Mid-Career Faculty, Associate Professor, Biosta...

About the role

The Division of Biostatistics in the Department of Population Health Sciences (PHS) at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah seeks mid-career faculty members with a history of funded research as a PI/MPI and expertise in analyzing modern data sources and study designs. The ideal candidate will lead methodological research, collaborate with biomedical researchers, support and develop grant proposals, teach in the PhD Biostatistics program, and mentor and advise graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Lead methodological research
• Collaborate with biomedical researchers
• Support and develop grant proposals
• Teach in the PhD Biostatistics program
• Mentor and advise graduate students
• Pursue independent and collaborative methodological research in Biostatistics
• Pursue future leadership roles

Requirements

• A PhD in biostatistics or related discipline
• A demonstrated excellence in collaborative and methodological research
• A history of funding as PI/MPI
• An interest in mentoring graduate students and junior faculty
• A commitment to team science

Qualifications

• Mid-career status
• Research skills and experience in 'omics, data fusion, machine learning, intensive longitudinal data analysis, functional data analysis, statistical computing, generative AI, and novel study design

Skills

• Strong research skills
• Excellent collaboration abilities
• Leadership in multidisciplinary research teams
• Experience in mentoring junior faculty and future leadership roles

Benefits

The University of Utah offers highly competitive salaries and start-up packages along with exceptional benefits.

Pay

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The start date is flexible.

Contact

To apply, please visit this link.

About the PHS Department

The Department of Population Health Sciences is a hub for education, investigation, and methodological expertise in population health. Our faculty are diverse and form three Divisions—Biostatistics, Cancer Population Sciences, and Health Services Innovation & Research. Faculty, staff, and students engage in research, education, and community activities to promote patient-centered healthcare and the delivery of evidence-based health innovations that improve population health and reduce health disparities within our community and beyond.