Career Center

The Division of Biostatistics in the Department of Population Health Sciences at the University of Utah School of Medicine invites applications for a faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor-level in either the Tenure or Research Tracks. We are looking for candidates who will collaborate with biomedical researchers, support and develop grant proposals, teach in the Ph.D. Biostatistics program, advise graduate students, and perform methodological research. We are particularly interested in candidates who possess the research skills and experience required to successfully assume leadership roles in multi-disciplinary research teams within the institution and in national and international research networks as well as pursue independent and collaborative methodological research in biostatistics and population health science. Substantive interest and experience is desired in one or more of the following areas:  Methods for modern causal inference, clinical trial design, analysis of secondary data, Bayesian inference, computational statistics and reproducible research methods, machine learning, high dimensional data analysis, and applications of mixed effects models to health data. We seek a candidate who shares the department’s commitment to health equity, and who will work to ensure diversity and inclusion in their research team. Applicants from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

The appointed faculty member will have exceptional opportunities to conduct cutting-edge research in biostatistics, collaborate with multidisciplinary faculty, and work in close partnership with health care systems and community-based agencies both in the Salt Lake City area and state of Utah but also around the United States and globally.

The University of Utah offers highly competitive salary and start-up packages and exceptional benefits. Applicants should have completed a doctoral degree (PhD, ScD, DPhil, or equivalent) prior to starting the position. Applications will be reviewed in an ongoing basis and start date is flexible.

About the Department and University of Utah

The Department of Population Health Sciences aims to be a hub for education, investigation and expertise in implementation science. We provide methodological expertise and infrastructure to advance capacity for impact-driven research and support clinical professionals in providing better patient and population-oriented care in an increasingly complex health care delivery system. Through our research, education, and community engagement activities, we promote patient-centered health care and the delivery of evidence-based health innovations that improve population health and reduce health disparities within our community. Through high impact research, we strive to contribute to a world where all individuals—regardless of socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, gender identity or sexuality—have the opportunity to enjoy the highest attainable standard of health. The department is highly interdisciplinary, collaborative, and innovative, and we seek faculty who will thrive in this environment.

Work Environment

The University of Utah is the state’s oldest and largest institution of higher education, and offers an exceptional research and teaching environment. The university is located in Salt Lake City, which has been named one of the top 10 mid-sized American cities. The city is a thriving hub for innovation and the arts.  Salt Lake City is surrounded by the Wasatch Mountains, which offers ample opportunity for outdoor adventure, including nine ski resorts within an hour of campus. As a university, we are committed to supporting our faculty, staff and students to lead balanced lives, while achieving success in their professions. We aim to create a space that is safe and welcoming for all, and where all faculty, staff, and trainees are meaningfully engaged and have equal opportunity to succeed. Salt Lake City is a diverse and vibrant city with access to world class outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. Salt Lake City is 22% Latino and has the 7th highest proportion of LGBTQ residents among U.S. cities. The University of Utah is strongly committed to the training and mentoring of scientists that are underrepresented in science and medicine.

A Ph.D. in biostatistics or a related discipline is required, as well as a demonstrated excellence in collaborative and methodological research. Post-doctoral training and/or experience is desired.

Required materials:

• a letter of interest (cover letter)
• a CV
• a research statement
• exemplar publication or pre-pub that highlights expertise in biostatistics 
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) statement responding to any or all aspects of the following prompt:

In PHS we view EDI as central to achieving excellence in our research, teaching and service to the community. How have you demonstrated your commitment to EDI in academic or other settings? How do you see yourself contributing to the advancement of EDI within our department?