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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. We are seeking applicants with graduate training and research interest in biostatistics or other closely related methodologies. 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 master’s degree in Clinical Research and Biostatistics, and a master’s degree in Public Health.
Position Title:
Position #F35500 - Assistant Professor
Duties & Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities will be to consult and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams of researchers, 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 and the university. Our faculty, students and staff actively collaborate with clinical investigators throughout the Medical College of Virginia Campus 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 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 model selection and estimation accounting for model uncertainty (iii) familiarity with the statistical programming environments commonly used in statistical analysis of patient rehabilitation programs (iv) experience and/or interest in teaching theoretical and applied biostatistics courses at all levels; (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:
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