Director of the Center for Human Health and the Environment (CHHE)

North Carolina State University
Center for Human Health and the Environment (CHHE)
Position 00109295
Raleigh, North Carolina

Center for Human Health and the Environment (CHHE):
The Center for Human Health and the Environment (CHHE) serves as the nexus of Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) research at North Carolina State University by providing focus, resources, and interdisciplinary leadership for research that improves human health locally, nationally, and globally. CHHE brings together 60 investigators from 15 departments and six colleges at NC State University, as well as investigators from the East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine, North Carolina Central University, and the NC Department of Health and Human Services.

The vision of the CHHE is to be a global leader in EHS along the continuum from genes to populations by building on NC State's unique research strengths and resources in quantitative biology, -omics and analytical technologies, and diverse model organisms, as well as its emerging strength in human population science. CHHE is an NIEHS Environmental Health Sciences Core Center, one of 26 across the US, and is supported by a NIEHS P30 grant. CHHE is also supported, in part, by two training grants, one in environmental bioinformatics and one in molecular toxicology, the latter is one of the longest funded NIEHS training grants. NC State is also home to the Superfund Center for Environmental Human Health Effects of PFAS (NIEHS P42), GenX Exposure Study, Newborn Epigenetics Study (NEST), Southeastern Liver Health Study (STRIVE), and the State Climate Office.

CHHE investigators are supported by four cores that increase research impact and translational capacity. The Systems Technologies Core provides cutting-edge technologies involving genomics, metabolomics, metallomics, and proteomics. The Comparative Pathology Core provides pathologic phenotypic assessment of the many model organisms used by members. The Integrative Health Science Facility Core facilitates bidirectional translation between basic science and public health outcomes by providing data science analysis and visualization, support for analysis of human populations and multi-omic studies as well as population-based study expertise. The Community Engagement Core fosters relationships between CHHE and affected communities in NC which leads to collaborative interactions to enhance EHS literacy and health. Additionally, a Career Development Program for early- and mid-career investigators is coordinated with a robust Pilot Project Program that supports collaborative and multidisciplinary EHS projects to enhance the research success of our members.

To learn more about the CHHE at NC State University please visit: https://chhe.research.ncsu.edu/

The Position:
NC State invites applications for the Director of the Center for Human Health and the Environment (CHHE). The University seeks a visionary, interdisciplinary leader to provide strong leadership and strategic direction for the CHHE.

The search committee will accept applications from candidates that will merit appointment as a tenured full professor. The candidate's academic appointment will be in a department/college that is most suitable for their disciplinary expertise.


The successful candidate will report directly to NC State's Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation, is expected to maintain an externally-funded nationally and internationally recognized research program, and lead the CHHE to advance interdisciplinary Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) research to improve understanding about the impact of environmental exposures/stressors on human disease and adverse health outcomes.


The Director of the Center for Human Health and Environment (CHHE) will continue to grow CHHE as a global leader in Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) along the continuum from genes to populations by building on NC State's unique research strengths and resources in quantitative biology, -omics and analytical technologies, diverse model organisms as well as human population science.

The successful candidate will be an established research scientist with an excellent record (e.g., teaching, publishing, external funding) in the broadly defined field of EHS. This individual will be expected to maintain an extramurally funded research program in EHS, participate actively as a faculty member within an appropriate NC State department/college, and Direct the CHHE, a P30 Center funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Science (NIEHS).



Roles associated with the CHHE Director position include, but are not limited to:

• Advance interdisciplinary EHS research across the Center to improve understanding of the impact of environmental exposures/stressors on human disease and adverse health outcomes.
• Facilitate translational and reverse translational research at both the individual and population level by creating and strengthening strategic partnerships and resources and engaging members in emerging opportunities and future challenges in EHS.
• Foster relationships between CHHE and communities in North Carolina that lead to collaborative engagement among researchers, educators, and citizens to enhance EHS knowledge and literacy and improve health in partner communities.
• Expand EHS research capacity and productivity by providing access to and training in cutting-edge instrumentation, technology, data science and pathologic phenotypic assessment of model organisms.
• Provide investigators at all career stages valuable opportunities for collaboration, leadership, cross-training, and intellectual enrichment, as well as the foundational funding necessary to compete effectively for extramural research grants.
• Engage in and initiate efforts to expand the diversity and inclusion of EHS research and education at NC State and beyond.
• Inclusiveness and diversity are critical to the success of CHHE and NC State University. The selected candidate will be expected to foster an environment that is supportive and welcoming to all.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills:

• PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to lead a large and diverse program involving research education and outreach.
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and communications skills and promotion of a positive work environment.
• A strong record of external funding, academic research productivity, scholarship and proven leadership capabilities.
• Strongly prefer a candidate that will qualify for appointment of the level of a tenured full professor.

Why you should apply:

NC State University is ranked as one of the best employers in North Carolina and recognized among the best universities in the country in many national rankings

At NC State, we create prosperity for North Carolina and the nation. We value diversity, equity, inclusion and justice. We began as a land-grant institution grounded in agriculture and engineering. Today, we're a pre-eminent research enterprise that excels across disciplines.

NC State is a powerhouse in science, technology, engineering and math. We lead in agriculture, education, textiles, business and natural resources management. We're at the forefront of teaching and research in design, the humanities and the social sciences. And we're home to one of the world's best colleges of veterinary medicine.

Our more than 37,000 undergraduate and graduate students learn by doing. They pursue original research and start new companies. They forge connections with top employers and serve communities local and global. Through it all, they enjoy an outstanding return on investment.

Whether it's Princeton Review ranking NC State among the nation's best values for universities, Money magazine naming it the No. 1 best college for your money in North Carolina, or U.S. News & World Report ranking NC State among the top 10 best values in public higher education, the university has many reasons to be proud.

Each year, NC State adds $6.5 billion to the statewide economy, equivalent to creating more than 90,000 new jobs. That represents a significant return on investment for the citizens of North Carolina in the form of research advances, innovative technologies, successful companies, skilled graduates and new jobs waiting for them. We're also No. 2 in the country for research commercialization among U.S. universities without a medical school.

Our 9,000 faculty and staff are world leaders in their fields, bridging the divides between academic disciplines and training high-caliber students to meet tomorrow's challenges. Together, they forge powerful partnerships with government, industry, nonprofits and academia to remake our world for the better. We expect everyone to give of their talents, skills, time and effort to make NC State an environment of inclusive excellence for all.

This position is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Raleigh area is routinely recognized in nationwide surveys as one of the best places to live in the U.S. Residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life, strong economic growth, affordable housing, and great weather, all in close proximity to the mountains and the seashore.

Learn more about Raleigh at https://raleighnc.gov/accolades

How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted online through the NC State employment website. To view the full job posting, application instructions, and to submit an application please visit: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/162778

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an


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