Assistant Professor - Biostatistics & Data Science

The Department of Biostatistics and Data Science seeks a faculty member at the assistant professor rank. This role focuses on collaborative research with investigators across KUMC's nationally recognized research centers, institutes, and cores as well as independent research. Additionally, this position will contribute to the Department's educational mission through excellence in teaching and mentoring graduate students in biostatistics, data science, and related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Work as an independent biostatistician, providing collaborative research support related to statistical design, analysis, and dissemination to KUMC researchers and affiliates.
• Teach biostatistics and data science courses for graduate and professional students.
• Mentor graduate students.
• Contribute to departmental and university service.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Biostatistics or Statistics.
• Experience working in a research environment.

Qualifications

• Experience collaborating with investigators on the design and analysis of biomedical research studies.
• Experience teaching graduate and professional students.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance, including health expense accounts with generous employer contributions.
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Various additional voluntary insurance plans available.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays.
• One paid discretionary day after six months of employment.
• Paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave after 12 months of employment.
• Retirement program with generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b).

More information on benefits.

Employee Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time