General 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

1. Lead Research Portfolio:
• Serve as the Principal Investigator (PI) for externally funded research programs focused on infectious diseases.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Mentorship:
• Mentor junior faculty, fellows, and graduate students in infectious disease research.
6. Engagement:
• Actively participate in relevant division and departmental activities to advance the mission of the ID Division and DOM.

Department of International Health

1. 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.
2. Expand Research Networks:
• Strengthen collaborations with Global South institutions, emphasizing equitable research agendas.
3. 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.
4. 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:

1. Excellence in Science
2. Diversity
3. Innovation
4. Continuing Education
5. 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

About Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University remains committed to its founding principle, that education for all students should be grounded in exploration and discovery. Hopkins students are challenged not just to learn but also to advance learning itself. Critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and entrepreneurship are all encouraged and nourished in this unique educational environment. After more than 130 years, Johns Hopkins remains a world leader in both teaching and research. Faculty members and their research colleagues at the university's Applied Physics Laboratory have each year since 1979 won Johns Hopkins more federal research and development funding than any other university. The university has nine academic divisions and campuses throughout the Baltimore-Washington area. The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the Whiting School of Engineering, the School of Education and the Carey Business School are based at the Homewood campus in northern Baltimore. The schools of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing share a campus in east Baltimore with The Johns Hopkins Hospital. The Peabody Institute, a leading professional school of music, is located on Mount Vernon Place in downtown Bal...timore. The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies is located in Washington's Dupont Circle area.

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