Health Disparities Research Faculty

Job Summary:

The Center for Health Disparities Research (CHDR), led by Dr. Amy Kind, invites applications for a new tenure-track faculty position focused on complementing and expanding health disparities research, including social exposome research and social determinants of health (SDH). Outstanding candidates at all levels (Assistant, Associate, Full Professor rank) will be considered.

CHDR is a dynamic, growing, and multidisciplinary Center housed within the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH). Broadly, CHDR focuses on mechanisms of health disparities - with a particular focus on the social exposome and its relationship to health. CHDR supports faculty research teams focused on examining the mechanistic interplay amongst a complex array of geopolitical, socioeconomic, health care, cultural, social, psychological, physiological, genetic, and cellular factors and their relationships to health outcomes. CHDR is the home to the team that refined and curates the Area Deprivation Index and its data democratization portal, the Neighborhood Atlas. CHDR is also home to the Neighborhoods Study, an NIH funded national initiative to examine the adverse social exposome's impact on neuropathology and brain health biomarkers with a particular focus on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). CHDR investigators represent all areas of the translational research spectrum, from basic science to community participatory research. This is a robust community with strong, synergistic interests that span the health disparities and social exposome methodological and disease spectrum. CHDR also has strong relationships with local, state and federal government, non-profit organizations and industry entities.

UW-Madison is consistently ranked among the top universities in terms of success in federally funded research grants and is highly supportive of an interdisciplinary approach to scholarship. It is expected that the candidate will dedicate the major share of time to research. The expectation is that the candidate will be able to bring existing external funding to this position. In addition, the candidate will work to pursue additional funding in collaboration with Dr. Amy Kind and/or other research faculty that are part of CHDR. Preparation of successful grant applications, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications will be expected.

Responsibilities:

75%: Conduct research, both independently and in collaboration with other SMPH and UW faculty, within a specialized field of interest including health disparities research, health services research, social exposome research, or a related field.

20%: Mentor graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and teach graduate-level courses in relevant fields as appropriate. Participate in professional, public, and university service appropriate to the faculty rank.

5%: Service

The successful applicant will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health and CHDR. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

The chosen candidate will teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

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Education:

Required
PhD
Preferred focus in social determinants of health, health disparities, health equity, population health, associated methodologies or a related field

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a successful record of research productivity. Candidate's background should demonstrate an established research interest with a focus directly or in an area directly relevant to health disparities, social determinants of health, or related areas.

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 75% - 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

JUNE 29, 2025

Salary:

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

Additional Information:

Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist. UW-Madison Tenure Guidelines: https://secfac.wisc.edu/tenure/ 

How to Apply:

The deadline for assuring full consideration is June 20, 2025. However, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled. Your application must be received through the Jobs at UW portal to be considered a candidate. Application submitted outside of this system will not be considered. To apply for this position, click on the "Apply Now" button and use the online UW Job Application to submit the following:

- A cover letter that references PVL #314543
- Your CV
- Teaching and research statements
- Copies of three peer-reviewed and published manuscripts.

References will be collected later in the recruitment process.

Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/

Contact:

Kim Mcfarlane
kmmcfarlane@wisc.edu
608-263-1130
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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Official Title:

Professor(FA020) or Associate Professor(FA030) or Assistant Professor(FA040)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/NEUROLOGY/NEUROLOGY

Employment Class:

Faculty

Job Number:

314543-FA

 

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