Instructor, Biostatistics

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine invites applications for multiple Instructor positions in the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics. The appointment is initially for one year with renewal possible based on performance and funding.

Expertise in statistics/biostatistics is required, with focus areas including imaging statistics, causal inference, and AI applications within biostatistics. Candidates should hold a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree required.
• Expertise in statistics/biostatistics is required.
• Areas of focus include imaging statistics, causal inference, and AI applications in biostatistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate on development and application of advanced statistical methodologies.
• Establish oneself as a research leader in their area of specialization.
• Develop a research portfolio through publications in leading journals and securing funding.
• Present at national and international meetings to demonstrate impact and innovation.
• Mentor students and postdocs; contribute to grant writing and independent research programs.

Skills

Biostatistics expertise

Statistical methodology

Research collaboration

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent

Tools

R

SAS

Python

Job description

University of Pennsylvania: Perelman School of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine - Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date

Oct 15, 2025

Deadline

Oct 15, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Instructor positions in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Expertise is required in the specific area of statistics or biostatistics. Areas we are currently focusing on include, but are not limited to, imaging statistics, causal inference, and AI with applications within biostatistics. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.

Responsibilities may include leadership and collaboration in the development and application of advanced statistical methodology. The ability to establish oneself as a research leader in their area of specialization is required and developing a research portfolio through publication in leading journals and acquiring research funding to support this program are expected. Presentations at national and international scientific meetings are also required to demonstrate innovation and impact.

The successful applicant will have an opportunity to collaborate with and, potentially, mentor students and postdoctoral researchers; and develop an independent research program with opportunities to write and submit articles to peer-reviewed publications as well as participate in writing grant applications.