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Boston University Center for International Health Seeks Candidates for
Pharmaceutical Policy Scientist
The Center for International Health and Development (CIHD) 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., JD, or
Ph.D.) 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, particularly 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 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.
Approximately 20% of this position, which will be at the Assistant or
Associate Professor level depending on experience, will be devoted to
teaching at the MPH level within the Department of International Health.
The remaining part of the position will include responsibility 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
will play 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 overseas workshops and conferences.
Develops policy direction of scientific themes in conjunction with other
members of the technical staff. The successful candidate will also
serve as the liaison between CIHD 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 French is beneficial.
Interested candidates should send letter and r�sum� to Catherine
Lynch-App, Department of International Health, Boston University School
of Public Health, 715 Albany Street, Talbot Building, Boston, MA, 02118.
Fax: (+1) 617 638-4476. Email: ih@bu.edu
Boston University is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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