Open Rank Faculty/Scientist

$85,650 - $251,100/Yr

Tufts University - Boston, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Boston, MA

Educational Services

About the position

The Open Rank Faculty/Scientist position at Tufts University focuses on addressing health disparities among racially and ethnically marginalized older populations, with a particular emphasis on women's health. This role is part of the Health Equity Cluster within the Connecting the Community of Tufts Scholars (CCTS) program, which promotes interdisciplinary research, scholarship, and community engagement aimed at improving health outcomes. Faculty members will have the opportunity to define their research priorities while contributing to innovative approaches to health equity and disparities.

Responsibilities

• Foster collaborative and interdisciplinary research on health outcomes for marginalized groups.
• Engage in teaching and community engagement efforts centered on health disparities.
• Mentor CCTS cohorts to advance innovative approaches to health disparities.
• Conduct research on health disparities affecting racially and ethnically marginalized populations, particularly in aging and chronic disease contexts.
• Investigate women's health inequities and their intersection with race and ethnicity.
• Apply artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze datasets for tailored interventions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to generate impactful solutions to health disparities.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant field for Assistant Professor applicants.
• An established record of funded research and scholarly achievement for Associate or Full Professor applicants.
• Strong potential to develop an independent research program and secure extramural funding.
• Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in research, teaching, and service.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in precision medicine and its application to health disparities.
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence methodologies in health research.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Commuter assistance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance