Assistant Professor
University of South Carolina

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Assistant Professor

Columbia

Arnold School of Public Health

ASPH Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Salary commensurate with experience

Full Time

37.5

Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

9 months

Richland

Tenure-Track/Tenured

Faculty

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the Arnold School of Public Health (ASPH) at the University of South Carolina (USC) invites applications for two nine-month tenure-track faculty positions in Biostatistics at the rank of Assistant Professor. All areas of biostatistics expertise will be considered but candidates with research expertise in bioinformatics/informatics, computational biology, high-dimensional data analysis, classification, risk prediction, precision medicine, clinical trials, and causal inference with applications to public health and/or medicine are particularly encouraged to apply.

USC is a comprehensive university and has received the top ranking by the Carnegie Foundation as an institution with "Highest Research Activity and Community Engagement." Located in South Carolina's capital city of Columbia, USC has five Health Science Units in addition to ASPH: 1) School of Medicine in Columbia, 2) School of Medicine in Greenville, 3) College of Nursing, 4) College of Pharmacy, and 5) College of Social Work. ASPH, founded in 1975, is the second largest school of public health nationally among public universities in terms of overall enrollment. ASPH consists of six departments and several research centers that address topics such as disease prevention, nutrition and physical activity, cancer, health services and policy, rural health, HIV/AIDS, aging, and health disparities.The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics is home to 32 faculty members, including 10 in the Division of Biostatistics. The faculty's robust research portfolio includes funding from a broad spectrum of federal agencies (e.g., NIH and CDC) and non-profit organizations. The department has a rich tradition of producing outstanding trainees. Currently more than 100 students are enrolled in our master's and doctoral degree programs. The department, school, and university provide a strong collaborative environment for cross-disciplinary team science across the public health research continuum. More information about ASPH and the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics can be found at www.sph.sc.edu.

Requirements include an earned doctoral degree by the start date of employment in biostatistics, statistics, bioinformatics, or a related field with demonstrated evidence of high-quality scholarly research in the development of statistical methods and knowledge of public health and/or biomedical databases. The candidate must demonstrate potential to successfully compete for external research funding, teach graduate-level courses, and collaborate with public health and/or biomedical researchers. The successful applicant will contribute to the department's mission of research and training by maintaining an active methodological research program, collaborating with multidisciplinary research teams, mentoring graduate students, and teaching graduate level biostatistics courses to biostatistics and public health students.

Requirements include an earned doctoral degree by the start date of employment in biostatistics, statistics, bioinformatics, or a related field with demonstrated evidence of high-quality scholarly research in the development of statistical methods and knowledge of public health and/or biomedical databases. The candidate must demonstrate potential to successfully compete for external research funding, teach graduate-level courses, and collaborate with public health and/or biomedical researchers. The successful applicant will contribute to the department's mission of research and training by maintaining an active methodological research program, collaborating with multidisciplinary research teams, mentoring graduate students, and teaching graduate level biostatistics courses to biostatistics and public health students.

08/16/2024

08/16/2023

Yes

Applications require: 1) letter of application; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) research statement; 4) teaching statement, and 5) contact information for three references. Application review will begin by November 1st, but the search will continue until the positions are filled. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2024. For additional information please contact Janine Rominger at janiner@mailbox.sc.edu, or (803)-777-7666.

This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/150189

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