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Instructor Position

The Department of Statistics at Rice University is looking for an instructor for this upcoming fall semester.

STAT 615 - REGRESSION AND LINEAR MODELS

Department: Statistics

Course Type: Lecture

Level: Graduate

Credit Hours: 3

Description: A survey of regression, linear models, and experimental design. Topics include simple and multiple linear regression, single- and multi-factor studies, analysis of variance, analysis of covariance, model selection, diagnostics. Data analysis using statistical software is emphasized.

The course is offered Fall 2018, Aug 30 - Nov 30.

Scheduled for 9:25AM - 10:40AM TTh

DEPARTMENT OF BIOSTATISTICS

Open Rank Tenure Track Faculty Positions in Data Science

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)

School of Public Health

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health Biostatistics Department is pleased to invite applications for immediate opening of multiple faculty positions in Data Science. These positions will be tenure-track and open rank (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) faculty positions. These positions are expected to perform research in big biomedical/health science data mining, modeling, analysis, prediction and visualization, as well as contribute to the development of our new Data Science graduate programs. Demonstrated evidence of excellent communication and collaboration skills is essential. Previous research experience in Big Data management, data mining, machine learning, natural language processing, large-scale optimization, unstructured data processing/analysis, electronic health records, and high-performance computing is highly desirable.

Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. or its professional equivalent in data science, computer science, statistics, biostatistics, engineering, computational mathematics or other related disciplines. Applicants must have a demonstrated record of outstanding research work, excellent teaching performance and recognized leadership in the data science field.

The School of Public Health’s main campus is in the Texas Medical Center that is home to the UTHealth McGovern Medical School, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine and the UTHealth School of Biomedical Informatics. The School also has 5 campuses across Texas (Austin, Brownsville, Dallas, El Paso and San Antonio) that are each affiliated with a medical school. These locations and affiliations provide unprecedented opportunities for leading outcomes-based research across the full and multifaceted spectrum of diversity. It is anticipated that this direction will lead to improvement in the public health of the state, nation and world.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates must apply online through the access of the following link: http://p.rfer.us/UTHnuJsU and include a cover letter describing their qualifications and interests along with their curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Any inquiries should be directed to: Search Committee for Data Science, c/o Ms. Maricé Barahona, Department of Biostatistics, UTHealth School of Public Health, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 1200 Pressler Street, E-835, Houston, Texas 77030, FAX: 713-500-9440,

Email: Marice.Barahona@uth.tmc.edu

UTHealth is an EEO/AA employer. UTHealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. EOE/ M/F/Disabled/Vet

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

(UTHealth) School of Public Health

Assistant Professor

Department of Biostatistics and Data Science

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health invites applications to fill one Assistant Professor (non-tenure track) faculty position in the Department of Biostatistics and Data Science. This faculty position will co-direct the newly established “Center for Biostatistics Collaboration and Data Services (CBCDS)” where the center’s goal is to integrate and coordinate the biostatistics, informatics, and computational/quantitative data science expertise and resources to provide a one-stop support/service to biomedical and health science research and practice at UTHealth, TMC and general research communities at large. This position is expected to be responsible for daily operation and management for the CBCDS, including coordination of biostatistics support and services to biomedical and health science investigators in grant writing, data analysis, and data management and other data service needs. Responsibilities also include promoting the CBCDS collaboration/services, performing experimental design (sample size or power calculations), study monitoring, data analysis, drafting data analysis reports, training students and other statisticians for collaboration and services, and tracking the collaboration/service projects. It is also possible for this position to develop teaching skills and teach statistics courses. Access the following link for more information on the department’s website: https://sph.uth.edu/divisions/biostatistics/

Position Qualifications: A Ph.D. degree in biostatistics, statistics or related disciplines is required. Applicants must demonstrate exceptional communication skills and experience working in a collaboration and consulting service environment in academia, industry or government. Preference will be given to the candidates with collaboration experience on clinical, observational and basic biomedical science studies, including experience in study design, data analysis and drafting data analysis report. Experience in promoting biostatistics collaboration and services among biomedical and health science investigators is a plus. Strong statistical programming skills (including SAS, R, STAT etc.), excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary range will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Candidates should submit a letter describing their qualifications and interests, unofficial transcripts of their degree, along with their curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references to: http://p.rfer.us/UTH1Yd2Ct. Search Committee for CBCDS, c/o Ms. Maricé Barahona, Department of Biostatistics, UTHealth School of Public Health, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 1200 Pressler Street, E-835, Houston, Texas 77030, FAX: 713-500-9440, Email: Marice.Barahona@uth.tmc.edu

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is an EO/AA employer. M/F/D/V. This is a security-sensitive position and thereby subject to Texas Education code §51.215. A background check will be required for the final candidate.

Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Biostatistics UTHealth School of Public Health

Company Information: 1200 Pressler St, RAS E835 Houston. TX 77030

Company Information: The Department of Biostatistics and Data Science housed inside the School of Public Health has a 40+ year history at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), and is committed to excellence in research, education and collaboration services in biostatistics and data science. The department currently has more than 20 full-time faculty members and 100 students (M.P.H., M.S. and Ph.D.). The department offers M.P.H, M.S., and Ph.D. degree programs in Biostatistics, including a new track in Data Science. Faculty members in the department maintain an active methodological research portfolio in Bayesian methods, clinical trials, categorical and longitudinal data analysis, survival analysis, times series, spatial statistics, computational genomics, bioinformatics, and statistical/machine learning, statistical methods for missing data, nonparametric/semiparametric methods and Big Data research. A unique strength and component of our department is the Coordinating Center for Clinical Trials (CCCT) which has a more-than-40-year history of successfully coordinating large multicenter clinical trials and providing comprehensive services for these endeavors. Our strong research profile and collaboration within the Texas Medical Center — the largest medical center in the world — offers access to other institutions, hospitals and research organizations. In addition to other computational resources at the School of Public Health, the department supports its own high-performance computing cluster. Also our school is composed of 6 campuses across the state (Austin, Brownsville, Dallas, El Paso, Houston and San Antonio) that teach and conduct research across campuses.

Position Title: Open Rank Faculty Positions

Duties and Responsibilities: Applications are currently being accepted, with flexible start dates, to fill one or more tenured/tenure eligible faculty positions within the department at the level of assistant, associate, or full professor. We are seeking applicants with demonstrated methodological research and collaborative experience to enhance our research portfolio of existing areas and expand to the new areas, including (but not limited to) causal inference, clinical trial coordination, functional data analysis, qualitative data analysis, or statistical approaches/algorithms for novel and complex data types such as streaming data, imaging, audio, video, text or other unstructured data. Strong candidates will also have exceptional collaborative and communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to conduct independent research, as exemplified by extramural grant support. In addition candidates will be responsible for teaching and advising graduate students, maintaining collaborative and methodological research, and providing departmental and university services across the six campuses in our institution.

Position Qualifications: A Ph.D. degree in biostatistics, statistics or related disciplines is required. Applicants must demonstrate experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment, or commitment to do so as a faculty member at the School of Public Health. In addition, evidence of both methodological and collaborative peer-reviewed publications in one of the above-mentioned or related areas, extramural research support, solid teaching experience at the graduate level, and excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Salary Range: Competitive

Benefits:

Website: https://sph.uth.edu/divisions/biostatistics/

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Academic rank will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate. Candidates should submit a letter describing their qualifications and interests, unofficial transcripts of their degree, along with their curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references to: https://www.uth.edu/hr/uthealth-careers

DATE REVISED

September 28, 2015

JOB TITLE

Senior Statistician

JOB CODE

9225

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

UNIT/DEPARTMENT

Various

REPORTS TO:

Dr. José-

SUPERVISES:

None

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the design of statistically valid research studies and of the application of advanced statistical methods for conducting analyses and preparing reports

POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Develops valid research study designs.
Develops advanced statistical models including but not limited to linear regression models, logistic regression models, and survival analyses. Develops and presents reports resulting from statistical models and analyses. Analyzes the final material in the form of reports and records, including detail and summary tables, graphs and charts.
Performs advanced statistical analyses.
Develops survey methodologies and questionnaires using acceptable scientific practices.
Presents results to appropriate institutional committees and groups.
Supervises the routine tabulation of data and edits. Supervises the calculation of means, medians quantities, percentiles and coefficients of correlation. Supervise Master’s-student and Doctoral-student Graduate Assistants.
Performs other duties as assigned.

CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

No certification is required.

Skills:

Advanced statistical skills
Research study design skills
Research study supervision skills
Proficiency in SAS or R programming is required; Proficiency in both is preferred
Experience with clinical trials is preferred
Experience with creating data monitoring committee reports is preferred.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

Required: Master’s Degree in statistics, or research related discipline

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

Four (4) years of experience analyzing outcomes resulting from survey data, internal data, and external data.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

SECURITY SENSITIVE: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215