Instructor, Biostatistics

Location: Philadelphia, PA. Open Date: Oct 15, 2025. Deadline: Oct 15, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

About the role

The Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Instructor positions in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Expertise is required in the specific area of statistics or biostatistics. Areas we are currently focusing on include, but are not limited to, imaging statistics, causal inference, and AI with applications within biostatistics.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and collaborate in the development and application of advanced statistical methodology.
• Establish oneself as a research leader in the area of specialization.
• Develop a research portfolio through publication in leading journals and acquisition of research funding.
• Present findings at national and international scientific meetings to demonstrate innovation and impact.
• Collaborate with and potentially mentor students and postdoctoral researchers.
• Develop an independent research program, write and submit articles to peer‑reviewed publications, and participate in writing grant applications.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
• Expertise in statistics or biostatistics.
• Focus areas include imaging statistics, causal inference, and AI applications within biostatistics (among others).

Qualifications

• Ability to establish oneself as a research leader.
• Track record of developing a research portfolio via publications and funded projects.
• Experience presenting at national and international scientific meetings.
• Capacity to collaborate with and mentor students and postdoctoral researchers.
• Experience developing an independent research program and writing/submitting peer‑reviewed articles.
• Experience participating in grant application writing.

Skills

• Leadership and collaboration.
• Advanced statistical methodology development.
• Research leadership and portfolio building.
• Scientific writing and publication.
• Grant writing and funding acquisition.
• Presentation and communication at conferences.
• Mentorship of trainees.