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Teaching Lead for MS/Certificate in Health Data Science
(posted April 11, 2024)
The Master’s and Certificate in Health Data Science in the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, UCSF is seeking a Teaching Lead to partner with the Program Director and Associate Program Director in teaching, supporting curriculum development, capstone research, and student mentorship for the degree programs.
The Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics (DEB) in the UCSF School of Medicine is seeking a full-time Teaching Leader to assist in curriculum design and implementation for the Master’s in Health Data Science degree program (MiHDaS) and the Health Data Science certificate program (CiHDaS). The Master of Science in Health Data Science is a two-year, seven-quarter program and the Certificate is a one-year, four-quarter program. The second year of the Master’s program is primarily focused on a Capstone project leading to first-author paper in biomedical research. Graduates of the programs are expected to be prepared for careers in academic research, biotech industry, and government. These programs are currently in their second year and are expected to support 40 to 50 students annually. Strong candidates will be biostatisticians/data scientists with high enthusiasm for teaching, who have outstanding communication, collaboration, and organizational skills. Candidates should have a strong interest in developing health data science curriculum, teaching, and tutoring students. The ideal candidate will have had experience in research, applications, and education for health data science. Previous University level classroom teaching experience is preferred.
The role will additionally require administrative work for the programs and individual tutoring of students for their Capstone projects.
In addition, DEB Education is committed to supporting efforts to advance equitable access to education and outreach at all levels and as a result encourages and values applicants from diverse and underrepresented communities.
This position is available to candidates internal and external to UCSF. Applicants should send a cover letter and current CV to Inez Bailey by May 3, 2024.
Associate Director for MS/Certificate in Health Data Science
Internal UCSF Search
(posted April 11, 2024)
The Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics (DEB) in the UCSF School of Medicine is seeking an Associate Director to assist in overseeing the Master’s in Health Data Science degree program (MiHDaS) and the Health Data Science certificate program (CiHDaS). The Master of Science in Health Data Science is a two-year, seven-quarter program and the certificate is a one-year, four-quarter program. The second year of the Master’s program is primarily focused on a Capstone project leading to a first-author paper in a peer-reviewed biomedical, machine learning or statistical research journal. Graduates of the programs are expected to be prepared for careers in academic research, biotech industry and government. These programs are currently in their second year and are expected to support 40 to 60 students annually. Strong candidates will be biostatisticians/data scientists with excellent skills and experience in teaching, who have outstanding communication, collaboration and organizational skills. Candidates should have a strong interest in developing health data science curriculum for current learners at UCSF, and in expanding the reach of our programs through online education and other alternative formats of delivery. Early career faculty interested in gaining leadership experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
The individual will be jointly responsible for overall management of these educational programs, including curricular planning, student mentoring, administrative tasks, and for helping to drive their continued excellence and growth. This position will report to the Head of the Health Data Science Program, John Kornak, PhD.
The position will be supported at a level of 15% to 25% FTE depending on final roles and responsibilities.
In addition, DEB Education is committed to supporting efforts to advance equitable access to education and outreach at all levels and as a result encourages and values applicants from diverse and underrepresented communities.
Inquiries may be directed to [email protected]. In your cover letter, please describe your interests in the job, your relevant experience and commitment to education.
Applicants should send a cover letter and current CV to [email protected] and cc [email protected] by May 1, 2024.
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Director, Division of Research
The Permanente Medical Group, Kaiser Permanente, Northern California (posted March 25, 2024)
Kaiser Permanente Northern California and the Permanente Medical Group are looking for an experienced research leader to lead its internationally recognized Division of Research, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will lead a vibrant 63-year-old research center of over 700 research professionals, including 67 faculty-level investigators, and a >$133 million research portfolio within a learning health care system focused on solving critical care delivery issues and improving health care outcomes for both the 4.6 million members of Kaiser Permanente Northern California and for the public on local, national, and international levels.
The role is like a department chair within a working health care system, which creates support and interesting opportunities.