Faculty position in biostatistics at Virginia Tech

The International Society for Bayesian Analysis; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a faculty member in biostatistics for a tenure-track position to begin in Fall 2023. The role includes developing a robust research agenda, mentoring students, and engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and a commitment to diversity in education.

Qualifications

• Strong background in biostatistics and health analytics.
• Demonstrated experience with interdisciplinary research.
• Ability to advise a diverse student body.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a research program focused on biostatistics and health analytics.
• Attract and maintain external funding for research.
• Provide effective instruction and advising to students.

Skills

Biostatistics

Health Analytics

Interdisciplinary Research

Leadership

Education

Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Statistics, or related field

Job description

Faculty position in biostatistics at Virginia Tech

Faculty position in biostatistics at Virginia Tech

The Virginia Tech Department of Statistics (www.stat.vt.edu ) invites applications for an open rank tenured or tenure track faculty position in biostatistics / health analytics to begin in Fall 2023. Requirements include a Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Informatics or a closely related field. The position is a 9-month tenure or tenure-track appointment with the opportunity to conduct additional extramurally funded research in the summer. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The successful applicant will maintain a superb research program that is focused on the development of biostatistics and health analytics methods with applications in areas such as precision medicine, clinical trials, population health research or health services research, and/or the improvement of clinical care. It is expected that the candidate will attract and maintain external funding to support her/his program, and will collaborate with scientists across campus, including the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute (http://research.vtc.vt.edu/ ), the Virginia Tech School of Medicine (http://medicine.vtc.vt.edu/ ), and the Virginia Tech Public Health Program (http://mph.vetmed.vt.edu/index.html ).

This position is part of a major emphasis on statistics and biostatistics — including health analytics, data science, and empirically-based decision making — at Virginia Tech. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to be key players in the development of a Biostatistics program, to help promote research in the health sciences, foster synergistic interactions among Virginia Tech faculty, and support the emerging health sciences by building a foundation for additional biostatistics education and research. Expectations for this position also include providing effective instruction and advising to a diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students; continuing development of professional capabilities and scholarly activities; curriculum development; participation in department, college, and university governance; and professional service. The faculty handbook (available at www.provost.vt.edu ) provides a complete description of faculty responsibilities. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have a strong background in biostatistics and health analytics with strong promise for developing, or in the case of senior applicants continuing, a well-funded, internationally distinguished research program; demonstrated experience with and commitment to interdisciplinary research; willingness to cross disciplinary boundaries to tackle complex scientific challenges; a desire to advise and teach a student body which is diverse with respect to socio-economic status, interests, and abilities; and commitment/sensitivity to address issues of diversity in the university community.

Applicants must have a demonstrated track record of leadership in the development of biostatistics programs, both pedagogical and research, a distinguished scholarly record, and/or demonstrated examples of interdisciplinary scholarship employing statistical and data analytical techniques in support of health research.

Applicants must have earned a doctorate in a relevant discipline at the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in developing and deploying programs to attract members of underserved populations into biostatistics.

Review Date
August 1, 2023

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. For questions please contact Michele Loy at [e-mail].

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Michele Loy at [e-mail] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.