University of Utah
TRIAD Director - Associate Professor or Full Professor
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Position InformationPosition/Rank:
Rank Dependent on QualificationsDepartment:
01721 - PHS - BIOSTATISTICSCity:
Salt Lake City, UTTrack:
Tenure TrackNew Position to Begin:
TBD based on candidateDetails:The
Division of Biostatistics
in the
Department of Population Health Sciences
(PHS) at the
University of Utah School of Medicine
has an opening for an Associate or Full Professor-level faculty. We seek a candidate who will serve as the director of the University of Utah’s Translational Research: Implementation, Analysis and Design (TRIAD) Team which includes more than 40 master’s and PhD trained biostatisticians and research methodologists in related quantitative and qualitative methodologies, including health economics, survey design, qualitative research, dissemination and implementation, and systematic review. TRIAD is one of nine cores within the University of Utah’s Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) which supports biomedical research across the University of Utah and affiliated institutions.The successful candidate will oversee and develop TRIAD, collaborate with biomedical researchers, support and develop grant proposals, advise graduate students, and perform methodological research, and will have the opportunity to teach in the Biostatistics Ph.D. emphasis in the PHS Ph.D. program. We are particularly interested in candidates who possess the research skills and experience required to successfully lead multi-disciplinary research teams within the institution and in national and international research networks as well as pursue independent and collaborative methodological research in Biostatistics.Methodological interest and experience are desired, but not limited to, the following areas:Design and analysis of observational studiesDesign and analysis of clinical trialsCausal inferenceImplementation science methodologyData integrationMachine learning‘Omics (e.g., metabolomics, transcriptomics, metagenomics)Social/behavioral scienceLongitudinal and multilevel data analysisAppointed faculty will have exceptional opportunities to conduct cutting-edge research in biostatistics, collaborate with multidisciplinary faculty, and work in close partnership with health care systems and community-based agencies both in the Salt Lake City area and state of Utah but also around the United States and globally.The University of Utah offers highly competitive salary and start-up packages and exceptional benefits. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the start date is flexible. The job announcement will remain active until the positions are filled.Minimum Qualifications:A Ph.D. in biostatistics or a related discipline is required, as well as a demonstrated excellence in collaborative and methodological research. Post-doctoral training and/or experience is desired. Candidates are encouraged to apply online at
https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/168170
.Required materials:Letter of interest (cover letter)CVResearch statementTeaching statementExemplar publication or pre-pub that highlights expertise in biostatisticsQuestions about this position should be directed to the search committee chair:
Daniel Scharfstein .About the Division of Biostatistics:This Division of Biostatistics is a tight-knit entrepreneurial group of six faculty. We address important biomedical problems through deep collaborations with researchers at the University of Utah and beyond. We have deep connections with the Division of Epidemiology (within the Department of Internal Medicine), the Utah Data Coordinating Center (within the Division of Pediatric Critical Care, Department of Pediatrics), the Huntsman Cancer Institute, the Veterans Administration, and Intermountain Healthcare.We conduct methodological research that is motivated by the problems we encounter during our collaborations. We have an internationally diverse PhD student body, who receive training both in the classroom and through mentored collaboration.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 — Cancer Population Sciences, Biostatistics, 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.Through high-impact research, we strive to contribute to a world where all individuals—regardless of socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation—have the opportunity to enjoy the highest attainable standard of health. The department is highly interdisciplinary, collaborative, and innovative, and we seek faculty who will thrive in this environment.EEO/Non-Discrimination Information:All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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Rank Dependent on QualificationsDepartment:
01721 - PHS - BIOSTATISTICSCity:
Salt Lake City, UTTrack:
Tenure TrackNew Position to Begin:
TBD based on candidateDetails:The
Division of Biostatistics
in the
Department of Population Health Sciences
(PHS) at the
University of Utah School of Medicine
has an opening for an Associate or Full Professor-level faculty. We seek a candidate who will serve as the director of the University of Utah’s Translational Research: Implementation, Analysis and Design (TRIAD) Team which includes more than 40 master’s and PhD trained biostatisticians and research methodologists in related quantitative and qualitative methodologies, including health economics, survey design, qualitative research, dissemination and implementation, and systematic review. TRIAD is one of nine cores within the University of Utah’s Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) which supports biomedical research across the University of Utah and affiliated institutions.The successful candidate will oversee and develop TRIAD, collaborate with biomedical researchers, support and develop grant proposals, advise graduate students, and perform methodological research, and will have the opportunity to teach in the Biostatistics Ph.D. emphasis in the PHS Ph.D. program. We are particularly interested in candidates who possess the research skills and experience required to successfully lead multi-disciplinary research teams within the institution and in national and international research networks as well as pursue independent and collaborative methodological research in Biostatistics.Methodological interest and experience are desired, but not limited to, the following areas:Design and analysis of observational studiesDesign and analysis of clinical trialsCausal inferenceImplementation science methodologyData integrationMachine learning‘Omics (e.g., metabolomics, transcriptomics, metagenomics)Social/behavioral scienceLongitudinal and multilevel data analysisAppointed faculty will have exceptional opportunities to conduct cutting-edge research in biostatistics, collaborate with multidisciplinary faculty, and work in close partnership with health care systems and community-based agencies both in the Salt Lake City area and state of Utah but also around the United States and globally.The University of Utah offers highly competitive salary and start-up packages and exceptional benefits. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the start date is flexible. The job announcement will remain active until the positions are filled.Minimum Qualifications:A Ph.D. in biostatistics or a related discipline is required, as well as a demonstrated excellence in collaborative and methodological research. Post-doctoral training and/or experience is desired. Candidates are encouraged to apply online at
https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/168170
.Required materials:Letter of interest (cover letter)CVResearch statementTeaching statementExemplar publication or pre-pub that highlights expertise in biostatisticsQuestions about this position should be directed to the search committee chair:
Daniel Scharfstein .About the Division of Biostatistics:This Division of Biostatistics is a tight-knit entrepreneurial group of six faculty. We address important biomedical problems through deep collaborations with researchers at the University of Utah and beyond. We have deep connections with the Division of Epidemiology (within the Department of Internal Medicine), the Utah Data Coordinating Center (within the Division of Pediatric Critical Care, Department of Pediatrics), the Huntsman Cancer Institute, the Veterans Administration, and Intermountain Healthcare.We conduct methodological research that is motivated by the problems we encounter during our collaborations. We have an internationally diverse PhD student body, who receive training both in the classroom and through mentored collaboration.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 — Cancer Population Sciences, Biostatistics, 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.Through high-impact research, we strive to contribute to a world where all individuals—regardless of socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation—have the opportunity to enjoy the highest attainable standard of health. The department is highly interdisciplinary, collaborative, and innovative, and we seek faculty who will thrive in this environment.EEO/Non-Discrimination Information:All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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