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The VCU Department of Biostatistics has been an integral part of the VCU School of Medicine for over 40 years, and is committed to excellence in developing biostatistical methodology, collaborative research, and graduate education. The department offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in both Biostatistics and Genomic Biostatistics, a M.S. degree in Clinical Research in Biostatistics, and a Master’s degree in Public Health. Our faculty, students and staff actively collaborate with clinical investigators throughout the Medical College of Virginia community, which includes the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Allied Health. VCU is an urban, research intensive institution with a diverse university community and a commitment to multicultural opportunities.
Position Title:
Assistant Professor, Position #F34730
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Department of Biostatistics at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is seeking to fill a non-tenure track faculty position at the assistant professor level. This position features a joint appointment between the VCU Department of Biostatistics and the Department of Social and Behavioral Health. We are seeking applicants with graduate training and research interest in structural equation modeling, survey sampling methodology, data reduction techniques, multi-level modeling, or other closely related methodologies. Primary responsibilities will be to consult and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams of researchers from the Department of Social and Behavioral Health, including study design and power analysis, protocol and grant submission, data analysis, and manuscript preparation. Additional responsibilities include teaching theoretical or applied courses in the Department of Biostatistics, advising and mentoring graduate students, and providing departmental or university service. The successful candidate will be expected to supplement these activities with extramural grant support, which can be obtained through independent initiative or through collaborations with researchers in the Department of Social and Behavioral Health or in related fields.
Position Qualifications:
The candidate must have: (i) a Ph.D. in biostatistics, statistics, or a related field; (ii) demonstrated methodological and applied expertise (or clear evidence of potential) in structural equation modeling, survey sampling methodology, data reduction techniques, and multi-level modeling; (iii) familiarity with the statistical programming environments commonly used in the social and behavioral health sciences; (iv) experience and/or interest in teaching theoretical and applied biostatistics courses; (v) excellent oral and written skills; and (vi) an established ability to work in multidisciplinary research groups. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or make a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
Salary Range:
Open
Benefits:
Web Site:
http://www.biostatistics.vcu.edu/
Application Address:
Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vita, research statement, teaching philosophy, and three letters of support to: Yvonne Hargrove, Administrative Office Manager (via email: yfhargro@vcu.edu; via post: Department of Biostatistics, Virginia Commonwealth University, P.O. Box 980032, Richmond, VA 23298-0032. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, political affiliation or disability.
Contact Email: yfhargro@vcu.edu
Application Deadline:
03/01/2013
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