Associate/Full Professor in Digital Health

The Fairbanks School of Public Health and the School of Science Department of Psychology at IU Indianapolis invite applications for a tenured associate or full professor position in the digital health field. The ideal candidate will have an outstanding scholarly record of human subjects research in digital health, broadly defined as the use of information and communication technologies to promote wellness; reduce health risks; detect, diagnose, monitor, and manage health conditions; enhance healthcare delivery; and improve quality of life. Digital health research may span the bench-to-bedside-to-community continuum. Technologies of interest are broad and may include electronic health records (EHRs), mobile health (mHealth) apps and digital therapeutics, wearables, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), public health surveillance systems, and virtual/augmented/extended reality. Health conditions of interest are also broad and may include chronic disease (e.g., cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, dementias, pain conditions) and behavioral health (e.g., depression, substance use disorders, schizophrenia).

Example areas of interest for this position include but are not limited to:

• Telehealth and hybrid-care models to expand access, continuity, and care coordination
• mHealth and digital therapy for prevention, self-management, and treatment across the lifespan
• Digital behavioral health interventions integrated into primary and specialty care
• Wearables, sensors, or digital biomarkers for remote patient monitoring and early risk detection
• Clinical informatics solutions to identify high-risk patients in need of intervention
• EHR-enabled learning health systems to improve outcomes and quality
• Trustworthy and safe AI/ML in healthcare delivery and public health
• Virtual/augmented/extended reality for care delivery, clinician training, and patient education
• Precision digital health to personalize prevention and treatment
• Human-centered design, accessibility, and usability
• Implementation science, pragmatic trials, and real-world evidence to scale digital interventions in health systems and communities
• Public health informatics and biosurveillance using digital platforms
• Health economic, outcomes, and policy evaluations of digital health tools and services

The successful candidate will have a track record of high-impact peer-reviewed publications and extramurally-funded research as Principal Investigator (PI). Candidates leading externally funded research teams (with research scientists, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and/or research staff) are especially encouraged to apply.

This position is a strategic joint hire with the newly established IU Institute for Human Health and Wellbeing (H2W) at IU Indianapolis. The mission of H2W is to foster collaborative research at the intersection of health, life science, and technology to meet community needs and improve health outcomes in the State of Indiana. The creation of H2W, along with the construction of a new 50,000 sq ft state-of-the-art research building on the IU Indianapolis campus to house Institute faculty, was made possible by a record investment by the Indiana State Legislature (IU invests more than $250M to strengthen university’s, state’s leadership and impact in biosciences: IU News).

As an H2W investigator or fellow, the joint hire will have access to additional resources in support of their program of research, including seed funding for new projects, graduate student/postdoctoral training support, access to core facilities, research space in the new state-of-the-art research building, and opportunities to lead interdisciplinary research teams.

The primary appointment – in an appropriate department in the Fairbanks School of Public Health or the School of Science Department of Psychology – will be determined based on the successful candidate’s background. This is a research-intensive position. The candidate is expected to engage in interdisciplinary research and collaborative endeavors that transcend institutional silos to initiate and advance ambitious research initiatives at IU Indianapolis and within H2W. The candidate is also expected to contribute to translational research efforts that have a significant impact on the growing health, life, and technology ecosystem at IU Indianapolis. Some teaching in support of the educational mission of the primary Department/School is generally required, although the teaching load will be reduced to protect more time for research.

The successful candidate will interact with other IU centers/institutes (e.g., Center for Aging Research, Center for Bioethics, Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Convergent Biosciences and Technology Institute, Indiana Alcohol Research Center, Indiana Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health, Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute, Luddy Artificial Intelligence Center, Polis Center, Regenstrief Institute, and Stark Neurosciences Research Institute) and affiliated researchers. IU Indianapolis is home to the IU School of Medicine, the nation’s largest medical school, which received $243 million in NIH funding in 2023.

As the state’s premier urban research institution, IU Indianapolis seeks candidates committed to academic excellence whose research, teaching, and engagement foster welcoming and respectful learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

About the IU Institute for Human Health and Wellbeing (H2W):

The IU Institute for Human Health and Wellbeing operates at the intersection of health, life sciences, and technology to meet community needs and improve health outcomes across the State of Indiana. Working with industry and community partners, H2W expands IU Indianapolis’ efforts to translate research and creative activity that meets Hoosiers’ most critical health challenges. This includes pursuit of community-engaged research. Interdisciplinary teams will address health issues, particularly in the area of health disparities, and promote mental and physical wellbeing. The Institute will build on IU’s existing research strengths, with the potential for immediate growth in areas such as the use of artificial intelligence in early detection of chronic disease, physical activity and health monitoring, and health economics.

