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Position: Open Rank Faculty - Assistant/Associate/Professor - Biostatistics
Institution: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Location: Blacksburg Virginia United States
Duties: The Virginia Tech Department of Statistics invites applications for an open rank tenured or tenure track faculty position in biostatistics/health analytics to begin in Fall 2023
Requirements: Requirements include a Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Informatics or a closely related field. The position is a 9-month tenure or tenure-track appointment with the opportunity to conduct additional extramurally funded research in the summer
Text: Division of Human Resources / Jobs / Listings Careers at Virginia Tech Open Rank Faculty - Assistant/Associate/Professor - Biostatistics Apply now Back to search results Job no: 526072 Work type: Teaching & Research Faculty Senior management: College of Science Department: Statistics Location: Roanoke, Virginia Categories: Instructional / Teaching Faculty, Research / Scientific Job Description The Virginia Tech Department of Statistics (www.stat.vt.edu) invites applications for an open rank tenured or tenure track faculty position in biostatistics / health analytics to begin in Fall 2023. Requirements include a Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Informatics or a closely related field. The position is a 9-month tenure or tenure-track appointment with the opportunity to conduct additional extramurally funded research in the summer. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful applicant will maintain a superb research program that is focused on the development of biostatistics and health analytics methods with applications in areas such as precision medicine, clinical trials, population health research or health services research, and/or the improvement of clinical care. It is expected that the candidate will attract and maintain external funding to support her/his program, and will collaborate with scientists across campus, including the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute (http://research.vtc.vt.edu/), the Virginia Tech School of Medicine (http://medicine.vtc.vt.edu/), and the Virginia Tech Public Health Program (http://mph.vetmed.vt.edu/index.html). This position is part of a major emphasis on statistics and biostatistics -- including health analytics, data science, and empirically-based decision making -- at Virginia Tech. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to be key players in the development of a Biostatistics program, to help promote research in the health sciences, foster synergistic interactions among Virginia Tech faculty, and support the emerging health sciences by building a foundation for additional biostatistics education and research. Expectations for this position also include providing effective instruction and advising to a diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students; continuing development of professional capabilities and scholarly activities; curriculum development; participation in department, college, and university governance; and professional service. The faculty handbook (available at www.provost.vt.edu) provides a complete description of faculty responsibilities. Required Qualifications Applicants must have a strong background in biostatistics and health analytics with strong promise for developing, or in the case of senior applicants continuing, a well-funded, internationally distinguished research program; demonstrated experience with and commitment to interdisciplinary research; willingness to cross disciplinary boundaries to tackle complex scientific challenges; a desire to advise and teach a student body which is diverse with respect to socio-economic status, interests, and abilities; and commitment/sensitivity to address issues of diversity in the university community. A demonstrated track record of leadership in the development of biostatistics programs, both pedagogical and research, a distinguished scholarly record, and/or demonstrated examples of interdisciplinary scholarship employing statistical and data analytical techniques in support of health research. Applicants must have earned a doctorate in a relevant discipline at the time of appointment. Preferred Qualifications Experience in developing and deploying programs to attract members of underserved populations into biostatistics. Appointment Type Regular Salary Information Commensurate with experience Review Date August 1, 2023 Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Michele Loy at shelly23@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event. Advertised: June 15, 2023 Applications close: Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend Send me jobs like these We will email you new jobs that match this search. 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Current opportunities Position Location Closes Open Rank Faculty - Assistant/Associate/Professor - Biostatistics Roanoke, Virginia Successful applicants will have the opportunity to be key players in the development of a Biostatistics program, to help promote research in the health sciences, foster synergistic interactions among Virginia Tech faculty, and support the emerging health sciences by building a foundation for additional biostatistics education and research. Expression of interest Loading... 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