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Wake Forest University School of Medicine - Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty in Biostatistics and Data Science

  • 1.  Wake Forest University School of Medicine - Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty in Biostatistics and Data Science

    Posted 10-16-2025 16:15
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    Committed to collaborative, inter-disciplinary research, the Department of Biostatistics and Data Science (BDS) in the Division of Public Health Sciences (PHS) at Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) invites applications for open rank faculty positions. The initial appointment would be tenure-track or tenured and can be based in Winston-Salem or Charlotte, North Carolina. 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. These positions are not targeted towards specific methodological or scientific expertise, though areas of interest include:

    • Analysis of administrative (electronic health record, claims, etc.) and observational data, including methods focused on causal inference 
    • Pragmatic study designs (cluster-randomized, stepped-wedge, SMART designs, etc.) 
    • Artificial intelligence and machine learning applied to biomedical data 
    • Clinical trial design, coordination, and analysis.    
    • Analysis of dense data streams such as actigraphy, smartwatch measurements, or other forms of remote patient monitoring 
    • Analysis of emerging omics areas (e.g., metabolomics, proteomics, genomics) 
    • Experience collaborating with medical and public health professionals in a multidisciplinary setting. 
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills. 

    Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, and contact information for 3 or more references to bds_admin@wfusm.edu. Priority will be given to applications received by November 15, 2025, but we will continue to review applications until the positions are filled. See attachment for full details.



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    Emily Dressler
    Professor and Chair
    Wake Forest University School of Medicine
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