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Associate Professor/Professor

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

P200 Research Faculty Position The University of Oklahoma Harold Hamm Health Campus, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine (OUDFPM), has an exceptional history of transformative health services and community-engaged research and innovation, spanning over 30 years. In 2026, our Department was ranked second in the United States among family medicine departments for receiving NIH funding, not counting grants and contracts from many other agencies and organizations, such as the AHRQ, HRSA, PCORI, CDC, and others. It has developed one of the premier primary care practice- based research networks in the country and several enduring and internationally acclaimed innovations, such as practice facilitation. It has also created a vibrant, forward-looking, and highly collaborative team of professionals, who are operating at the cutting edge of applied clinical, implementation, and health services sciences that make a measurable impact on the health of the state’s population. As part of a large, university- wide initiative to further expand our outstanding research expertise in our dynamically developing institution, the OUDFPM is seeking applicants for a research faculty position at the Associate Professor or Professor level. This position is for a faculty who has already demonstrated a successful track record of securing substantial and sustained research funding and is already mostly self-funded or on a path toward a mostly self-funded status. The faculty member will help advance the general scholarly mission of the Department, but in particular, will help our Research Division extend its activities further in primary care practice and community-based clinical research, implementation-dissemination research, and various clinical or healthcare innovations across the health landscape of Oklahoma. The successful candidate must possess an earned doctoral degree in clinical, epidemiological or health promotion sciences, health services research, or related fields, and must have a prolific academic track record with substantial and sustained funding in practice-based clinical or health services research, preferably in primary care or community health settings. Candidates must have a strong research leadership experience and quantitative and/or qualitative and methodological expertise and must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and experience working in a collaborative environment. We are seeking applicants with existing, robust, and extramurally funded research, serving as a Principal Investigator or co-PI for grants or contracts awarded by national agencies or other major funders. Candidates whose record includes primary care or community-based clinical trials, behavioral health research, patient-centered outcomes research, especially with “real-world” implementation, are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the Department’s program of medical learner education and mentorship, as well as an array of interdisciplinary collaborative work with other departments and institutions.

Applicants with the following skills and experience are being sought:

  • A strong track record of conceptualizing, designing, and leading funded research projects;
  • Advanced knowledge of and ability to operationalize individual-level and population health-based concepts, theories and models in primary care or community health settings;
  • A solid understanding of how community-based healthcare is organized and delivered;
  • Collection and analysis of prospective or secondary data in clinical practice-based or community/public health settings;
  • Experience and success in working as a member of a collaborative research team to develop innovative research ideas, construct study plans, analyze data, prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications and present findings at scientific venues;
  • A track record of working in a primary care or community-based research environment (especially in practice-based research networks or rural, tribal, and underserved communities);
  • An overall professional attitude that appreciates and facilitates an open and vibrant intellectual environment that leads to synergistic academic exchange advancing the mission of our campus, Department and its Research Division.

To apply, please submit a C.V. and cover letter to Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/194930.

For more information or issues when applying, please contact:

Zsolt Nagykaldi, PhD
Professor & Director of Research

Address: 900 NE 10th Street
City: Oklahoma City
State/Province: OK
Zip Code: 73104
Country: US
Ph: 405-271-2370
Fax: 405-271-2784
Email: zsolt-nagykaldi@ou.edu

Visit our Website at: https://medicine.ouhsc.edu/Academic-Departments/Family-and-Preventive-Medicine

“The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution. Individuals with disabilities
and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.”

posting expires January 4, 2027

George W. Comstock Professor in Public Health Research and Prevention

The Department of Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

The Department of Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health invites applications from an accomplished research leader to serve as Director of the George W. Comstock Center for Public Health Research and Prevention and to hold the prestigious George W. Comstock Professorship. 

This is a unique leadership position that combines visionary strategy with operational management. The new Director will steward the renowned, nationally recognized research field center located in a semi-rural area uniquely situated to advance non-communicable clinical and epidemiological research. Responsibilities of the new Director include: 

  • Sustain and elevate the Center’s portfolio of grants and contracts while maintaining research excellence.
  • Lead new multidisciplinary collaborations focused on non-communicable diseases, while broadening the Center’s research portfolio through new grants that leverage its location, strong community partnerships, and expertise in conducting high-quality intervention trials and longitudinal studies with repeated assessments.
  • Foster a collaborative and engaged research environment that connects associated and new Johns Hopkins faculty, staff, and students, while building strong partnerships with local healthcare systems, community organizations, and populations to address the unique public health needs of the population in the surrounding areas. 

