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Visiting Faculty Position

Indiana University School of Medicine

Department of Biostatistics

General Information: Department of Biostatistics is located on the health science campus of Indiana University, in the city of Indianapolis. The campus consists of four health-related professional schools, including Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Public Health. It is the focal point of health science education at Indiana University, and the School of Medicine is the country's second largest allopathic medical school. 

 The Department currently has 18 faculty members, 23 full-time PhD students and 30 professional staff.  We are dedicated to excellence in statistical and collaborative research in the health sciences and in teaching.  The Department has MS and PhD programs in Biostatistics, an extensive portfolio of research funding as principal investigators and co-investigators that includes collaborative research with all departments in the Schools of Medicine and Public Health as well as Dentistry and Nursing. Additional details about the Department are available on our web page: http://www.biostat.iupui.edu

Indianapolis consistently ranks high nationally on many of the "best places to live" lists and has an economy that is growing in the life sciences arena.  In addition, it has always been one of the cities with the lowest cost of living. Carmel, Indy's northern neighbor, was recently named as the best mid-sized city in the country.

 Position Title: Visiting Assistant or Associate Professor

 Duties and Responsibilities: Department of Biostatistics, Indiana University School of Medicine invites applications for a non-tenure track visiting faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor starting in the 2015-2016 academic year. The initial appointment will be for a two-year period. Duties and responsibilities include methodological research, teaching, and collaborative research. Successful candidates will have ample opportunities to participate in collaborative research projects, in diverse areas of clinical investigation, health services and outcomes research, as well as in medical informatics. While areas for methodological research are always determined by the candidate based on his/her own interest and training, our vibrant collaborative environment offers methodological challenges that stimulate innovative statistical ideas. Publications in peer-reviewed journals are expected. Teaching will be minimal, not more than one course per year.

 Position Qualifications:  Ph.D. degree in biostatistics or statistics is required. Successful candidates are expected to have excellent written and oral communication skills. Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. Applications from historically underrepresented group members, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged.

Salary Range and Benefits: We offer competitive salaries to qualified candidates. The position will be eligible for basic benefit package, excluding retirement and paid family leave. Department funds will be made available for professional travel and startup costs (computer, software, books, etc.) within University guidelines.

Application: The position is immediately open. The search will continue until the position is filled. Applications should include curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, and contact information for three references.  Electronic applications are preferred and should be sent to: biosfsrh@iu.edu.  Applications may also be submitted by mail to:  Faculty Search Committee, Department of Biostatistics, 410 West Tenth Street, Suite 3000, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-3002. IUPUI is an EEO/AA employer, M/F/D.