The Division of Biostatistics and Health Data Science, School of Public Health, at the University of Minnesota has an opening for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor rank. 

Applicants must have a PhD in biostatistics, statistics, or a related discipline. Areas of particular interest include methods for personalized and precision medicine, causal inference, the design of pragmatic and adaptive clinical trials, the analysis of high dimensional and functional data, network and graphical models, data integration, meta-analysis, and biomedical imaging. However, candidates in all research areas are encouraged to apply. Tenure-track faculty in the division are expected to develop their own independent statistical methods research program; engage in collaborative research with researchers across Health Sciences and other areas of the University of Minnesota, seek external funding by submitting grant applications; participate in the Division’s teaching program through classroom instruction and advising students at the graduate level; and serve on division and school level committees. 

We are strongly committed to recruiting, mentoring, and retaining faculty with a diversity of experiences and support the advancement of the School of Public Health’s Strategic Plan for Antiracism (https://www.sph.umn.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/strategy-planning/). We recognize that scholars from historically disadvantaged groups may not have had the same access to opportunities and may have faced substantial barriers on their academic journey, and hence we are committed to carrying out a holistic evaluation of all applicants for the position. Individuals who have experienced such barriers are encouraged to discuss them in their application materials.

The Division of Biostatistics and Health Data Science (https://www.sph.umn.edu/academics/divisions/biostatistics/) currently includes 36 faculty members and 61 staff. Faculty regularly publish in the top methodological journals across all major biostatistical research areas, including causal inference, clinical trials, statistical genetics, bioinformatics, genomics and proteomics, analysis of spatial and longitudinal data, biomedical imaging, survival analysis, meta-analysis and data synthesis, and mobile health. Division faculty are active in a wide range of collaborative research projects including high-profile studies of cancer, cardiovascular disease, infectious disease, dentistry and periodontology, psychiatry/psychology, transplantation, chronic and neurodegenerative diseases, and tobacco control. The Division’s Coordinating Center for Biometric Research (CCBR; https://ccbr.biostat.umn.edu/) is considered a field leader in clinical trial coordination and has been instrumental in designing and executing seminal vaccine and treatment trials in HIV/AIDS, Ebola, influenza, and COVID-19. Several Division faculty have leadership roles in major cross-disciplinary initiatives, including the Biostatistical Design and Analysis Center (BDAC) of the Clinical and Translational Science Institute and the Biostatistics Core of the Masonic Cancer Center (https://ctsi.umn.edu/services/statistical-support/biostatistical-support), the Analytics Core of the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (https://midb.umn.edu/research/analytics), the Innovative Methods and Data Science (https://med.umn.edu/clhss/activities/imds) and RapidEval Programs (https://med.umn.edu/clhss/activities/rapideval) in the Center for Learning Health Systems Sciences, and the Genomics Data Commons (https://www.sph.umn.edu/research/centers/genomic-data-commons/).

The Division offers MS and PhD degrees in Biostatistics and an MPH in Public Health Data Science, with a current enrollment of 164 graduate students (70 Doctoral, 94 Masters). Students come to our programs from top undergraduate and graduate institutions across the U.S. and around the world, attracted by the quality of our faculty, a reasonable student-faculty ratio, our dedication to student success, and the modest cost of living in the Twin Cities. Division students regularly win prestigious student paper awards at top national and international conferences; approximately half pursue careers in academia, and half choose paths in private industry and government.

The University of Minnesota is a top-ranked public research university, known for its vibrant academic community and strong support for interdisciplinary research. The Division is located on the Twin Cities campus, which straddles the Mississippi River and is centrally located in Minneapolis. Campus is served by plentiful public transportation, including a light rail line stop across the street from Division offices. On-campus parking is also readily available on a contract or daily fee basis. With a population of over 3 million, the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul offer all the usual amenities of a major metropolitan area; one notable highlight is the urban parks system, which has frequently been ranked #1 in the nation. Livable neighborhoods are diverse, widespread, and many are within easy reach of campus. Housing prices remain moderate compared to other similarly sized metro areas. The salary range for these positions is very competitive, and fringe benefits are excellent. The University of Minnesota is committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance, and offers a range of resources to help faculty succeed both professionally and personally.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, and the names of at least three references online at https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/364532. In their cover letter (maximum of 3 single spaced pages), applicants should address their research and teaching interests, and are also encouraged to comment on how they can contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment in the Division of Biostatistics and Health Data Science. In addition, candidates should request that a letter of recommendation from each of the three references be sent to biostats@umn.edu. Please reference Job ID: 364532.  Other questions regarding this position can be directed to this same address. Applications received on or before October 18, 2024 will be given first consideration for an interview; however, we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