About the George W. Comstock and the Center for Public Health Research and Prevention 

George W. Comstock’s work in Washington County revolutionized the field of community-based epidemiologic research. Decades before others recognized the value of population-level biological specimens, Dr. Comstock led a private census of the county and then established the first, large population-based biological repository. This repository and its associated populationlevel data led to groundbreaking research findings in cancer, cardiovascular disease, and numerous other critical health conditions, fundamentally reshaping modern epidemiology.

The Johns Hopkins Training Center for Public Health Research was established in 1962 and renamed the Comstock Center in 2003 to honor the long-standing contributions of Dr. Comstock. Today, more than 60 years later, Washington County remains an exceptional environment for health discovery. Washington County is a semi-rural community with a state-ofthe-art hospital, cancer center, and dedicated medical community. The Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine was established in Hagerstown in 2022, with its inaugural class in July 2025, further expanding potential research partnerships and infrastructure. 

Critical to the work of the Comstock Center, the community has a strong interest in health research and a willingness to participate in projects that benefit the advancement of medical knowledge to improve the health of society. The Center’s largest studies focus on heart disease and aging (ARIC), cancer prevention and biology (CLUE), and cognitive health in older adults (ACHIEVE). Current studies build on nearly a century of community-based research collaborations, between Johns Hopkins University and Washington County, and collectively these studies include tens of thousands of study participants and dozens of dedicated staff. 

Essential Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree in epidemiology, medicine or related field. Clinician scientists are encouraged to apply
  • Demonstrated track record of peer-reviewed research and sustained funding in the area of non-communicable diseases
  • Proven experience developing a strategic vision and leading interdisciplinary teams
  • Experience building and maintaining partnerships with community-based organizations
  • Excellent management, writing, and communication skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to identifying new projects
  • Experience in supervising and mentoring students and early career professionals
  • Interest in and commitment to teaching and mentorship

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit

  • Curriculum Vitae (including publication record and funding history)
  • Three publications or reports that best exemplify and reflect your research impact/vision
  • Cover letter (1-2 pages) describing your vision for advancing public health research and prevention at the Comstock Center, your experience building and sustaining community partnerships in research, and your leadership philosophy.
  • Three to five references (name, title, institutions, contact information)

Applications should be submitted to https://apply.interfolio.com/187761. 

posting expires November 9, 2026

Chair of Family and Community Medicine

University of California Davis Health System

UC Davis School of Medicine (SOM) seeks a visionary and engaged leader to serve as the next Chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine. This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a department at the forefront of advancing primary care for diverse communities across NorthernCalifornia and beyond.

The SOM is among the nation's leading medical schools committed to scholarly advancement and education, and it is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report for these efforts. The Institution excels at translating scientific discoveries and new technology into improved patient care with a research-funding portfolio of over 1,300 active awards with more than $330 million in extramural funding. As the clinical engine, UC Davis Health (UCDH) is a multibillion-dollar health system within the University of California System with more than 1 million outpatient and 35,000 inpatient visits each year across the 660-bed academic medical center, 32 ambulatory sites, and a 1,200-member medical group.

The Department of Family and Community Medicine is deeply integrated within UCDavis Health, the UC Davis School of Medicine, and the broader Sacramento community. The Department benefits from a highly collaborative environment that supports clinical excellence, medical education, research, faculty development, physician wellbeing, health equity, and community engagement.

Reporting to the Dean, UC Davis School of Medicine, the Chair will serve as the strategic, academic, and administrative leader of the Department of Family and Community Medicine, providing vision and direction for its continued growth and impact across the institution and community. The Chair will foster collaborative partnerships throughout the School of Medicine, UC Davis Health, and community-based healthcare organizations to strengthen the department's leadership in primary care delivery, medical education, research, and population health.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a collaborative, driven physician to shape the long‑term trajectory of a department with a proud history of training the next generation of family medicine providers and a critical role in the region's primary care landscape. The successful candidate will bring a strong track record of leadership and successful mentorship of diverse faculty at all stages of career development, along with a demonstrated understanding of sponsored research and a desire to expand the research portfolio of the Department. Credentials appropriate for appointment as an associate professor or professor in the SOM. Candidates must hold an M.D., D.O., M.D./Ph.D., D.O./Ph.D., or equivalent degree, along with current board certification in family medicine, and possess the ability to obtain licensure in the state of California.

For confidential nominations or expressions of interest, please contact the WittKieffer searchteamattporter@wittkieffer.com.

The salary range for this position is $388,000 - $480,000. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation plan (https://aadocs.ucdavis.edu/policies/apm/apm-670.pdf).

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posting expires November 9, 2026

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