Open rank faculty position, Position #F34450.Virginia Commonwealth University - Department of Biostatistics

Duties & Responsibilities: Applicants should have collaborative research experience. Primary responsibilities include teaching and advising graduate students as well as conducting independent methodological research. In addition, the successful applicant will be expected to collaborate with other VCU investigators in related fields in obtaining extramural grant support.

Company Information: The Department of Biostatistics at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is seeking to fill a tenured/tenure-eligible faculty position at the level of assistant, associate, or full professor. The Department of Biostatistics has a 40+ year history in the VCU School of Medicine and is committed to excellence in both biostatistical research and graduate education. The department offers both M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Biostatistics, including a concentration in Genomic Biostatistics, a M.S. in Clinical Research in Biostatistics, and a Master of Public Health.



Position Qualifications: Seeking applicants with training and research interest in the design and statistical analysis of high-throughput genomic data (e.g., next generation sequencing, microarray, proteomic technologies), bioinformatics, computational biology, or closely related area. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in biostatistics, statistics or related field, demonstrated experience in the analyses of high-throughput genomic or proteomic data, familiarity with statistical programming environments for analyzing such data, and excellent oral and written communication skills. All candidates should have demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Salary Range: Open

Web Site: http://www.biostatistics.vcu.edu/

Application Address: Potential candidates can submit applications, including a statement of research, teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae and contact information for three professional references, via mail – to Yvonne Hargrove, Department of Biostatistics, Virginia Commonwealth University, P.O. Box 980032, Richmond, VA 23298-0032 – or by e-mail to yfhargro@vcu.edu. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Contact Email: yfhargro@vcu.edu