Assistant Professor Tenure Track - Bioinformatics and Biostatistics

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY

ID: 7289749 (Ref.No. R105808)
Posted: 1 month ago

Job Description

Department:

Bioinformatics & Biostatistics

Location:

Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R105808

Position Description:

The department of Bioinformatics and Biostatistics, School of Public Health and Information Sciences, University of Louisville (http://louisville.edu/sphis/bb/) is inviting applications for a tenure track faculty position at the level of assistant professor preferably beginning January 2025. A later start date is possible, and applications will be considered until the position is filled.

The primary duties for this position will be research, teaching and service. Teaching duties include in person and online instruction in undergraduate and graduate programs of the department and the school and developing courses and tools for programs in bioinformatics and biostatistics, along with contributing to other curriculum initiatives in the department and school’s graduate and undergraduate programs. Research expectations include, but are not limited to, conducting high quality methodological and collaborative research, pursuing collaborative and individual research grants, and active involvement in the consulting center.

While strong candidates from all research areas will be considered, preference will be given to applicants with a solid background in functional data analysis. The department currently maintains successful an online MS program, an online certificate program and a doctoral program in biostatistics. It also takes part in school based public health undergraduate and masters’ programs.

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent in biostatistics, statistics, or a closely related discipline by December 31, 2024. Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

A curriculum vita, three letters of reference, and a cover letter detailing background, research interests, teaching interests and relevant experience, is required to be submitted as part of the online application process. Additionally, these items are also required to be sent to Lisa Bell via email at lisa.bell@louisville.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard torace, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team atemployment@louisville.eduor 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email atemployment@louisville.eduor by phone 502-852-6258.



Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at [email protected] or 502.852.6258. Assistance and Accommodations Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258. About the University of Louisville In 2023, the University of Louisville celebrates its quasquibicentennial, the 225th anniversary of the 1798 beginnings of higher education in Louisville. One of the nation’s first city-owned, public universities, UofL today is a vital ecosystem that creates thriving futures for students, our community and society. As one of only 79 universities in the United States to earn recognition by the Carnegie Foundation as both a Research 1 and a Community Engaged university, we impact lives in areas of student success and research and innovation, while our dynamic connection with our local and global communities provides unparalleled opportunities for students and citizens both. The university serves as an engine that powers Metro Louisville and the commonwealth and as a classroom for UofL’s more than 23,000 students, who benefit from partnerships with top employers and a wide range of community service opportunities. To learn more, visit louisville.edu. The University of Louisville is a public university in Louisville, Kentucky. It is a member of the Kentucky state university system.