About the Department of Population Health Sciences
The Department of Population Health Sciences had $31M in Research Expenditures in the last fiscal year and is a hub for education, investigation and methodological expertise in population health. Through a diverse faculty in three Divisions, including Cancer Population Sciences, Biostatistics, and HSIR, we provide expertise and infrastructure to advance capacity for impact-driven research, and support clinical professionals in providing better patient and population-oriented care in an increasingly complex health care delivery system. Through our research, education, and community engagement activities, we promote patient-centered health care and the delivery of evidence-based health innovations that improve population health and reduce health disparities within our community. Through high impact research, we strive to contribute to a world where all individuals—regardless of socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation—have the opportunity to enjoy the highest attainable standard of health. The department is highly interdisciplinary, collaborative, and innovative, and we seek people who will thrive in this environment.
Work Environment
The Department of Population Health Sciences is dedicated to fostering a collaborative, empathetic, and respectful environment. Our active Workforce Engagement Committee ensures a dynamic learning atmosphere that nurtures intellectual curiosity and personal growth, enabling individuals to thrive and collectively achieve excellence. Many faculty hold joint appointments with the Veteran’s Affairs (VA) including the Informatics Decision-Enhancement and Analytic Sciences (IDEAS) Center for Innovation (an HSR&D COIN).
The Department of Population Health Sciences is one of 26 departments in the School of Medicine in the Health Sciences Campus. The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
Our Broader Community
The Health Sciences Campus is home to 23 Institutes and Centers including The Utah Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI; our NCATS funded CTSA), the Huntsman Cancer Institute, the Huntsman Mental Health Institute, the Nora Eccles Harrison Cardiovascular Research Institute, the Center for Medical Innovation, and the Utah Center on Aging. Additionally, U of U Health gives special focus to six interdisciplinary research areas that are poised to make big impacts: the Utah Center for Metabolic Health, Immunology, Inflammation & Infectious Disease; Genomic Medicine; Digital Health Initiative; Data Exploration and Learning for Precision Health Intelligence; and the Center for Medical Cannabis Research.
Living in Utah
Utah is known for stunning natural wonders, including five National Parks, and world-class recreation for outdoor enthusiasts. The University of Utah is the state’s oldest and largest institution of higher education and offers an exceptional research and teaching environment. The university is located in Salt Lake City, which has been named one of the top 10 mid-sized American cities. It is a vibrant city and is a thriving hub for innovation and the arts. Salt Lake City is surrounded by the Wasatch Mountains, which offer ample opportunity for outdoor adventure, including nine ski resorts within an hour of campus. Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas offer diverse neighborhoods, great schools, restaurants, arts and entertainment, and endless possibilities for sports and recreation.
LIVING IN UTAH
In Utah, you can truly have it all. Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas offer newcomers diverse neighborhoods, great schools, arts and entertainment, and endless possibilities for sports and recreation. A strong economy and low cost of living make Utah a perfect choice to call home.
Breathtaking beauty, unparalleled collaboration, remarkable facilities, and visionary leadership were just a few of the reasons we thought of before coming up with a different question: Why not Utah?