Assistant Professor, Biostatistics, Thomas Jefferson University

Number of Positions In Requisition

1

Job Details

The Division of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Department of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Cancer Biology at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, invites applications for a full-time faculty position in biostatistics at the Assistant Professor level.

The mission of the Division of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics is to further the advancement of biomedical and population health science through collaboration and support of research, to promote understanding of study design, data analysis, and statistical literacy among researchers and trainees, and to develop applied statistical and computational methods and tools for biomedical and population health research.

Desired areas of research focus include, but are not limited to, electronic health record (EHR) and/or administrative health big data analyses, causal inference, clinical trials, analysis of sequencing and ‘omics data, survival analysis, and biomarker studies.

Job Description

We are seeking a colleague with excellent written and verbal communication skills, motivation to collaborate with investigators, and strong interest in applying or developing statistical methods to solve problems in observational and experimental biomedical research. Candidates must have a doctoral degree in biostatistics or statistics. Experience with collaborative biomedical projects is preferred.

The University provides substantial continual support of salary to encourage independent and collaborative research, contributions to extramural grant applications, and some teaching. The Division is committed to diversity and applications from women and minority candidates are encouraged.

Interested candidates should apply online or submit 1) their curriculum vitae, 2) a cover letter that describes their interest in and qualifications for the position, and 3) the names and contact information for three references to:

scott.keith@jefferson.edu

Scott W. Keith, PhD, Professor, Division of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Thomas Jefferson University, 130 S 9th St., 17th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

130 S 9th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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