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The Division of Biostatistics (www.biostat.umn.edu), School of Public Health, at the University of Minnesota announces an opening for a tenured or tenure-track position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level.

We seek individuals with a PhD in bioinformatics, biostatistics, statistics, computer science, or a related area, who have a strong academic record, who will carry out independent research in bioinformatics, and who will contribute to our graduate program through teaching and advising students. The successful candidate will have strong indications of research promise (Assistant Professor level) or a strong record of research (Associate, or Full Professor level) in bioinformatics or a closely related area. Interest in collaboration with researchers in genomics and human health and indications of ability to teach and advise students will also be factors in selecting candidates for this position.

The successful candidate will be expected to take an active part in collaborations with other researchers in the School of Public Health, the Medical School, the College of Biological Sciences, and other units within the University of Minnesota. In addition to the Division of Biostatistics, the University supports extensive research in bioinformatics and genetics through (1) the Institute of Human Genetics, (2) the Department of Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development, (3) the Cancer Center (4) the Biomedical Genomics Center, (5) the Division of Epidemiology and Community Health in the School of Public Health, (6) the Advanced Genetic Analysis Center, and other units. The University has state-of-the-art technology for genetics research, genomics, and proteomics which provides an outstanding opportunity to develop novel approaches to cutting edge problems in these fields.

The Division of Biostatistics currently includes 21 graduate faculty and 65 staff. At the present time, we enroll 50 graduate students (34 MS and 16 PhD). Current faculty research in statistical methodology includes bioinformatics and genomics, spatial data, Bayes and empirical Bayes methods, computer-intensive methods such as Markov-Chain Monte Carlo, survival analysis, clinical trials design and analysis, generalized linear models, and categorical data analysis.

The Division has an international reputation as the home for the statistical coordinating centers for a number of clinical trials in AIDS/HIV, lung disease, and cardiovascular disease. Other major areas of applied research within the Division include cancer prevention and treatment, genetics of asthma, genomic investigation of HIV and transplant medicine, dental research, environmental and occupational health, health policy, chronic care, and smoking prevention.

The salary range for this faculty position will be competitive, and the University of Minnesota offers excellent fringe benefits.

For consideration, please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three references to:

Dr. Cavan Reilly PhD, Chair of Search Committee for Bioinformatics position
c/o: Ms. Sally Olander
Division of Biostatistics
A460 Mayo Building, MMC 303
420 Delaware Street SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455.

Applications received before February 15, 2005 will be considered for a first round of interviews, and applications will continue to be accepted thereafter until the position is filled.

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.