PRHE Associate Director of Science & Policy The UCSF Program on Reproductive Health (PRHE) and the Environment & Health Initiative (EHI) is seeking a seasoned, creative and dynamic leader to serve as its Associate Director of Science & Policy. A member of the leadership team, the Associate Director will tackle an ambitious agenda at one of the nation’s most impactful mission-centric university programs to create healthier environments for all through scientific inquiry, science-informed clinical care and public policy. PRHE is known for cutting-edge research, scientific integrity, creative policy and clinical solutions to environmental and public health problems, and dedication to health equity and justice. PRHE and EHI comprise more than 30 affiliated faculty, postdoctoral fellows, clinicians, and staff, and a highly successful research, science and policy program. We implement a multi-pronged strategy to transform environmental science into improved health by: 1.conducting rigorous science; This work is essential for equitable science-based decisions across all environmental health issues, including air pollution, toxic chemicals, building materials, and many others. Our program is housed at UCSF, one of the most prestigious medical centers in the US, ranked in the top 5 universities in the country for education, research and patient care. UC San Francisco is the leading university dedicated to advancing health worldwide through preeminent biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. PRHE has grown substantially over the last 2 years and the new Associate Director of Science & Policy will work in partnership with the Director, collaborate with an accomplished leadership team, and engage across the organization to deliver on PRHE’s mission and vision for its future, help craft its strategy for continued impact to improve health, and to engage across PRHE, within UCSF, and nationally and internationally to advance PRHE’s goals. The new Associate Director of Science & Policy will oversee PRHE’s work to develop new strategies around the use of science in decision making and improve clinical practice and policy. About the Position: Required Qualifications:
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High level skills of this position include:
Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF02839, with a CV, cover letter outlining qualifications and interest, and three references (contact information only). UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service that has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
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