Join a centre of excellence for public health in Bordeaux

on a Junior Professorship position in Precision Public Health

 

 

 

university of Bordeaux / Isped / Bordeaux Population Health / IHU VBHI

 

 

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic research and teaching environment:

• Inserm research centre Bordeaux Population Health (BPH), one of the largest public health research centers in France
• Precision & Global Vascular Brain Health Institute (VBHI): a newly established university hospital institute and recipient of the France 2030 award
•Isped, • Isped: the School of Public Health at the University of Bordeaux, accredited by the European Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA)

 

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Position start date: between December 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026
Contract: 4-year tenure-track position
Tenure: Upon successful evaluation at 4 years, the candidate will be appointed as permanent Professor

 

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Your responsibilities

• Develop an innovative research program in epidemiology, in collaboration with  teams of BPH and VBHI
• Contribute to the teaching activities in epidemiology and data science at Isped (64 teaching hours per year in both French and English)

 

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Why choose Bordeaux?

• Outstanding quality of life: UNESCO-listed city, close to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Pyrenees mountains
• Stimulating academic setting: multidisciplinary university with strong ties to international research networks

 

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Why move to France?

• Location: located in Europe with rich cultural diversity
• Strong work-life balance
• Comprehensive social benefits: health insurance (including family coverage) fundedby the employer; minimal out-of-pocket healthcare expenses
• Affordable education: free public education through high school; university tuition fees < €500/year, largely subsidized by the state

 

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Salary and starting grants

• Gross annual salary: €42,700 (after 4 years: salary according to the 1st-class university professor pay scale + bonuses)
• Starting grants: €200,000 for research staff (doctoral students, postdocs, engineers) and €25,000 for operating costs (computer, travel, etc.)

 

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Profile

• PhD in epidemiology or biostatistics with a post-doctoral experience of at least 5 years
• Expertise in at least one of these areas: high-dimensional data analysis, molecular epidemiology, exposome, causal inference, global health
• Demonstrate interest and experience in teaching diverse student populations
•  Strong ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary and international environments

 

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Application

• Detailed job description and application procedure: here
• Application deadline: September 12, 2025
• Contacts:

Research: Dr Rodolphe Thiébaut: rodolphe.thiebaut@u-bordeaux.fr
Teaching: Dr Simone Mathoulin-Pélissier: simone.pelissier@u-bordeaux.fr