Loni Taylor

Texas A&M University is recruiting for a tenure-track faculty position in Infectious Disease, Immunology, and Translational Research within the School of Public Health, with the formal job posting listed under the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. This opportunity is part of a strategic cluster hire supporting the Translational Research in Infection and Immunity (ITRII) initiative, a multidisciplinary effort spanning public health, veterinary medicine, and government/public service. The successful candidate will build a research program focused on emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases , pathogen transmission , host-pathogen interactions , immunology , biosecurity , One Health , or closely related areas. The post emphasizes collaborative, translational research with real-world impact across human, animal, and environmental health. The department also highlights opportunities to collaborate with centers and institutes across Texas A&M, including translational research, clinical science, data science, rural health, and health equity groups. This is a full-time tenure-track assistant or associate professor appointment in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. The role includes teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, mentoring Master of Public Health and Doctor of Public Health students, and pursuing external research funding. The position is described as a 9-month hard-money funded appointment with a standard teaching load of four classes per year. Salary is commensurate with experience. Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent degree in epidemiology or a related field, have a strong publication record, and demonstrate alignment with the initiative and at least one school center. Preferred experience includes molecular epidemiology, infectious disease modeling, risk analysis, implementation science, and leadership in cross-disciplinary One Health research. Prior funding experience from NIH, CDC, DoD, USDA, NSF, or similar agencies is preferred. Application process: submit materials through Interfolio, including a CV, cover letter, personal statement on research/teaching/service, and five references. Questions may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Loni Taylor, at [email protected]. Timeline: review of applications begins in July 2026, with the position ideally starting on August 1, 2027. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.