University of Texas
BIOSTATISTICS and CLINICAL TRIALS

Faculty Position

The University of Texas School of Public Health (UTSPH) invites applications from senior investigators in biostatistics to fill a tenure‑track faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level at the UTSPH Houston Campus in the Texas Medical Center. 

The position offers extensive opportunities for research leadership and collaboration within the UTSPH Coordinating Center for Clinical Trials, which has made significant contributions to cardiovascular disease and vision research by serving as a coordinating center for 17 nationwide multicenter clinical trials. Responsibilities include: holding leadership positions in clinical trials; conducting biostatistical research (methodological and collaborative); teaching biostatistics courses for students in MS, PhD, MPH, and DrPH degree programs; advising graduate students; and participating in community service.

Qualifications include: (1) earned doctorate in biostatistics or related field; (2) commitment to excellence in teaching and advising graduate students; (3) evidence of both methodological and collaborative research accomplishments in clinical trials; (4) evidence of national/international recognition in biostatistics and clinical trials; and (5) excellence in written and oral communication skills.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Academic rank will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate. Candidates should e-mail a letter describing their qualifications and interests along with their curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references to:

Barry R. Davis, M.D.,  Ph.D., Chair, Biostatistics Search Committee, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Public Health, 1200 Herman Pressler, E-809, Houston, Texas 77030, FAX: 713-500-9530, email: Barry.R.Davis@uth.tmc.edu

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is an EO/AA employer. M/F/D/V. Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a security-sensitive position and thereby subject to Texas Education code §51.215. A background check will be required for the final candidate.