E-drug: Boston University job announcement
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Boston University Center for International Health seeks candidates for
Pharmaceutical Policy Scientist
The Center for International Health (CIH) at the Boston University School of
Public Health is seeking a pharmaceutical scientist to join our
multidisciplinary applied research team. The candidate must have a M.D. or
doctoral level training (Dr.PH, DSc., Pharm.D., or Ph.D.) in a
health-related field and a thorough understanding of pharmaceutical policy
issues and applied research. Background in pharmaceutical policy issues
particularly antimicrobial resistance, HIV drug access and use issues,
malaria drug policy, and behavioral change interventions to improve the use
of medicines, preferably in developing country settings, is highly
preferred.
A record of conducting health research and/or an understanding of research
methodology is highly desirable. Experience performing community-based
behavioral intervention research in a developing country setting is highly
preferred. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment with clinical
scientists, economists, and behavioral researchers is essential.
Familiarity with or willingness to perform program implementation in
developing countries is also desirable and the candidate should have a very
keen interest and ability to raise independent funding. Depending on the
teaching background and interests of the candidate, opportunities for
teaching at the MPH level may be possible within the Department of
International Health.
This position, which will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level
depending on experience, will be responsible for the technical support of a
selection of ongoing drug studies and public health implementation programs
in developing countries related to improving the use of medicines at all
levels of the health system. S/he plays a leading role in the development
of special activities for dissemination of research results and encouraging
policy reform. In addition to providing technical support for the existing
program, the pharmaceutical scientist will be expected to develop new themes
of research and submit project proposals. He/she will act as a technical
resource in the review of new project proposals and submitted manuscripts,
and facilitates in workshops and conferences. Develops policy direction of
scientific themes in conjunction with other members of the technical staff.
During the initial eighteen months of the appointment, s/he will serve as
the technical focal point for the Second International Conference on
Improving the Use of Medicines (ICIUM II) Secretariat. The successful
candidate will serve as the liaison between CIH and other organizations
(WHO/EDM, MSH/RPM Plus, Harvard Drug Policy Research Group) on the Joint
Initiative on Improving the Use of Medicines (JRIIUM).
Candidate must be willing to travel internationally 20-30% of the time.
Ability to speak Spanish is beneficial.
Interested candidates should send letter and r�sum� to Center for
International Health, Boston University School of Public Health, 715 Albany
Street, Mailstop 710 Boston, MA, 02118. E-mail archcih@bu.edu
Boston University is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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