Assistant Professor , Data Science & Analytics; Tenure-Track

Brooklyn, NY, United States

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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

The Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics in the School of Public Health at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor (12MO), Tenure-Track. The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate expertise in data science, analytics, and big data computational ecosystems.
• Operate effectively within data-intensive computing environments and possess a deep working knowledge of both Python and R for data analytics and big data interfacing.
• Demonstrate a strong background in applied machine learning, statistical modeling, and data mining.
• Teach both online and on-campus sections of core data science training courses, as well as developing specialized emphasis areas or advanced courses
• that align with the School's strategic focus on population health
• and community-engaged research.
• Contribute to the School's commitment to training the next generation of public
• health leaders through excellence in research, service, and interdisciplinary teaching focused on improving health equity within urban and immigrant populations.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal Degree (PhD, MD, ScD).
• Ability to operate effectively within data-intensive computing environments and ecosystems, with analytic expertise in omics data and bioinformatics, and possess a deep working knowledge of machine learning, statistical modeling, and data mining.
• Successful attainment of extramural funding and demonstrated research expertise evidenced by a substantial publication record in high quality journals.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at
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• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Variable
• Posting Date 07/13/2026, 06:00 AM
• Job Identification 497181
• Grade NSB5 - 08
• Union Name UUP
• Minimum Base Salary 110,000
• Maximum Base Salary 127,234
• Other Job Title Assistant Professor (12MO), Data Science & Analytics (Tenure-Track)