The Division of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, at the University of Minnesota is announcing openings for:
- a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor; full details and a link to apply can be found at https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/333095.
- a non-tenure track (contract) faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, who will also be a member of the Biostatistics Core of the Masonic Cancer Center (https://www.cancer.umn.edu/); full details and a link to apply can be found at https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/333104.
- a non-tenure track (contract) faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, who will also be part of an inter-departmental Childhood Cancer Genomics Group (https://ccgg.umn.edu) focused on pediatric cancer research (prior knowledge of pediatric cancer not required); full details and a link to apply can be found at https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/333098.
The Division of Biostatistics has significant strengths in biostatistics methods and collaborative research. Current research in statistical methodology includes causal inference, adaptive clinical trials, statistical genetics and bioinformatics including genomics and proteomics, analysis of spatial and longitudinal data, biomedical imaging, survival analysis, meta-analysis and data synthesis, and statistical methods for wearable technology.
Division of Biostatistics faculty actively collaborate with researchers throughout the Academic Health Center on NIH-funded research projects related to cancer, cardiovascular disease, infectious disease, dentistry and periodontology, psychiatry/psychology, transplantation, chronic and neurodegenerative diseases, and smoking prevention. At the present time, the Division has statistical and data coordinating centers for NIH-funded clinical trials networks in HIV/AIDS, Ebola and other infectious diseases, and lower urinary tract infections and bladder health. Multi-year grants and contracts for various Divisional projects total over $150M.
The Division of Biostatistics (www.sph.umn.edu/biostatistics) currently includes 32 graduate faculty and over 60 staff. The Division offers MS, MPH, and PhD degrees as well as a Certificate in Applied Biostatistics, and interacts in teaching, advising and research with the University of Minnesota School of Statistics. The Division currently has 92 graduate students (43 MS and 49 PhD).
The salary range for these positions will be very competitive, and the University of Minnesota offers excellent fringe benefits. Applications received on or before November 22, 2019 will be given first consideration for an interview; however, we will continue to accept applications until the positions are filled. Please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. David Vock (vock@umn.edu), with questions.
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Lynn Eberly
Professor of Biostatistics
University of Minnesota, School of Public Health
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