10/22/2012
The University of Akron

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Position Title: Associate Professor, Statistics

Duties & Responsibilities: Assistant/Associate Professor of Biostatistics The University of Akron (UA) and the Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) are seeking to fill a joint tenure-track position (at either the advanced Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level) in biostatistics with a start date of Fall 2013. We seek a person with expertise in biostatistics who can work as a valued team member in an academic setting involving collaborations across disciplines as well as institutions. Candidates for this position must have a track record of being involved in as well as fostering such collaborations. While the successful candidate will have a joint (50-50) position between the two institutions, his/her primary appointment (including tenure) will be in the Statistics Department at UA (which has a growing core of faculty who are actively engaged in biostatistics). As a faculty member at NEOMED, the candidate will play a pivotal role in providing statistical support to medically centered research at the NEOMED and contribute to the vigorous, externally funded research program centered at this medical university. The candidate will also have the opportunity to engage in his/her own research and professional development activities at the NEOMED, as well as the opportunity to engage in undergraduate and/or graduate teaching and research at UA.

Position Qualifications: Required Qualifications A Ph.D in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a closely related area; A proven track record in obtaining biostatistics related grant funding and/or authoring/coauthoring papers in peer-reviewed medical, statistical and biostatistical journals ; Experience working in an interdisciplinary environment; Past/Present participation in biomedical-related collaborations involving at least two of the following: study design, analysis, and supervision of data management; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Candidates interested in appointment at the Associate Professor rank must provide evidence of excellence in both teaching and research commensurate with University expectations for faculty at that rank. A track record of consulting experience in medical/health sciences or biological sciences. Preferred Qualifications Experience/expertise in one or more of the following areas: epidemiology, public health, clinical trials, categorical data analysis, hierarchical models, bioinformatics (including genomics and proteomics), survey design, and social network analysis; Experience attaining external funding; Demonstrated experience managing a consulting group.

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Web Site: www.uakron.edu

Application Address: To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application located at https://www.uakron.edu/hr/job-openings/openings.dot and attach to your profile: a cover letter addressing the criteria and preferences listed above (with special attention to describing the nature and scope of past interdisciplinary activities/interactions); a curriculum vitae; a research plan; a statement of teaching goals and description of relevant experience; and unofficial copies of graduate transcripts. In addition, candidates must also arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly to the Committee at mary2@uakron.edu. Go to "My Career Tools" on the Careers home page and upload the required documents under the link "Cover Letters and Attachments".

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Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin November 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.