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The Department of Biostatistics in the College of Public Health at The University of Iowa invites applications at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor. The successful candidates for these positions will be involved in teaching, service, and research. The Department of Biostatistics currently includes 14 primary faculty, 8 secondary faculty, and approximately 40 graduate students. The Department offers MS and PhD degrees in Biostatistics, as well as an MPH degree specializing in Biostatistics. Additional information about the Department is available at http://www.cph.uiowa.edu/biostat/. Department faculty members enjoy strong collaborative relationships with other departments in the College of Public Health, the Carver College of Medicine, the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, the Institute for Clinical and Translational Science, and other groups across campus. Information about The University of Iowa is available at http://www.uiowa.edu. Founded in 1847, The University of Iowa offers its 30,000 students over 100 areas of study. Among the University’s distinctions is one of the largest university-owned teaching hospitals in the nation. Iowa City is located within 300 miles of Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, and Minneapolis. The regional airport is served by 5 airlines. In 2008 Forbes ranked Iowa City #10 for America’s Smartest City. In 2007, Sperling’s ranked Iowa City #5 for ‘Best Places to Live’ in the nation, and Outdoor Magazine ranked Iowa City the #1 ‘Best Midwestern Town’. In 2006, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine ranked Iowa City #10 for ‘Smartest Places to Live’ in the nation. For additional information about Iowa City, visit: http://www.icgov.org/.
Position Title:
Assistant Professor, Tenure-track
Duties & Responsibilities:
At least one, and possibly two, tenure track positions are available for a faculty member with expertise in the statistical analysis and interpretation of genomic data. The University of Iowa has recently formed a cluster hire of new faculty in genetics supported by the Office of the Provost. This cluster hire will bring in 10 newly appointed tenure-track Assistant Professors, at least one of whom will develop a research agenda in statistical methods related to genetics. This faculty member will have an appointment as an Assistant Professor of Biostatistics, College of Public Health, and will participate in Department and College activities. The cluster as a whole will interact with an existing interdisciplinary PhD program in genetics and more than 50 current faculty working in genetics. Participation in the Genetics Cluster is designed to facilitate the development of the Assistant Professor’s research agenda and also provide collaborative opportunities. Collaboration with the Genetics Cluster will be a component in performance evaluation. The University of Iowa has also recently formed an Iowa Institute of Human Genetics. Information about the Institute and the core genetics facilities can be found at http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/humangenetics/.
Position Qualifications:
A PhD or equivalent in biostatistics, statistics, or a related area, as well as evidence of excellent written and oral communication skills. Expertise in statistical methods related to the analysis of genetic data and/or genomic sequencing is required, along with both the potential to develop an independent research agenda and the potential for excellence in teaching.
Salary Range:
Competitive
Benefits:
Competitive
Web Site:
http://cph.uiowa.edu/biostat/
Application Address:
Candidates must submit applications online at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/, Requisition #61511. Applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference emailed to biostatistics@uiowa.edu. Recent graduates (within 4 years of their doctoral degree) may be contacted and asked to email transcripts from their graduate education, an abstract of their PhD thesis, and any manuscripts in progress.
Contact Email: biostatistics@uiowa.edu
Application Deadline:
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2012 and will continue until positions are filled.
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