Assistant Professor in Biostatistics (Tenure-Track)

The Division of Biostatistics and Health Data Science, School of Public Health, at the University of Minnesota has an opening for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor rank. Applicants must have a PhD in biostatistics, statistics, or a related discipline. Areas of particular interest include methods for personalized and precision medicine, causal inference, the design of pragmatic and adaptive clinical trials, the analysis of high dimensional and functional data, network and graphical models, data integration, meta-analysis, and biomedical imaging. However, candidates in all research areas are encouraged to apply.

Tenure-track faculty in the division are expected to develop their own independent statistical methods research program; engage in collaborative research with researchers across Health Sciences and other areas of the University of Minnesota, seek external funding by submitting grant applications; participate in the Division's teaching program through classroom instruction and advising students at the graduate level; and serve on division and school level committees.

We are strongly committed to recruiting, mentoring, and retaining faculty with a diversity of experiences and support the advancement of the School of Public Health's Strategic Plan for Antiracism. We recognize that scholars from historically disadvantaged groups may not have had the same access to opportunities and may have faced substantial barriers on their academic journey, and hence we are committed to carrying out a holistic evaluation of all applicants for the position. Individuals who have experienced such barriers are encouraged to discuss them in their application materials.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must have a PhD in biostatistics, statistics, or a related discipline.

The Division of Biostatistics and Health Data Science currently includes 36 faculty members and 61 staff. Faculty regularly publish in the top methodological journals across all major biostatistical research areas, including causal inference, clinical trials, statistical genetics, bioinformatics, genomics and proteomics, analysis of spatial and longitudinal data, biomedical imaging, survival analysis, meta-analysis and data synthesis, and mobile health. Division faculty are active in a wide range of collaborative research projects including high-profile studies of cancer, cardiovascular disease, infectious disease, dentistry and periodontology, psychiatry/psychology, transplantation, chronic and neurodegenerative diseases, and tobacco control. The Division's Coordinating Centers for Biometric Research (CCBR) is considered a field leader in clinical trial coordination and has been instrumental in designing and executing seminal vaccine and treatment trials in HIV/AIDS, Ebola, influenza, and COVID-19. Several Division faculty have leadership roles in major cross-disciplinary initiatives, including the Biostatistical Design and Analysis Center (BDAC) of the Clinical and Translational Science Institute and the Biostatistics Core of the Masonic Cancer Center, the Analytics Core of the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain, the Innovative Methods and Data Science and RapidEval Programs in the Center for Learning Health Systems Sciences, and the Genomics Data Commons.

The Division offers MS and PhD degrees in Biostatistics and a MPH in Public Health Data Science, with a current enrollment of 164 graduate students (70 Doctoral, 94 Masters). Students come to our programs from top undergraduate and graduate institutions across the U.S. and around the world, attracted by the quality of our faculty, a reasonable student-faculty ratio, our dedication to student success, and the modest cost of living in the Twin Cities. Division students regularly win prestigious student paper awards at top national and international conferences; approximately half pursue careers in academia, and half choose paths in private industry and government.

The University of Minnesota is a top-ranked public research university, known for its vibrant academic community and strong support for interdisciplinary research. The Division is located on the University of Minnesota campus, which straddles the Mississippi River and is centrally located in Minneapolis. Campus is served by plentiful public transportation, including a light rail line stop across the street from Division offices. On-campus parking is also readily available on a contract or daily fee basis. The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul offer all the usual amenities of a major metropolitan area; one notable highlight is the urban parks system, which has frequently been ranked #1 in the nation. Livable neighborhoods are diverse and widespread, and housing prices remain moderate compared to other similarly sized metro areas. The salary range for this position is very competitive, and fringe benefits are excellent. The University of Minnesota is committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance, and offers a range of resources to help faculty succeed both professionally and personally.

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions to submit an application, which should include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, and the names of at least three references.

In their cover letter (maximum of 3 single-spaced pages), applicants should address their research interests, and are encouraged to comment on how they can contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment in the Division of Biostatistics and Health Data Science.

In addition, applicants should request that a letter of recommendation from each of the three references be sent to biostats@umn.edu. Please reference Job ID: 364532. Other questions regarding this position can be directed to the same email address.

Applications received on or before October 18, 2024 will be given first consideration for an interview; however, we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please email employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

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At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).