Associate Professor @ School of Biotechnology, Amritapuri

Amrita; Kollam; Vor Ort; INR 2.600.000 - 4.500.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham invites applications for the position of Associate Professor in Biostatistics with a strong AI/ML focus. The candidate will bridge classical statistical methodologies with cutting-edge AI/ML, lead interdisciplinary research, mentor doctoral and postgraduate students, and teach advanced courses in biostatistics, data science, and computational biology/health sciences.

The position emphasizes leadership in research, collaboration with multiple Amrita institutes, and a

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Statistics, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related quantitative discipline from a reputed institution.

Aufgaben

• Teaching UG, PG, and Ph.D. courses in Biostatistics, Statistics, and ML with practical coding labs.
• Lead AI/ML research in biostatistics, bioinformatics, public health, or clinical data science; secure grants and publish in top venues.
• Mentor Ph.D. scholars and collaborate with Amrita engineering schools and medical sciences institutions.

Kenntnisse

Biostatistics

AI/ML knowledge

Data science

Teaching & mentoring

Ausbildung

Ph.D. in Biostatistics/Statistics/Data Science/Bioinformatics/Applied Mathematics

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

SQL

Jobbeschreibung

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Associate Professor @ School of Biotechnology, Amritapuri

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham invites applications for Associate Professor in Biostatistics. The candidate will bridge classical statistical methodologies with cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), lead interdisciplinary research, mentor doctoral and postgraduate students, and teach advanced courses in biostatistics, data science, and computational biology/health sciences.

Job Title Associate Professor – Biostatistics (Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) Focus)

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Qualification

Qualification Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Statistics, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related quantitative discipline from a reputed institution (IISc, IITs, Central Universities, or recognized top global universities).

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching: Deliver UG, PG, and Ph.D. courses in Biostatistics, Statistics, and ML; use coding labs and real datasets; supervise projects and theses.
• Research: Lead AI/ML research in biostatistics, bioinformatics, public health, or clinical data science; secure SERB, ICMR, DBT, and DST grants; publish in Q1 journals and conferences.
• Mentorship & Collaboration:Guide Ph.D. scholars and faculty; collaborate with Amrita engineering schools, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, and global partners.
• Institutional Development:** Support curriculum, accreditation, administration, committees, and outreach.
• Statistical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in theoretical and applied biostatistics, multivariate analysis, longitudinal data analysis, survival analysis, and clinical trial design.
• AI & Machine Learning:Deep practical and theoretical knowledge of machine learning algorithms (e.g., Support Vector Machines, Random Forests, Gradient Boosting), deep learning architectures, and statistical learning theory.
• Programming & Tools:Advanced proficiency in programming languages and tools commonly used for statistical modeling and AI (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB, SQL).
• Interdisciplinary Vision:Ability to translate complex biological, health, or clinical datasets into actionable, productizable AI-driven insights.
• Soft Skills:Exceptional communication, collaborative ethos, and leadership qualities suited for a multi-disciplinary academic environment.