Professor and Director of Precision Infectious Diseases and Data Science Initiative

Johns Hopkins University seeks a Professor and Director for the Precision Infectious Diseases and Data Science Initiative. This role involves leading research in infectious diseases, driving data science initiatives, fostering global collaborations, and mentoring faculty and students. The candidate should have a PhD or MD, a strong research background, and leadership experience. The position is based in Baltimore, MD, with a salary range of $161,113 - $224,665.
Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research
university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working
together as one university.

Salary : $161,113 - $224,665

Description

Overview:

We seek an accomplished and visionary leader to join Johns Hopkins
University (JHU) as a Professor and Director of the Precision
Infectious Diseases and Data Science Initiative. This role spans
dual appointments in the Department of Medicine/Division of
Infectious Diseases and the Department of International Health. The
ideal candidate will drive cutting-edge clinical and translational
research, foster interdisciplinary collaborations, and lead
initiatives at the intersection of infectious diseases, data
science, and global health.

Primary Responsibilities:

Department of Medicine/Division of Infectious Diseases
• Lead Research Portfolio:
• Serve as the Principal Investigator (PI) for externally funded
research programs focused on infectious diseases.
• Direct Precision Infectious Diseases and Data Science
Initiative:
• Provide strategic leadership for initiatives in data science,
AI, and precision medicine aimed at addressing antimicrobial
resistance (AMR), tuberculosis, HIV, and emerging infections.
• Collaborate with JHU’s Department of Medicine data science and
AI teams to integrate machine learning and AI in clinical and
translational research.
• Expand Global Research Networks:
• Leverage partnerships in Brazil and Latin America to position
JHU as a central hub for cross-national infectious disease
research.
• Establish exchange programs and global health convenings for
faculty and trainees.
• Foster Interdepartmental Collaboration:
• Build partnerships between the Division of Infectious Diseases,
Bloomberg School of Public Health, and Whiting School of
Engineering to support multi-departmental initiatives.
• Mentorship:
• Mentor junior faculty, fellows, and graduate students in
infectious disease research.
• Engagement:
• Actively participate in relevant division and departmental
activities to advance the mission of the ID Division and DOM.

Department of International Health
• Leadership in Climate Change and Global Health:
• Provide strategic guidance and expert oversight for faculty
initiatives at the nexus of climate change and global health.
• Coordinate high-impact convenings and interdisciplinary
research projects.
• Expand Research Networks:
• Strengthen collaborations with Global South institutions,
emphasizing equitable research agendas.
• Resource Mobilization:
• Advocate for climate change and global health research with
funding agencies and stakeholders.
• Develop innovative fundraising strategies to support research
and capacity-building efforts.
• Build Interdisciplinary Data Science Programs:

Collaborate with JHU’s Whiting School of Engineering and Department
of Biostatistics to secure funding and expand public health and
data science initiatives.

Qualifications
• A PhD, MD, or equivalent advanced degree in a relevant
field.
• Proven track record of externally funded research in infectious
diseases, data science, and global health.
• Demonstrated expertise in climate change and its intersection
with public health.
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to inspire and
mentor multidisciplinary teams.
• Established global research partnerships, particularly in Latin
America and the Global South.

Vision and Values:

The candidate will align with the institute’s vision of achieving
global sustainability and control of major human infectious
diseases. Core values include:
• Excellence in Science
• Diversity
• Innovation
• Continuing Education
• Respect and Collaboration

This role offers the opportunity to shape transformative research
and foster impactful collaborations across disciplines and
geographies, driving advancements in infectious diseases, precision
medicine, and global health.

Application Instructions

Please submit Cover Letter and CV

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laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving
community contact requires documentation of immune status against
Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella
(chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the
Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include
documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella
vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory
testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are
ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for
those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization
documentation from their own health care providers. Any
vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost
in our Occupational Health office.

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