The Department of Biostatistics and Data Science (BDS) in the Division of Public Health Sciences (PHS) at Wake Forest School of Medicine (WFSM) invites applications for faculty positions. The initial appointment would be tenure-track or tenured and based in Charlotte or Winston-Salem, NC. Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:
- PhD in biostatistics, statistics, computer science, informatics, data science, or a related field.
- All outstanding applicants are encouraged to apply. The department is particularly interested in candidates with expertise in the areas of electronic health record and administrative data (including federated data networks such as PCORnet/ACT), population health management, informatics, pragmatic clinical trials (including stepped wedge or cluster randomized designs), data coordinating centers, wearable device analytics, machine learning/artificial intelligence (AI), predictive analytics, and other related disciplines.
- Experience collaborating with medical and public health professionals in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Additionally, we seek applicants with experience leading an internal consulting group in an academic setting, strong leadership skills, and an outstanding educator. Depending on candidate goals and qualifications, there is a potential leadership opportunity to develop a faculty and staff node in Charlotte, working collaboratively with existing BDS faculty and staff in Winston-Salem as part of the new strategic partnership between Atrium Health and WFSM.
Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, and contact information for 3 or more references to dbsrecruit@wakehealth.edu. Priority will be given to applications received by January 3, 2022, but we will continue to review applications until the positions are filled. The department is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural and diverse environment. We encourage candidates who will contribute to such diversity. EOE/AA.
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Emily Dressler
Associate Professor
Wake Forest School of Medicine
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