About Division of Biostatistics and Health Data Science, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota

The Division of Biostatistics and Health Data Science (www.sph.umn.edu/biostatistics) currently includes 36 faculty members and 60 staff. Faculty regularly publish in the top methodological journals across all major research areas, including causal inference, clinical trials, statistical genetics and bioinformatics including genomics and proteomics, analysis of spatial and longitudinal data, biomedical imaging, survival analysis, meta-analysis and data synthesis, and mobile health. Division faculty are active in a wide range of collaborative research projects including high-profile studies of cancer, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, dentistry and periodontology, psychiatry/psychology, transplantation, chronic and neurodegenerative diseases, and tobacco control. The Division’s Coordinating Center for Biometric Research (CCBR; http://ccbr.biostat.umn.edu/) is considered a field leader in infectious disease clinical trial coordination and has been instrumental in designing and executing seminal vaccine and treatment trials in HIV/AIDS, Ebola, influenza, and COVID-19. Division faculty also have leadership roles in major collaborative initiatives, including the Biostatistica...l Design and Analysis Center (BDAC) of the Clinical & Translational Science Institute and the Biostatistics Core of the Masonic Cancer Center (https://ctsi.umn.edu/services/statistical-support/biostatistical-support), the Analytics Core of the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (https://midb.umn.edu/research/analytics), the Innovative Methods in Data Science Program (https://med.umn.edu/clhss/activities/imds) and RapidEval Program (https://med.umn.edu/clhss/activities/rapideval) in the Center for Learning Health Systems Sciences, and the Genomics Data Commons (https://www.sph.umn.edu/research/centers/genomic-data-commons/). The Division offers MS and PhD degrees in Biostatistics and a MPH in Public Health Data Science, with a current enrollment of 132 graduate students (60 Doctoral, 72 Masters). Students come to our programs from top undergraduate and graduate institutions across the U.S. and around the world, attracted by the quality of our faculty, a reasonable student-faculty ratio, our dedication to student success, and the modest cost of living in the Twin Cities. Division students regularly win prestigious student paper awards at top national and international conferences; approximately half pursue careers in academia, and half choose paths in private industry and government. Founded in 1991, the Masonic Cancer Center (MCC) received National Cancer Institute designation in 1998, one of only 53 institutions in the United States and two in Minnesota to hold that designation. It is part of the health sciences at the University of Minnesota, which includes the U of M Medical School, the School of Dentistry, Nursing , and Public Health, and the Colleges of Pharmacy and Veterinary Medicine. MCC's research partners include the University's Stem Cell Institute, Center for Immunology, Center for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Clinical and Translational Science Center, and Physical Sciences in Oncology Center. MCC's clinical research partners include the University of Minnesota Medical Center and the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital. The Biostatistical Design and Analysis Center (BDAC) provides statistical and data management support, from study design to final analysis and publication of results. The MCC Biostatistics Core is integrated into BDAC and the two domains work together as an integrated team. The MCC Biostatistics Core currently consists of 8 faculty from the Division of Biostatistics in the School of Public Health and 6 Research Staff biostatisticians at both the MS and Ph.D. level. The Division is located on the main University of Minnesota campus, which straddles the Mississippi River and is centrally located in Minneapolis. Campus is served by plentiful public transportation, including a light rail line stop across the street from Division offices. On-campus parking is also readily available on a contract or daily fee basis. The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul offer all the usual amenities of a major metropolitan area; one notable highlight is the urban parks system, which has frequently been ranked #1 in the nation. Livable neighborhoods are diverse and widespread, and housing prices remain moderate compared to other similarly sized metro areas.

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