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Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (Adjunct) - Biostatistics Research Faculty
Position overview
Position title: Biostatistics Research Faculty in Obstetrics, Gynecology, & Reproductive SciencesApplication Window
Open date: November 26, 2024
Next review date: Sunday, Jan 5, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Nov 26, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences (https://obgyn.ucsd.edu) at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, student body. The department is recruiting biostatisticians to join its research faculty and support the research programs within its seven divisions.
In partnership with the Director of Epidemiology and Biostatistics Core, these positions will develop a sustainable departmental analytics program. In addition, the biostatistics research faculty will serve as a resource for other faculty and trainees in study design, power calculations, statistical analysis, grant and abstract, and manuscript preparation.
The selected candidates will develop an independent program of methodological research in their area of interest, while cultivating collaborations with researchers in the department. The selected candidates will be responsible for designing, executing and analyzing data from clinical trials, implementation science projects, and epidemiologic investigations. Additional duties include statistical design of studies, development of new statistical methodology, statistical analysis of results, mentoring and teaching trainees, and preparation of statistical and scientific reports and publications.
Appointment will be at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level and will be based on the candidate’s background and experience.
A link to the full description of the Adjunct series is provided for your review:
Adjunct Professor – see: http://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-280.pdf
As a member of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities, and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information can be found here: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-671.pdf
Appointments may require candidates to be self-funded.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a PhD in biostatistics or a related field.
Candidates must have a current research program with at least one year of productivity in peer-reviewed publications.
Candidates must have extramural grant funding and at least one year of experience in obtaining funding.
Candidates must also have at least one year of experience in teaching and mentorship activities.
Candidates with a research program in a discipline relevant to reproductive health are preferred.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research - Applicants should summarize their research focus and research plan for this position.
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3 required (contact information only)
Help contact: m6morales@ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego
The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
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