PhD or equivalent degree (e.g. DrPH, ScD), preferably in one of the following focus areas: (a) Environmental health (focus on climate change, and water quality); (b) Epidemiology (focus on lifestyle and/or environmental factors); a medical or paramedical background is highly desirable; MD is a plus but not a substitute for PhD. (c) Applied Biostatistics; (d) Data Science/Artificial Intelligence with health and/or environment-related interests; (e) Health Economics.
Minimum one year of experience, publications, including first-author publications in reputed journals, and some pertinent teaching experience.
Proven track record of procuring external funds will be preferred, especially at Associate and Full Professor levels.
Ability to promote interdisciplinary research and contribute to translating research into action would be a plus.
How to Apply: Please send your updated CV and a cover letter delineating how your qualifications and experience make you a good match for the Bagchi School of Public Health to - ea.deansph@ahduni.edu.in
Associate Dean: The role of the Associate Dean will be to work with the Dean to provide visionary leadership in planning, developing, and overseeing academic and research programmes, and other initiatives and key activities.
Qualifications and Experience:
PhD or equivalent degree in a key public health discipline.
A medical background will be a plus.
Associate or Full Professor at a reputed public health institution.
A distinguished record of scholarship, demonstrated excellence in higher education, research, or public health practice and administration in a leadership capacity.
A successful track record of securing external funding from ICMR/other Indian or international entities.
Ahmedabad University is a private, non-profit research university that offers students a liberal education focused on interdisciplinary learning and research thinking. We mould independent thinkers and compassionate leaders who go on to engage innovatively with the complex challenges of our societies. As a research university, we are committed to the discovery of new ideas, and to the belief that good theory results in good practice. Our academic environment offers students, researchers and faculty the opportunity to participate in a unique learning process, mediated by fieldwork and projects that enable deep creative insight, rigorous analytical experimentation, and fulfilling careers. Ahmedabad University was established in 2009 by the Ahmedabad Education Society to offer a world-class academic experience in one of India’s most vibrant and liveable cities. With a centrally located campus and internationally renowned faculty, it offers one of the most stimulating academic environments in the country. As a comprehensive university, Ahmedabad University offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral studies in areas such as engineering, humanities, management, natural sciences, and social sciences.