Three Tenure Track Assistant Professor Positions
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 33 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: Assistant Professor
Duties and Responsibilities: Department of Biostatistics invites applications for three tenure track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. 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. Methodological research areas are always determined by the candidate based on his/her own interest and training but our vibrant collaborative environment offers methodological challenges that stimulate innovative statistical ideas. Teaching will be one or two courses 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 with excellent benefits. Department funds will be made available for professional travel and startup costs (computer, software, books, etc.) within University guidelines.
Application: The positions are immediately open. The search will continue until the positions are 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.
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Barry Katz
Department of Biostatistics
Indiana Univ School of Medicine
Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health
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