Professional and Industry Employment Opportunities

Position Description

The Department of Statistics seeks to fill multiple open rank tenure-track faculty positions. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the research, teaching and service missions of the department. Candidates with expertise in all research areas of statistics are encouraged to apply. The appointment will be at a level commensurate with the applicant’s experience. Senior applicants must specify the desired appointment rank in their cover letter.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required: A Ph.D. in Statistics or related field by the start of employment. 

Desired: We expect a commitment to methodological research and scientific collaboration and to the development and delivery of courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants at the Associate or Full rank are expected to have established an excellent record of research, mentorship, teaching and service to the profession. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, in line with OSU’s Shared Values, and complement current faculty. 

How to Apply

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Assistant or Associate Professor, Research Scholar Track in Biostatistics

The Department of Biostatistics at the Brown University School of Public Health is seeking exceptional candidates at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Biostatistics on the Research Scholar Track to provide statistical leadership and expertise in study design and data analysis in research related to cancer and oncology. The position is jointly funded by the School of Public Health and the Legoretta Cancer Center in the Warren Alpert School of Medicine. The primary appointment is in the Department of Biostatistics, with a secondary appointment in the Legoretta Cancer Center.

Position Requirements: The new faculty member will be expected to develop a program of research in statistical methodology and interdisciplinary research related to cancer and oncology, and to work with leadership of the Legoretta Cancer Center (LCC) and the Department of Biostatistics to develop a shared resource for biostatistics for the Cancer Center. Specific duties would include collaboration with LCC investigators on funded research projects and newly-proposed projects, development of new statistical methods that address specific questions arising in cancer research, and eventually, scientific leadership of a biostatistics shared resource. Although the appointment is on the Research Scholar track, there are opportunities for teaching and student supervision in the Department of Biostatistics.

Qualifications include a PhD degree or equivalent in biostatistics, statistics, machine learning, computer science, or related quantitative field with considerable knowledge and experience in statistical computing. Candidates with
experience and interest in statistical and data science methods for cancer research are especially encouraged to apply.
Key areas of emphasis include clinical trial design and analysis, analysis of observational data such as surveillance data
and electronic health records, methods for multi-omics data, and design and analysis of pre-clinical investigations. Brown University has prioritized cancer research for investment and growth; the environment at Brown and the Legoretta Cancer Center offers numerous opportunities for developing a substantive program of methodological and collaborative research. Excellent oral and written and communication skills are required.

Candidates at the Assistant Professor level should provide evidence of outstanding research potential, including experience with or aptitude for interdisciplinary research. Candidates at the Associate Professor level should demonstrate evidence of a nationally-recognized program of research in statistical methods and applications, demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications and evidence of funding. All candidates should indicate their interest in cancer-related research and must show evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills.

The Department of Biostatistics believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to achieving our mission of advancing scientific knowledge and improving human health. We are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment that values and respects the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all members of our community. We recognize that diversity encompasses a wide range of characteristics and believe that a diverse and inclusive community fosters creativity, innovation, and excellence in research. The Department is dedicated to recruiting and retaining talented individuals from underrepresented groups. 

Salary: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Including a competitive full-time benefits package.

Start Date: July 1, 2025

How to Apply: Interested applicants should apply online at http://apply.interfolio.com/148701. Please upload the following: letter of application, a description of current and planned research, and updated curriculum vitae. In addition, candidates should arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be submitted through Interfolio. Application questions should be addressed to Denise Arver, Administrator, Department of Biostatistics, at Denise_Arver@brown.edu. Applications received by October 15, 2024, will receive full consideration. For more information, please contact Joseph Hogan (jwh@brown.edu).