Assistant Research Professor in Biostatistics and Health Data Science

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University invites applications for an Assistant Research Professor in Biostatistics and Health Data Science within the BHDS department of the IU School of Medicine on the Indianapolis campus. The position emphasizes biomedical informatics, multimodal AI, medical imaging, and large-scale data modeling, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration across clinical and data-science disciplines.

The successful candidate will contribute to federally funded research programs, participate in a

Qualifications

• PhD in Biostatistics or related field required.
• Experience in biostatistics, health data science, or informatics research preferred.

Responsibilities

• Focus on biomedical informatics, multimodal AI, and medical imaging.
• Engage in interdisciplinary research across biostatistics, health data science, and informatics.
• Contribute to large NIH-funded projects and collaborate with clinical and data science teams.

Education

PhD in Biostatistics

Job description

Posting Details

Title: Assistant Research Professor in Biostatistics and Health Data Science

Appointment Type: Scientist Track Faculty

Department: IUSM - Biostatistics

Campus: IU School of Medicine Indianapolis

Position Summary: Faculty position in biostatistics, health data science, and informatics areas available in the Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science (BHDS), associated with the Indiana University School of Medicine and Fairbanks School of Public Health on the Indianapolis campus. Position level is Assistant Research Professor/Non-Tenure track. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast growing BHDS Department with 36 faculty members and more than 50 professional staff. We are dedicated to excellence in biostatistical, health data science, and informatics research and education. We have an extensive portfolio of research program in related areas. Our NIH funding as principal investigators and co-investigators has been ranked among the top in the nation. The Department currently has an ongoing PhD program in Biostatistics, MS program in Biostatistics, and BS program in Health Data Science. We have established strong collaborations with both clinical and basic science research departments and divisions and health systems including IU Health and Eskenazi Hospitals as well as strong partnerships with major research institutes and centers including Regenstrief Institute, Center for Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Indiana Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), Indiana University Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, Indiana Institute of Biomedical Research, and Indiana Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. Additional details about the Department and the PhD program are available on our web page: https://medicine.iu.edu/biostatistics.

The position will focus on biomedical informatics, multimodal artificial intelligence, medical imaging, biomedical data modeling, and software/data engineering for large collaborative biomedical research programs.

The successful candidate will participate in interdisciplinary research involving multimodal biomedical data integration, medical imaging, graph-based and AI modeling, biomedical informatics, and development of research software and data platforms. The position is expected to contribute to large collaborative federally funded research programs and to work closely with investigators across biomedical, clinical, and data science disciplines.

The Indianapolis Campus is the focal point of health professions education at Indiana University, and the School of Medicine is the country’s second largest allopathic medical school. Indianapolis consistently ranks high nationally on many of the “best places to live” lists and has an economy that is growing in the life sciences arena. In addition, it has always been one of the cities with the lowest cost of living. Carmel, Indy’s northern neighbor, was recently named as the best mid-sized city in the country.

IUSM is committed to being a welcoming campus community and we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana.

Indianapolis is the capital and most populous city in the State of Indiana. It is growing economically thanks to a strong corporate base anchored by the life sciences. Indiana is home to one of the largest concentrations of health sciences companies in the nation. Indianapolis has a sophisticated blend of charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. The growing residential base is supported by rich amenities and quality of life – the city possesses a variety of professional sports, arts venues and outdoor recreation areas. Residents of this dynamic city, and surrounding suburbs, enjoy leading educational systems and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population. Indianapolis International Airport is a top-ranked international airport, being named “Best Airport in North America” by Airports Council International for many years. For additional information on life in Indy: https://faculty.medicine.iu.edu/relocation

The search will continue until the positions are filled.

Posting Number: IUSM-02524-2026

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate or Terminal degree is required. Quals: PhD in Biostatistics, Requirements include a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in biostatistics, health data science, biomedical engineering, statistics, informatics, data science, computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, or related fields.

Department Contact for Questions

Jing Su, PhD

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Supplemental Questions

1. * How did you hear about this position?
   • Personal Contact: At Professional Meeting or Conference
   • Personal Contact: Direct Contact by Search Committee
   • Personal Contact: Referred by colleague or advisor
   • Personal Contact: School of Medicine recruiter
   • Personal Contact: IUHP Physician Recruiter
   • Announcement: Other Journal or Magazine
   • Announcement: Other Website
2. * Are you a dual career partner (your partner or spouse is already being recruited)?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Have you previously been employed with IU?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of Application
3. List Of References

Optional Documents