BACKGROUND

The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the Arnold School of Public Health (ASPH) at the University of South Carolina (UofSC) 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, computational biology, high-dimensional data analysis, classification, risk prediction, precision medicine, and causal inference with applications to public health and/or medicine are particularly encouraged to apply.

REQUIREMENTS

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. The candidate should 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.

LOCATION

Located in Columbia, South Carolina.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications require: 1) letter of application; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) research statement; 4) teaching statement; 5) diversity statement that describes how your approach to research, teaching, and service activities contribute to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and 6) contact information for three references. Submit your application at the following link: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/128427. Posting Number FAC00184PO22. All applications received by November 1st will receive full considerations, but the search will continue until the positions are filled. The anticipated start date is August 2023. For additional information please contact Emily Writer at EPIDSCH[at]mailbox.sc.edu, or (803)-777-7353.

POLICY

UofSC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. UofSC and ASPH condemn racism and injustice in all its forms and actions. UofSC does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or genetics. UofSC offers a robust benefits package described at: http://www.sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/human_resources/benefits/index.php