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Statistician/Biostatistician Tenure-Line Faculty
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The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from women and minorities, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees.The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong or demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Position Information
| Position/Rank | Statistician/Biostatistician Tenure-Line Faculty, Rank DOQ |
|---|---|
| Department | 00958 - DFPM-Administration |
| City | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Track | Tenure Track |
| New Position to Begin | When filled |
| Details | Statistician/Biostatistician Tenure-Line Faculty Position, Rank DOQ The Department of Family and Preventive Medicine’s (DFPM) Division of Occupational and Environmental Health (OEH) at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking exceptional candidates for a statistician or biostatistician faculty position. Rank and track are dependent on qualifications. We seek applications from exceptional individuals in statistics or biostatistics. This exciting open-track position is with a growing, nationally-recognized Occupational Injury Prevention (OIP) MS and PhD program and includes responsibilities in areas of research, teaching, and administration with significant innovative potential. In addition to classroom and/or distance-based teaching, student guidance and research, this may also involve up to 25% administration and service activities for successful applicant at a more senior-level appointment. This faculty position is dedicated to both the collaborative support of the Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (RMCOEH) and for conducting extramurally-funded research as either a co-investigator or principal investigator. The RMCOEH is one of the USA’s 18 Education and Research Centers in OEH, is a multi-university center with programs also at Weber State University and spans the U.Utah campus to include the Ergonomics and Safety program in Mechanical Engineering (MEEN) and Economics. Teaching opportunities for this position include graduate OEH and MEEN. Additional opportunities include administration/service, and collaborative research/statistical consulting. The successful candidate is encouraged to collaborate with the broader biostatistics community at the University of Utah through affiliation with the Division of Biostatistics in the Department of Population Health Sciences and through membership in the Study Design and Biostatistics Center (SDBC) of the University of Utah’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI). The University of Utah, located in beautiful Salt Lake City, is the flagship institution for higher education in Utah, and was recently ranked Utah’s best employer by Forbes Magazine. The University of Utah is a research-intensive doctoral-granting institution, and member of the PAC-12. Consistent with these roles, the University of Utah provides contemporary infrastructure to support research and teaching. Job Summary: The primary responsibilities of this position include: developing and maintaining an extramurally-funded research program; teaching up to two graduate courses per year; recruiting and mentoring graduate students; and performing service to the University and profession. Appointment at advanced rank may involve up to 25% effort in administrative service activities. Supervisory Responsibilities: The position requires supervision and mentorship of graduate students. Appointment at advanced rank requires mentorship of junior faculty, and assuming more administrative responsibilities, as needed. Qualifications: Candidates should possess a doctoral degree in statistics or biostatistics from an accredited institution of higher education. Candidates interested in positions on the tenure track are expected to demonstrate excellent potential (Assistant Professor) or a track record (Associate/Full Professor) of obtaining extramural funding to advance their research program. Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills in English are required. Qualified individuals with substantive expertise in the expert integration of statistics with occupational health, environmental health, public health, epidemiology, health services research, community-engaged research, mixed methods, translational science, clinical research, and implementation science research are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional preferred qualifications: • Postdoctoral or fellowship research training • Strong record of peer-reviewed publications • Strong record of obtaining extramural research funding • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively on concurrent research projects • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral skills Candidates should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae, along with the completed application. The online application is available at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/145260 Questions about the program can be directed to: Matt Thiese, PhD, MSPH Division of Occupational and Environmental Health Department of Family and Preventive Medicine 801-587-3322 matt.thiese@hsc.utah.edu The University of Utah was founded in 1850, is a member of the PAC-12, is ranked as one of the top US public research universities, and is particularly distinguished in medicine, genetics, and engineering. Located in Salt Lake City adjacent to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, the University of Utah is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah, serving over 31,000 students, including over 2,000 international students and scholars from over 114 different countries. The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission. |
| EEO/Non-Discrimination Information | The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action: Director/ Title IX Coordinator |
| Notice | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations. https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. |
| Special Instructions for Candidates | |
| Open Date | 02/27/2023 |
| Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Requisition Number | PRN03211F |
| Type | Faculty |
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