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Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School Singapore

29 April 2008

Faculty Position: Infectious Disease Epidemiologist, Program in Emerging Infectious Diseases, Vietnam
The Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School Singapore (Duke-NUS GMS) is recruiting an infectious disease epidemiologist to coordinate a project on pathogen discovery, emerging infectious disease surveillance and epidemiologic research in Vietnam.

The epidemiologist must have an international reputation and the demonstrated ability to establish and lead a team of researchers. The project is a joint effort between the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology (NIHE) in Hanoi, the University of Hawaii and Duke-NUS GMS, and will concentrate on detection, identification and risk factors for transmission of diseases with epidemic potential (arboviruses, zoonotic and respiratory pathogens). There will be opportunities for collaboration with the Duke Global Institute and other emerging diseases-related programs at Duke, and with the Asia-Pacific Institute of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases at the University of Hawaii.


The successful candidate will have a doctorate in epidemiology or a medical degree in human or veterinary medicine supplemented with formal epidemiological training. He/she will have an outstanding history of program development, scholarly achievement, and training. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills and the proven ability to work in a rapidly changing international and culturally diverse environment are key qualities required.

The Duke-NUS GMS is unique in bringing post-baccalaureate, research-intensive medical education to Asia, and represents a truly global partnership between two leading U.S. and Asian universities: Duke University and National University of Singapore. The Duke-NUS GMS shares a modern campus with the Singapore’s largest hospital and several national research centers.

The faculty member should be eligible for appointment as an Assistant or Associate Professor at the Duke-NUS GMS. Interested candidates should send CV and three references to Duane J Gubler, Sc.D, Director, Program in Emerging Infectious Diseases, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School Singapore, by email to: faculty.epi@gms.edu.sg. The reference code “VIET626” should be indicated in the application cover letter. The search will remain open until the position is filled. Visit the Duke-NUS GMS website at www.gms.edu.sg.