Assistant Professor Research Faculty in Biostatistics, Department of Public Health Sciences

Oct 29, 2026

The University of Virginia (UVA) Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS) is currently seeking applications for a n Assistant Professor of Biostatistics in the r esearch f aculty track in Biostatistics (tenure-ineligible) . This applied biostatistics position will support the educational and team science research missions of the department. The successful candidate will be expected to lead numerous biostatistics education efforts in the department, including but not limited to teaching introductory biostatistics courses in PHS and School of Medicine (SOM) degree programs and providing dedicated research mentorship to PHS students, SOM residents and fellows, and junior faculty research trainees across UVA .

While education will be a major responsibility for this position, the successful candidate will also be expected to participate in collaborative research through PHS collaborati ve partnerships with SOM clinical departments, extramurally funded grants, and the relaunched clinical and translational infras t ructure at UVA . The successful candidate must be motivated, independent and highly organized, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Finally, the successful applicant will have administrative and service responsibilities and be expected to participate in appropriate national and international organizations.

Education:

Ph.D in biostatistics, statistics, or a public health discipline

Experience:

Teaching experience at the graduate level , specifically teaching statistics or biostatistics to clinical and/or basic science trainees .

Collaborative biomedical/clinical research experience .

A record of peer-reviewed publications in collaborative research, commensurate with rank .

Licensure:
None

Experience mentoring clinical and translational trainees.

Experience in the design and execution of clinical trials, or the analysis of large observational databases (such as EPIC Cosmos).

A record of peer-reviewed publications in collaborative research .

Experience with extramural funding from NIH or similar funding agencies at co-I or equivalent level.

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require walking some distance to attend meetings and programs.