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About Us Edmonton and the University of Alberta are located in a vibrant metropolitan region of nearly 1.5 million people. Established in 1908, the University of Alberta is a top-tier teaching and research institution, serving more than 40,000 students with over 15,000 faculty and staff. The University is home to a diverse and welcoming community and is committed to fostering excellence in research, teaching, and service. Edmonton is one of Canadas most diverse urban centres, with large Black, South Asian, East and Southeast Asian, Filipino, Latin American, and Middle Eastern communities. The city offers robust educational opportunities, including numerous bilingual programs and specialized learning initiatives. About the Position The School of Public Health invites applications for a tenuretrack Assistant Professor position in Epidemiology. We are seeking an exceptional scholar whose work strengthens epidemiologic research and contributes to evidencebased public health science, policy, and practice. The successful candidate will have a record of accomplishment, normally including postdoctoral training, publication of primary research articles in relevant peerreviewed journals, success in gaining competitive external grants, experience in classroom teaching, and the ability to mentor research trainees effectively. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and/or graduatelevel epidemiology and methods courses, and other public health courses, with opportunities to contribute to the proposed Bachelor of Health Science program. More specifically, the successful candidate is expected to establish a nationally competitive research program and will pursue triagency funding (CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC, PHAC) within the first year of appointment. The successful candidate will develop a rigorous, impactful research program that aligns with the University of Albertas Strategic Plan, Shape; contributes to the Universitys Strategic Research Plan, Forward with Purpose; and aligns with the Schools Strategic Plans Areas of Excellence in: - Health Equity and Population Health: Focusing on Indigenous, Northern, and communityengaged work with equitydeserving groups. - Planetary Health: Focusing on connections between human and animal health, climate, environment, and ecosystems. - Methodological Excellence and Data Science Innovation: Focusing on quantitative methods, qualitative methods, evaluation, epidemiology, biostatistics, and ethical data use. - Public Health Systems Leadership: Focusing on public health system design, policies, and practices. For more information about the School of Public Health, please visit: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/public-health/index.html #J-18808-Ljbffr