Associate Professor

Overview

The Division of Biostatistics in the Department of Population Health Sciences at the University of Utah seeks mid-career faculty with a strong record of funded research as a PI/MPI who will lead methodological research, collaborate with biomedical researchers, support and develop grant proposals, teach in the PhD Biostatistics program, and mentor graduate students. The position emphasizes leadership in multidisciplinary research within the institution and in national and international networks, with potential for future leadership roles and mentorship of junior faculty.

• Position/Rank
  :
  Associate Professor
• Department
  : 01721 - PHS - BIOSTATISTICS
• City
  :
  Salt Lake City, UT
• Track
  :
  New Position to Begin

• Lead methodological research and collaborate with biomedical researchers to advance the field of biostatistics.
• Develop and support grant proposals; teach in the PhD Biostatistics program; and mentor and advise graduate students.
• Foster leadership in multidisciplinary research teams within the institution and in national/international research networks.
• Pursue independent and collaborative methodological research in Biostatistics; mentor junior faculty; contribute to future leadership within the division.

• Collaborate with Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI), Study Design and Biostatistics Center (SDBC), Utah Data Coordinating Center (DCC).
• Engage with initiatives including the DELPHI Initiative and Responsible AI (RAI); contribute to genomics efforts through the Center for Genomic Medicine (CGM).

• Omics (e.g., metabolomics, transcriptomics, metagenomics)
• Data fusion
• Machine learning
• Intensive longitudinal data analysis
• Functional data analysis
• Statistical computing
• Generative AI
• Novel study designs

• PhD in biostatistics or related discipline.
• Demonstrated excellence in collaborative and methodological research.
• Mid-career status with (1) history of funding as PI/MPI, (2) interest in mentoring graduate students and junior faculty, and (3) commitment to team science.
• Applications should reflect readiness to lead and collaborate across disciplines.

• Letter of interest (cover letter)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching statement
• Exemplar publications highlighting biostatistical expertise
• List of 3 references

We are a tight-knit, entrepreneurial group of six faculty conducting methodological research through collaborations with University of Utah researchers and partners. We maintain connections with the Division of Epidemiology, Utah Data Coordinating Center, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Veterans Administration, and Intermountain Health, and pursue large databases to address biomedical questions.

The University offers competitive salaries, start-up packages, and exceptional benefits. The institution emphasizes a culture of collaboration, innovation, diversity, integrity, and respect. The Health Sciences Campus hosts multiple Institutes and Centers and active research initiatives in digital health, data science, and translational research.

The University of Utah is an AA/EO employer. It is committed to equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities. Veterans’ preference is extended where applicable. The university does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, or protected veteran status in admissions or employment.

Reasonable accommodations in the application process are available upon request. For more information, visit the university nondiscrimination page.