The University of Virginia (UVA) Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS) is currently seeking applications for an open rank faculty position in the Division of Biostatistics. This tenure eligible position will play a major roles in participating in collaborative research projects and in developing independent high-impact statistical research.

The successful candidate is expected to have experience in neuroscience research, particularly Alzheimer’s disease, and analysis methods for health equities / disparities research. In addition, the position will provide opportunities for developing his/her own high-impact statistical research. The successful applicant must be motivated, independent and highly organized, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Finally, the successful applicant will have administrative, teaching and service responsibilities, and be expected to participate in appropriate national and international organizations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Ph.D in biostatistics, statistics, or a related quantitative field
  
• A track record of or potential for high-impact methodologic or applied statistical research
  
• Experience with statistical analysis methods for neuroscience and/or health equities research a strong record of peer-reviewed publications
  
• Experience in the design and execution of early phase clinical trials
  
• Proven track record of or potential for extramural funding
  
• Teaching experience at the graduate level, with mentoring of trainees and junior faculty.

Preferred Requirements

• Active extramural funding for NIH or similar Federal programs
  
• Experience in statistical analysis methods in Alzheimer’s Disease Research
  
• Experience with observational studies
  
• A strong record of peer-reviewed publications in both statistical methods and collaborative research

This position will remain open till filled . The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.

To Apply:

Please apply through Workday , and search for R0041499. Complete an application online with the following documents:

• Resume
  
• Cover Letter
  
• Research Statement
  
• Teaching Statement
  
• Diversity Statement
  
• Contact information for 3 references
  

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'.

For questions about the application process please contact Yelena Markazyan Academic Recruiter, ym3mm @virginia.edu

UVA is located in beautiful Charlottesville with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the eastern shore and the nation's Capital. Charlottesville is one of the best places to live; outdoors, vibrant town with culture, music, restaurants, excellent schools, etc. Opportunities for excellent clinical, and laboratory-based research and teaching pursuits working within the collegial work environment are available.

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For more information on the benefits available to faculty at UVA, visit https://provost.virginia.edu/subsite/faculty-development and hr.virginia.edu/benefits .

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The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.