Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Biostatistics

United Arab Emirates University; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UAE is seeking a full-time faculty member in Biostatistics. The successful candidate will teach biostatistics to undergraduate and graduate students and lead advanced statistical research projects relevant to community health. Key qualifications include a PhD in Biostatistics and experience in teaching at the university level. Strong collaboration with local health authorities and institutions is encouraged, along with opportunities for research that impacts communities in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in teaching biostatistics or related courses at the university level.
• Experience in advanced biostatistical methods, deep learning, and machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct teaching of biostatistics to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Supervise PhD students and participate in curriculum development.
• Initiate and lead research projects relevant to community health.

Skills

Teaching biostatistics

Advanced statistical research

Collaboration with health authorities

Supervision of PhD students

Education

PhD degree in Biostatistics

Job description

Job Description

The College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS), UAE University, is seeking to appoint a full-time faculty member to contribute to its teaching, research, and consultancy activities in Biostatistics. We are looking to appoint a suitable candidate with training, experience, and achievements in Biostatistics. The successful candidate will assist in teaching biostatistics to undergraduate medical students, and graduate students, including the inaugural MSc in Clinical Research. The candidate should be expected to conduct advanced statistical research, contribute to the supervision of PhD students, and participate in curriculum development and academic program enhancement. The appointee is anticipated to initiate and be the principal investigator for research projects relevant to the health of communities in the UAE. There are good opportunities for collaboration with colleagues in the CMHS and other UAEU colleges, in addition to local and regional institutions. Particular importance is attached to developing strong links with educational establishments, health authorities, government agencies, and other institutions in the UAE and the wider region. International collaboration is encouraged. The successful candidate will also share administrative work in the IPH and CMHS, including serving on committees, coordinating the courses, invigilating examinations, and contributing to student assessments.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants should possess a PhD degree in Biostatistics or equivalent. Demonstrated experience in teaching biostatistics or related courses at the university level.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD degree in Biostatistics and relevant experience in advanced biostatistical methods, deep learning, machine learning, and longitudinal models. A strong record of research with publications in peer-reviewed journals.