
PolicySalary: Commensurate with experience
Description:

The University of Houston College of Pharmacy invites qualified
candidates to apply for a full-time, tenure-track Presidential
Frontier Faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate
Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Health Outcomes and
Policy (PHOP). The Presidential Frontier Faculty program is a
university-wide integrated interdisciplinary hiring campaign that
is overseen by central university leadership and encompasses hiring
a large cohort of convergence research faculty to work on health,
energy, sustainability, and security.

This position will work closely with the Center for Population
Health Outcomes and Pharmacoepidemiology Education and Research
(P-HOPER Center). The University of Houston (UH)
is a Carnegie-Designated Tier 1 public research university and a
member institution of the world-renowned Texas Medical Center,
which houses major academic research programs in cancer, genetics,
and neuroscience with a significant focus on translational
research. With over 48,000 students, UH offers a comprehensive
range of programs across 15 colleges, fostering innovation in
fields such as energy, health, hospitality, business, education,
law, STEM, and the humanities. Boasting top-tier faculty,
state-of-the-art facilities, student success initiatives, and a
strong commitment to community engagement, UH prepares students to
thrive in a globally interconnected world while contributing
impactful research and innovation to the region and beyond.

All applicants must hold an earned Ph.D. in Pharmacoepidemiology,
Pharmaceutical Outcomes, or closely related disciplines with a
background in data science and/or neuroscience. Applicants must
have peer-reviewed publications involving data science or related
methods. The candidate will join an active research program
comprising 12 core faculty members and supported by 3
administrative support positions. Currently, there are 20+ PhD
students in the PHOP graduate program. Considerable opportunities
for research collaboration also exist across the university campus
and institutions in the Texas Medical Center. A competitive
applicant will be able to contribute to the P-HOPER Center’s
mission to improve population health outcomes.

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate high potential for
groundbreaking research, a strong commitment to graduate and
professional education, and an eagerness to collaborate within the
University of Houston's strategic research priority in Health. A
proven record of scholarly productivity, prior research funding,
and a well-defined strategy for securing extramural support will be
considered favorably, with preference given to applicants who show
a strong track record or exceptional potential for attracting
extramural funding. Applications will be accepted until the
position is filled, although an early application is
recommended.

Screening will begin immediately and continue until the position
is filled. Rank, salary, and start-up package will be commensurate
with qualifications and experience. Interested individuals should
electronically submit a cover letter describing his/her interest in
the position, a statement of research interest, statement of
teaching philosophy, a curriculum vitae, and the names of three
references with contact information to the University of Houston
Careers Website. https://careers.uh.edu/jobs/search/uh-postings

Any questions may be addressed to Dr. Hua Chen, Search Committee
Chair,

Phone: (832) 842-8355, E-mail: hchen20@uh.edu

Additional information is available on the University
(http://www.uh.edu), the Department
(http://www.uh.edu/pharmacy/about-us/academic-depts/phop/ ), and
the P-HOPER Center https://uh.edu/pharmacy/research/centers-and-institutes/p-hoper-center/

Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of
Texas for the duration of their appointments.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and
will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security
sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals
conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e.,
communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems,
electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water
treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the
security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal
Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.