Biostatistician

Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Georgia invites applications for an open-rank tenured or tenure track faculty position in Biostatistics. A PhD in Biostatistics or Statistics and an established record of excellence in teaching and extramurally funded research are required. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take a leadership role in the further development of the program in biostatistics.

The University of Georgia (UGA) is a land-grant research university. Established in 2005, the College of Public Health is actively developing a regional, national and international reputation in public health education and research. The following research institutes, among others, offer exciting collaborative research opportunities at UGA: Biomedical Health Sciences Institute, the Institute of Bioinformatics, the Center for Tropical and Emerging Diseases, the Center for Complex Carbohydrate Research, the Center for Health and Risk Communication Research, Institute of Behavioral Research and the Institute of Gerontology. Equally exciting opportunities are available with the Medical College of Georgia and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Furthermore, we are committed to developing a strong PhD program in biostatistics. For more information, see http://www.publichealth.uga.edu/.

Applicants should provide statements detailing research interests, teaching and leadership philosophies, curriculum vitae to: Dr. Stephen Rathbun, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-7398, T: (706) 542-6302, Email: rathbun@uga.edu. To assure consideration, complete applications should be received by May 2, 2008. Applications will be entertained until the position is filled. The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.