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| Job Title: |
Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Biostatistics
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University of South Carolina
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8/29/2024
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Full-Time
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Biostatistics
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1
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Columbia, SC USA
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| Compensation: |
Commensurate with Experience
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| Position Description: |
The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the Arnold School of Public Health (ASPH) at the University of South Carolina (USC) invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track faculty position in biostatistics at the rank of Assistant Professor. All areas of biostatistics expertise will be considered but candidates with research expertise in high-dimensional data analysis, classification, risk prediction, precision medicine, clinical trials, causal inference, bioinformatics/informatics, and computational biology with applications to public health and/or medicine are particularly encouraged to apply. Requirements include an earned doctoral degree by the start date of employment in biostatistics, statistics, bioinformatics, or a related field with demonstrated evidence of high-quality scholarly research in the development of statistical methods and knowledge of data from electronic health records, brain imaging, clinical trials, or large-scale -omics studies (e.g., genomics, proteomics, metabolomics). The candidate must demonstrate the potential to successfully compete for external research funding, teach graduate-level courses, and collaborate with public health and/or biomedical researchers. The successful applicant will contribute to the department’s mission of research and training by maintaining an active methodological research program, collaborating with multidisciplinary research teams, mentoring graduate students, and teaching graduate-level biostatistics courses to biostatistics and public health students.
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Requirements include an earned doctoral degree by the start date of employment in biostatistics, statistics, bioinformatics, or a related field with demonstrated evidence of high-quality scholarly research in the development of statistical methods and knowledge of data from electronic health records, brain imaging, clinical trials, or large-scale -omics studies (e.g., genomics, proteomics, metabolomics). The candidate must demonstrate the potential to successfully compete for external research funding, teach graduate-level courses, and collaborate with public health and/or biomedical researchers. The successful applicant will contribute to the department’s mission of research and training by maintaining an active methodological research program, collaborating with multidisciplinary research teams, mentoring graduate students, and teaching graduate-level biostatistics courses to biostatistics and public health students.
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Located in the capital city of Columbia SC, USC is a comprehensive Carnegie University of High Research Activity and Community Engagement. USC has five Health Science Units in addition to ASPH: 1) School of Medicine in Columbia 2) School of Medicine in Greenville, 3) College of Nursing, 4) College of Pharmacy, and 5) College of Social Work. ASPH was founded in 1975. Among public universities in the US, the ASPH ranks second in overall enrollment and fourth in NIH funding. ASPH consists of six departments and several research centers that address topics such as Big Data, disease prevention, nutrition and physical activity, cancer, health services and policy, rural and minority health, aging, and health disparities. The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics is home to 33 full-time faculty members,11 in the Biostatistics Division and 22 in the Epidemiology Division. The faculty’s robust research portfolio includes funding from a broad spectrum of federal agencies (e.g., NIH and CDC) and non- profit organizations. The department has a rich tradition of producing outstanding trainees. Currently, 112 students are enrolled in our master’s and doctoral degree programs. The department, school, and university provide a strong collaborative environment for cross-disciplinary team science across the public health research continuum. More information about ASPH and the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics can be found at www.sph.sc.edu. Columbia, SC enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine annually and has ready access to pristine beaches, lakes, rivers, and mountains. The city hosts historical and cultural attractions, festivals, performing arts and sporting events, parks and outdoor recreation including Congaree National Park and 50,000-acre Lake Murray.
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| Closing Date: |
11/29/2024
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| Contact Name: |
Janine Rominger, Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Biostatistics
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janiner@mailbox.sc.edu
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To apply: Applications require 1) application letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) research statement, 4) teaching statement, and 5) contact information for three references. Submit your application at the following link: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/174904 Application review will begin by November 1st and the search will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2025. For additional information, please contact Janine Rominger at janiner@mailbox.sc.edu or (803)-777-7666.
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| Additional Information: |
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations. USC offers a robust benefits package described at: http://www.sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions /human
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