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Job Opportunities in Public Health and Academia Chronicle for Higher Education Center for Disease Control University of Maryland, College Park School of Public Health Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics Position Vacancy: Biostatistics, Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics invites applications for an assistant professor tenure-track faculty position in Biostatistics in our new School of Public Health. Our Department examines and applies established epidemiological and quantitative methods, and new scientifically grounded approaches, to address health determinants. We offer an MPH degree with concentrations in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and a PhD in Epidemiology. The position represents a unique opportunity to join a growing department and contribute to an exciting research agenda and graduate student training program. QUALIFICATIONS Qualified candidates should possess a doctoral degree in biostatistics or statistics and submit a record of scholarly achievement in biostatistics or statistics that supports a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank. Candidates should demonstrate the potential to develop and conduct an independent research program using applied and quantitative methods to address public health issues. The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in the department, the school, and the university is highly desirable. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in statistical methods that can be applied to the study of health disparities, chronic disease, behavioral factors, or related areas. A wide range of collaborative opportunities exist at the University, and with nearby Federal, state and local government agencies, non-profit organizations, and other academic institutions. Qualified candidates will have the ability to teach graduate level biostatis! RESPONSIBILITIES Successful candidates should demonstrate the potential to incrementally establish and maintain external funding for a multidisciplinary research agenda. They will have a commitment to excellence in teaching and advising graduate students, teach graduate level biostatistics courses, recruit and mentor graduate students, and engage in university and professional service. Effective interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills are essential. SALARY and APPOINTMENT DATE This is a 12-month tenure-track appointment with guaranteed salary in the mid-$60,000 with options for increased salary with extramural funding. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointments may begin August 2008 or a mutually agreed upon date. APPLICATION For full consideration, applicants should submit (a) an application letter clearly describing their qualifications for the assistant professor position described above, (b) a current curriculum vitae, (c) a 1- page description of current research interests, and (d) contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. Application materials should be addressed to Olivia Carter-Pokras, Ph.D., at opokras@umd.edu (electronic submissions of PDF documents preferred), or mailed to her at 1240D HHP Bldg, College Park, MD 20742. The University of Maryland is a Research Intensive University. College Park is the flagship campus of the University of Maryland System with over 2,500 faculty and 25,000 undergraduate and 10,000 graduate students. The University is located 8 miles from Washington D.C. For further information on the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, visit our Web Site: The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to increasing the diversity of its faculty and administrators. We encourage applications from qualified individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. Applications from minority and women candidates are strongly encouraged. |