Position Descriptions
OPEN-RANK TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITIONSThe Department of Biostatistics and Computational Biology at the University of Rochester is seeking highly qualified applicants for several open rank tenure-track faculty positions. Academic rank will be commensurate with credentials. The Department has a strong preference for attracting applicants with dual interests in the development of statistical methodology (theory and/or computation) and collaborative scientific research, including clinical trials (especially design and analysis of early phase and adaptive trials); Big Data (especially high-throughput -omics and imaging data) and closely related areas (e.g., biomedical informatics) and health services (e.g., comparative effectiveness and outcomes research). Especially encouraged to apply are faculty with a strong interest in developing new initiatives that reflect the priorities for this search. Position Qualifications: Doctoral degree in biostatistics, statistics or strongly related discipline. Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Candidates for Associate and Full Professor positions should also have an established track record of peer-reviewed publications, demonstrated success in attracting extramural research funding, and evidence of teaching excellence at the graduate level. The University of Rochester is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Application procedure: All applicants should send a cover letter, a detailed statement of research and teaching interests, and an up-to-date, complete curriculum vitae. Applications for Assistant and Associate Professor should include at most three representative publications and must additionally arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to the email or mailing address below. Applications for Full Professor should include the name and contact information of four references that have agreed in advance to provide a reference letter. With the exception of reference letters, all application materials should be emailed in a single PDF file to: FacultySearch@bst.rochester.edu. Reference letters may be emailed to FacultySearch@bst.rochester.edu or sent by surface mail to: Search Committee Chair c/o Malora Zavaglia Department of Biostatistics and Computational Biology University of Rochester Medical Center 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 630 Rochester NY 14642 Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2012 and continue until positions are filled. |
OPEN-RANK TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION (CIBEM)The newly established Center for Integrative Bioinformatics and Experimental Mathematics (CIBEM) at the Department of Biostatistics and Computational Biology, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (Rochester, NY) has an immediate opening for a tenure-track faculty (open-rank) position to lead our bioinformatics research in the CIBEM. The successful candidate should have a focus on immunology and infectious diseases, which represents a major institutional strength at the University of Rochester (UR). Major NIH-funded center awards and contracts to the UR in this area include a newly awarded Respiratory Pathogens Research Center (RPRC), the Autoimmunity Center of Excellence, the Center for Biodefense Immune Modeling (CBIM), the Center of Excellence in Influenza Research and Surveillance (NYICE), a Developmental Center for AIDS Research (DCFAR), an HIV Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) and the Rochester Human Immunology Center (RHIC). We are looking for a creative individual to join our inter-disciplinary research Center. The applicant should have a Ph.D. in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer engineering, biostatistics, biology or other related scientific discipline. Background in immunology, virology or infectious diseases and experience in analysis and interpretation of transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, or other high content data related to biological networks are strongly preferred. Familiarity in bioinformatics databases and software tools is a plus. Demonstrated evidence of good communication and collaboration skills is essential. Senior candidates being considered at the Associate or Full Professor level will be expected to have an outstanding research program, including high-profile publications and a successful record of extramural funding. The compensation and start-up package are competitive and dependent on experience and qualification. University of Rochester is an AA/EOE employer. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged. Please apply online (to apply: Search Job Opening ID 175297) and send your CV, three references and other supporting materials to Dr. Hulin Wu C/O: Ms. Debra Perno (Job Code: Bioinformatics-faculty) Department of Biostatistics and Computational Biology University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 630 Rochester, NY 14642 |
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH TRAINEEThe Department of Biostatistics and Computational Biology at the University of Rochester anticipates openings for postdoctoral traineeships in Environmental Health Biostatistics starting in spring 2013 or fall 2013. Receive training in advanced biostatistical theory and methods, work on epidemiologic and laboratory studies related to environmental health, pursue methodologic research. In accordance with NIEHS requirements, the trainee must have completed a doctoral degree in statistics or a related subject and must be a US citizen or permanent resident. Positions will be available for 12 months initially with possibility of renewal for a second year by mutual agreement. Applications and three reference letters should be sent to: Dr. David Oakes or by email to oakes@bst.rochester.edu |
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The University of Rochester is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution. Applications from women and under-represented minorities are particularly encouraged.
