Candidates sought for interim director position of Women’s Global Health Institute

The Women’s Global Health Institute's internal steering committee is inviting letters of interest from tenured faculty for the position of interim director of the WGHI.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to strategically plot a trajectory for the WGHI to create a sustainable research ecosystem around women’s health. Applicants should hold a terminal degree in their field of study and have a demonstrated track record in human health-related research and interests in promoting cross-college interdisciplinary research. Additionally, candidates should have a passion for promoting women’s health; good communication skills; and ability to engage various stakeholders and entities outside the University. 

Letters of Interest should be submitted to Luanne Bermel at lmi@purdue.edu and contain: 1) one-page letter of interest addressing the applicant’s vision, leadership philosophy, experience and qualifications; and 2) a curriculum vitae. Review of applications will begin on April 15 and will continue until the position is filled.

Members of the WGHI internal steering committee are: 

• Janice Evans, professor and head of the Department of Biological Sciences.
• Sherry L. Harbin, professor in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Basic Medical Sciences.
• Marietta Harrison, special adviser - strategic initiatives in the Office of Research and Partnerships and professor in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology.
• Jessica Huber, associate vice provost for faculty affairs and professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. 
• Laurie A. Jaeger, professor and head of the Department of Basic Medical Sciences.
• Richard Kuhn, the Trent and Judith Anderson Distinguished Professor in Science in the Department of Biological Sciences.
• Yoon Yeo, professor and associate head of the Department of Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and associate professor (by courtesy) in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering.

Questions about this position can be addressed to Marietta Harrison at harrisom@purdue.edu. 

About the Women’s Global Health Institute

The health of women and girls is of particular concern as a result of gender-related biological differences, socioeconomic status, and disparities in research involving women participants. The Women’s Global Health Institute delivers solutions through research, training and assistance to technology commercialization that address these challenges, both nationally and internationally. The center currently has focus areas in bone health, wellness, neurodegenerative disorders, and women’s cancers, and opportunities exist to redefine the WGHI research ecosystem to include other areas relevant to women's health.