College Station, Texas: Biostatistics Faculty Position, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Texas A&M HSC School of Rural Public Health

Biostatistics Faculty Position
Salary: Open Location: College Station, Texas
Employer: Texas A&M HSC School of Rural Public Health
Type: Full Time - Experienced
Category: biostatistics Required Education: Doctorate

Description
The School of Rural Public Health is seeking a biostatistician for a tenure track position in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. This position is 12-month, open-rank, and state-funded with a start date of September 2008. Applicants are expected to hold an earned Ph.D., Sc.D., or equivalent degree in biostatistics or statistics. Preference will be given to candidates with established research programs, evidence of extramural support, and demonstrated leadership in biostatistics. Applicants with interest in bioinformatics, longitudinal data analysis, clinical trials, image analysis, or survey research are particularly encouraged to apply. This position will be expected to contribute to the teaching mission of the Department.
Current statistical expertise within the Department includes biological processes, statistical genetics, spatial statistics, Bayesian methods, and statistical computing. Biostatistics faculty actively collaborate with colleagues in the College of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Geosciences, and other departments of the School of Rural Public Health. There are also close collaborations with the Department of Statistics at Texas A&M University with the potential for joint appointments.

The Texas A&M University System offers a supportive environment for professional development, including a Research I University. The School of Rural Public Health is located in College Station, Texas, where approximately 45,000 students attend the central campus of Texas A&M University. The School of Rural Public Health is part of the University System Health Science Center (http://www.tamhsc.edu/).

Interested individuals are invited to send a cover letter of application, current curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to:

Jean D. Brender, PhD Chair, Search Committee Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics Texas A&M Health Science Center, School of Rural Public Health 201 SRPH Administration Building College Station, TX 77843-1266 Email: jdbrender@srph.tamhsc.edu

For additional School of Rural Public Health information, you may contact Ms. Jennifer Larkin (email: jllarkin@srph.tamhsc.edu or telephone: 979-845-5436) or visit our website at: http://www.srph.tamhsc.edu. Review of applications will begin on January 7, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.

Requirements
Ph.D, Sc.D, or equivalent degree in biostatistics or statistics.