About the Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health:

The Fairbanks School is a comprehensive and Council on Education for Public Health accredited school of public health with 72 faculty in the Departments of Health Policy & Management, Biostatistics & Health Data Science, Epidemiology, and Community & Global Health. The faculty’s research is supported by numerous grants from government agencies, private foundations, and private industry including: the NIH, the Health Resources & Services Administration, the Indiana Department of Health, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, and Eli Lilly. The Fairbanks School is home to PhD programs in Health Policy and Management, Epidemiology, and Biostatistics. Across these programs, the School offers pre-doctoral and post-doctoral training in public and population health informatics with funding from a T15 from the NIH National Library of Medicine. The School is home to three Centers. The Center for Health Policy (CPH) serves as the research hub of the Department of Health Policy and Management with the mission of generating evidence to inform decision making at local, state, and national levels. Faculty and staff conduct rigorous research and evaluation on health system performance, and health policy issues, with a specific focus on population health and analytics, substance abuse and mental health services, and public health systems & services research. The Center for Public Health Practice (CPHP) supports public health organizations by connecting public health practitioners to subject matter experts who provide public health evaluations, analyses, assessments, program planning, and community-centered learning opportunities. CPHP integrates students into public health work with internship, volunteer, and employment opportunities. The IUI ECHO Center (Extension for Community Health Outcomes), in partnership with interdisciplinary teams of medical specialists, uses technology to facilitate mentoring and knowledge sharing, thus enabling clinicians practicing across the state and nation to provide best-practice care.

About the IU Indianapolis School of Science:

The IU Indianapolis School of Science is a hub for scientific research and education, offering a range of undergraduate and graduate (MS and PhD) programs across disciplines including biology, chemistry, earth and environmental sciences, forensic and investigational sciences, mathematics, neuroscience, physics, and psychology. With state-of-the-art facilities and close ties to Indianapolis’ thriving healthcare, biotech, and life sciences sectors, the school fosters interdisciplinary research and innovation and prepares students for careers in science, medicine, technology, and education through hands-on research and collaboration with leading industry and academic partners. The Department of Psychology is situated in the School of Science. It is comprised of 21 full-time faculty, 700+ undergraduate majors (BA and BS), 175+ undergraduate Neuroscience majors (BS), and approximately 55+ graduate students pursing degrees in Industrial and Organization Psychology (MS), Clinical Psychology (PhD), and Addiction Neuroscience (PhD).

About IU Indianapolis:

IU Indianapolis is a R1 (Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education Research 1 status) comprehensive urban university located in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. With over 21,000 students, IU Indianapolis is the health and life science campus of Indiana University, the focal point of health profession education in the State of Indiana. IU Indianapolis offers a full range of academic programs and is an academic leader in the life and health sciences. The Fairbanks School of Public Health and School of Science are on the academic medical center campus, home to the IU School of Medicine, the largest medical school in the United States. Both schools have formed key research partnerships with the School of Medicine and the Regenstrief Institute, an internationally recognized medical informatics research center. The schools also enjoy collaborations with IU Health (one of the largest health care organizations in the Midwest), Eskenazi Health (Marion County’s safety net healthcare system), Roudebush VA Medical Center, and IU Schools of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering; Health and Human Sciences; Nursing; and Public and Environmental Affairs. IU faculty have access to state-of-the art computing resources. IU’s Quartz supercomputer, Big Red 200, is among the world’s fastest research supercomputers. Owned and operated solely by IU, these high-performance resources are designed to accelerate discovery in a wide variety of fields, including biomedicine, biotechnology, and health care and enable effective analysis of large, complex biomedical data sets (i.e., big data). Overall, IU Indianapolis research contributes significantly to the Indiana State economy, with an estimated $672 million generated in economic activity from NIH-funded projects alone. This growth aligns with the IU 2030 strategic plan, aiming to support Indiana’s economic and health needs through expanded research infrastructure and collaboration across IU campuses.

About Indianapolis:

Indianapolis, encompassing a metropolitan population of 2.1 million, is the 16th largest city in the nation and is the state’s capital. This diverse city boasts a high quality of life, low cost of living, and easy commutes. Indianapolis has six thriving Cultural Districts, each offering a distinct mix of shopping, dining, and entertainment. Named “the biggest and boldest step by any American city” by Project for Public Spaces in New York City, the $63 million Indianapolis Cultural Trail is an internationally acclaimed eight-mile biking and walking trail that connects all six of Indy’s Cultural Districts. Indianapolis is one of the country’s most walkable cities, with numerous parks, paths, and recreational amenities promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. Indianapolis is home to outstanding cultural institutions as well as companies such as Eli Lilly & Co, Roche Diagnostics, Salesforce, and Dow AgroSciences. Indianapolis, often called Indy, is home to the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), Indiana Fever (WNBA), and the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL) and is widely recognized for hosting the Indianapolis 500, the world’s oldest major automobile race which takes place each year on Memorial Day weekend. Indianapolis also regularly hosts major sports events such as the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Final Four. A recent investment by the State Legislature is making way for a new 4,100-seat athletic complex on the downtown IU Indianapolis campus – immediately adjacent the NCAA headquarters – for IU Indianapolis Jaguar basketball and other sporting events. Finally, Indianapolis is also home to acclaimed performing and visual arts, including the Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis Symphony, Indianapolis Ballet, and Indianapolis Museum of Art. The Indianapolis Zoo, Indianapolis Children’s Museum, and Indianapolis Children’s Choir provide fun for kids of all ages.

Traveling to and around Indianapolis is easy, convenient, and affordable. Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is approximately 15 minutes from downtown and has been named the best airport in North America by Airports Council International for seven consecutive years. Known as the Crossroads of America, Indy is within a day’s drive of over half of the country’s population.

To learn more about Indianapolis, see any of the following websites:
IndyParks, over 150 parks in and around the city (www.indyparks.org)
Local Government & Neighborhoods (www.indy.gov)
Downtown (https://www.downtownindy.org/)
Tourism (www.visitindy.com)
City Guide (https://www.indianapolismonthly.com/best-of-indy/2020-city-guide)
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