Full Professor in Public Health and Epidemiology | United Arab Emirates University | Institute of Public Health

Job Description

The Institute of Public Health (IPH) at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Full Professor in Public Health and Epidemiology. We seek to appoint an outstanding scholar with an internationally recognized research profile and a sustained record of academic excellence in public health and epidemiology.

Position Overview:
The successful candidate will contribute to the strategic advancement of the Institute through high-impact research, competitive research funding, postgraduate supervision, high-quality teaching, academic leadership, and institutional service. The position is intended for a senior academic with demonstrated expertise in one or more areas of public health and epidemiology.

Research Areas of Interest:

• Epidemiology (infectious and chronic diseases)
• Disease prevention and health promotion
• Maternal and child health
• Injury prevention and safety promotion
• Surveillance and implementation research
• Environmental health and occupational health
• Other public health priority areas relevant to the UAE and the region

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and sustain a high-quality, internationally visible research program or project
• Maintain a distinguished publications record in reputable peer-reviewed journals
• Secure and lead externally funded research projects as Principal Investigator
• Supervise and mentor MPH and PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and junior faculty
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in public health and epidemiology
• Support curriculum development and enhancement of academic programs
• Foster interdisciplinary and inter-institutional collaboration
• Establish and strengthen links with health authorities, government agencies, healthcare institutions, and international organizations
• Contribute to academic administration and service within the Institute, College, and University

Minimum Qualification:

• PhD, DrPH, ScD, or equivalent doctoral degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Population Health, Preventive Medicine, Biostatistics, or closely related field
• Distinguished and sustained record of scholarly achievement
• Internationally recognized research profile
• Substantial record of publication in high-quality peer-reviewed journals
• Strong history of successful competitive research funding (preferably as Principal Investigator)
• Extensive experience in postgraduate supervision (master’s and doctoral students)
• Substantial teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Evidence of academic leadership, institutional service, and contribution to advancing the discipline

Preferred Qualification:

• Proven record of leading major research programs/projects or multi-institutional collaborations
• Demonstrated impact on public health policy, practice, or systems development
• Experience building productive partnerships with ministries, public health authorities, healthcare organizations, and international agencies
• Strong record of mentoring junior academics and building research capacity
• Expertise aligned with public health priorities in the UAE and the Gulf region
• Medical degree in addition to doctoral qualification

Expected Skills:

• Sustained research excellence and leadership in public health and epidemiology
• Ability to initiate, lead, and expand innovative and impactful research programs
• Strong and continuous record of publication and scientific dissemination
• Success in obtaining and managing research funding
• Extensive experience in postgraduate teaching, supervision, and research mentoring
• Ability to contribute strategically to curriculum development and academic program growth
• Strong communication, scientific writing, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Ability to build partnerships with local, regional, and international stakeholders
• Commitment to academic service, collegiality, and institutional development
• Awareness of ethical, cultural, privacy, and confidentiality considerations

About the Institute of Public Health:
For more information, visit: https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/cmhs/departments/public_health_institute.shtml

Application Requirements:

• Detailed curriculum vitae (including full publication list with links to ORCID and Scopus profiles)
• Cover letter

Application Deadline: August 5, 2026

Location: United Arab Emirates University