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The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Maryland, College Park (http://www.sph.umd.edu/EPIB) invites applications for an Assistant Professor tenure-track position in biostatistics.

The Department’s mission is to improve health and reduce health disparities in local communities, the state of Maryland, and the nation. This is accomplished by using established epidemiological and quantitative methods, as well as developing new scientifically grounded approaches, that are applied predominately to identifying determinants of health and discovering and evaluating primary and secondary prevention strategies for chronic diseases. The Department offers an MPH degree in biostatistics, an MPH degree in epidemiology, and a PhD degree in epidemiology.

A wide range of collaborative opportunities exist at the University with nearby federal, state and local government agencies, non-profit organizations, and other academic institutions. The University of Maryland Statistics Consortium brings together statisticians from across the campus and our Department participates in the new Applied Statistics concentration of the Applied Mathematics, Statistics and Scientific Computation (AMSC) Program. Our faculty members also interact with faculty in the Joint Program in Survey Methodology, the Maryland Population Research Center, and The Maryland Institute of Applied Environmental Health as well as with researchers in other applied fields.  The position represents a unique opportunity to join a growing department and contribute to an exciting research agenda and graduate student training program.

QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates should possess a doctoral degree in biostatistics or statistics and submit a record of scholarly achievement in biostatistics or statistics that supports a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank.  Candidates should demonstrate the potential to develop and conduct an independent research program using statistical methods to address public health issues. The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in the department, the school, and the University is highly desirable.  We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise such as multilevel modeling, structural equation modeling, spatial-temporal analysis, and Bayesian methods that can be applied to the study of chronic and infectious diseases, population and epidemiologic research, environmental studies, or related areas.  Qualified candidates will have the ability to teach graduate level biostatistics courses, mentor graduate students, and collaborate in research projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Successful candidates for the positions are expected to develop a nationally recognized research program (or show the potential to do so), engage in extramurally-funded multidisciplinary research, teach intermediate or advanced graduate level biostatistics courses, mentor graduate students, and engage in university and professional service.  Effective interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills are essential.

SALARY and APPOINTMENT DATE
This is a 12-month tenure-track appointment with up to 75% state funding. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointments may begin August 2012 or a mutually agreed-upon date.

APPLICATION
Applicants must apply electronically to https://jobs.umd.edu specifying 112966, listed under the faculty section. Review of applications will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For best consideration, candidates are expected to submit materials by February 6, 2012.   Applications should include the following: 1) cover letter describing qualifications for the position, 2) a current curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of research focus including current and planned research, 4) a statement of teaching experience and interest, 5) names and contact information of three individuals who can provide references (to be contacted only with candidate’s approval), and 6) copies of the three most significant publications.  Inquiries about the position should be directed to: Dr. Sandra Hofferth, Search Committee Chair (hofferth@umd.edu). For questions concerning application submission, please contact Ms. Karen Mackey (klmackey@umd.edu).
 
The University of Maryland is a Research Intensive University. College Park is the flagship campus of the University of Maryland System with over 2,500 faculty and 25,000 undergraduate and 10,000 graduate students. The University is located 8 miles from Washington D.C. For further information on the University of Maryland, please visit the University Web Site: http://www.umd.edu.

The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to increasing the diversity of its faculty and administrators. We encourage applications from qualified individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. Applications from minority and women candidates are strongly encouraged.

Applicants must apply electronically to https://jobs.umd.edu specifying 112966, listed under the faculty section

Internal Job Code: 112966

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