| Associate/Full
Professor of Biostatistics
The Division of Biostatistics (www.biostat.umn.edu), School of
Public Health, at the University of Minnesota announces an opening
for a tenure-track faculty position at the Professor or Associate
Professor level.
We are interested in individuals who have a strong record in statistical
methodology or clinical trials research. Emphasis will be placed
on the quality of the candidate's research and teaching record and
the ability to make an immediate impact on our PhD program through
teaching advanced courses and advising. The successful candidate
will be expected to take an active part in research with other investigators
in the School of Public Health, the Medical School, and other units
of the University.
The Division of Biostatistics (www.biostat.umn.edu) currently includes
21 graduate faculty and 65 staff. The Division offers MS, MPH, and
PhD degrees, and interacts in teaching and advising with the U of
Minnesota School of Statistics. At the present time, we enroll 50
graduate students (34 MS and 16 PhD). Current faculty research in
statistical methodology includes analysis of spatial and longitudinal
data, Bayes and empirical Bayes methods, computer-intensive methods
such as Markov chain Monte Carlo, survival analysis, clinical trials
design, statistical genetics/genomics, generalized linear models,
latent variable modeling, and categorical data analysis.
The Division has an international reputation as the home of the
statistical coordinating centers for a number of clinical trials
in AIDS/HIV, lung disease, and cardiovascular disease. Other major
research areas of applied research within the Division include cancer
prevention and treatment, dental research, environmental and occupational
health, health policy, chronic care, and smoking prevention. Multi-year
grants and contracts for various Divisional projects total over
$75 M. Division faculty actively participate with researchers in
the U of Minnesota's Biomedical Genomics Center and the Bioinformatics
Graduate Faculty. The University has extensive technological and
staff support for research initiatives in genetics and proteomics.
The salary range for this faculty position will be very competitive,
and the University of Minnesota offers excellent fringe benefits.
To apply, please send a letter specifying interest in the Full/Associate
Professor position; along with a curriculum vitae and names
of three references to:
Chair of Search Committee
Division of Biostatistics
A460 Mayo Building MMC 303
420 Delaware Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0378
We will begin reviewing applications after February 15, 2005,
and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and
employer.
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