University of Michigan Biostatistics
Open Faculty Positions in Biostatistics
University of Michigan Biostatistics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, us, 48113
General Information:
The Department of Biostatistics at the University of Michigan School of Public Health is seeking applicants for multiple open rank faculty positions, with flexible starting dates. The department is looking to grow its expertise in data integration, data science, artificial intelligence/machine learning, clinical trials, genetics and genomics, survey statistics, high-dimensional modeling, imaging statistics and computational statistics. However, the focus of the search is broad and
excellent candidates in any field of statistical/biostatistical research will be given full consideration.
Required Qualifications:
Required qualifications include a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in biostatistics, statistics, genetics, data science, computer science, bioinformatics, or other related quantitative discipline, and a strong research interest in health data science. Excellent candidates for the position with other research focus will also be considered and are encouraged to apply.
The deadline to guarantee consideration of your application is November 15.
Department Information:
The Department of Biostatistics currently has 45 primary faculty members and over 300 full-time Ph.D. and Master’s students. The Department is involved in cutting-edge methodological research and scientific investigation in many areas of public health and biomedical research. The Department has close ties with the Department of Statistics, the Institute for Social Research, the Medical School, the Michigan Institute for Data Science, the Institute of Health Policy and Innovation, the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, and other research groups across campus. In FY21, the Department of Biostatistics had $32 million in research expenditures. Within the Department, there are 5 impactful Research Centers, including: The Cancer Data Science Shared Resource; The Center for Precision Health Data Science; The Center for Statistical Genetics; The Kidney Epidemiology and Cost Center; and the Statistical Analysis of Biomedical and Educational Research Center. The Department has two training grants, the Genome Science Training Program and the Cancer Biostatistics Training Program, as well as an undergraduate training program, the Big Data Summer Institute. The Department of Biostatistics and the School of Public Health are committed to the University of Michigan Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) plan and encourage applications from women and members of minority groups. We value diversity as a necessary part of success in all aspects of teaching, research and leadership. We seek an individual who will contribute to the Biostatistics tradition of high-impact scholarship, education, and service.
Application:
We will continue reviewing applications on a rolling basis with interviews and visits scheduled in Fall of 2024 and Winter of 2025. Interested applicants should submit their application at
http://apply.interfolio.com/152852 . Applicants will be asked to upload:
CV
Statement of research interest
Statement of teaching interest
Diversity Statement (resources for writing a diversity statement can be found here
https://lsa.umich.edu/ncid/antiracism-collaborative/professional-development/ihp-ncid-arc-postdoctoral-fellowship/writing-the-diversity-statement.html )
The names and contact information of three references
Academic transcripts from graduate school (if a recent graduate).
Questions or Concerns:
Please contact the University of Michigan Department of Biostatistics at
UM.Biostat.Recruitment@umich.edu
for inquiries related to the position.
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The Department of Biostatistics at the University of Michigan School of Public Health is seeking applicants for multiple open rank faculty positions, with flexible starting dates. The department is looking to grow its expertise in data integration, data science, artificial intelligence/machine learning, clinical trials, genetics and genomics, survey statistics, high-dimensional modeling, imaging statistics and computational statistics. However, the focus of the search is broad and
excellent candidates in any field of statistical/biostatistical research will be given full consideration.
Required Qualifications:
Required qualifications include a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in biostatistics, statistics, genetics, data science, computer science, bioinformatics, or other related quantitative discipline, and a strong research interest in health data science. Excellent candidates for the position with other research focus will also be considered and are encouraged to apply.
The deadline to guarantee consideration of your application is November 15.
Department Information:
The Department of Biostatistics currently has 45 primary faculty members and over 300 full-time Ph.D. and Master’s students. The Department is involved in cutting-edge methodological research and scientific investigation in many areas of public health and biomedical research. The Department has close ties with the Department of Statistics, the Institute for Social Research, the Medical School, the Michigan Institute for Data Science, the Institute of Health Policy and Innovation, the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, and other research groups across campus. In FY21, the Department of Biostatistics had $32 million in research expenditures. Within the Department, there are 5 impactful Research Centers, including: The Cancer Data Science Shared Resource; The Center for Precision Health Data Science; The Center for Statistical Genetics; The Kidney Epidemiology and Cost Center; and the Statistical Analysis of Biomedical and Educational Research Center. The Department has two training grants, the Genome Science Training Program and the Cancer Biostatistics Training Program, as well as an undergraduate training program, the Big Data Summer Institute. The Department of Biostatistics and the School of Public Health are committed to the University of Michigan Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) plan and encourage applications from women and members of minority groups. We value diversity as a necessary part of success in all aspects of teaching, research and leadership. We seek an individual who will contribute to the Biostatistics tradition of high-impact scholarship, education, and service.
Application:
We will continue reviewing applications on a rolling basis with interviews and visits scheduled in Fall of 2024 and Winter of 2025. Interested applicants should submit their application at
http://apply.interfolio.com/152852 . Applicants will be asked to upload:
CV
Statement of research interest
Statement of teaching interest
Diversity Statement (resources for writing a diversity statement can be found here
https://lsa.umich.edu/ncid/antiracism-collaborative/professional-development/ihp-ncid-arc-postdoctoral-fellowship/writing-the-diversity-statement.html )
The names and contact information of three references
Academic transcripts from graduate school (if a recent graduate).
Questions or Concerns:
Please contact the University of Michigan Department of Biostatistics at
UM.Biostat.Recruitment@umich.edu
for inquiries related to the position.
#J-18808-Ljbffr