Assistant Professor - Biostatistics & Data Science

University of Kansas Medical Center•Kansas City, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biostatistics and Data Science seeks a faculty member at the assistant professor rank. This role focuses on collaborative research with investigators across KUMC's nationally recognized research centers, institutes, and cores as well as independent research. In addition, this position will contribute to the Department's educational mission through excellence in teaching and mentoring graduate students in biostatistics, data science, and related disciplines.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Biostatistics or Statistics.
Experience working in a research environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience collaborating with investigators on the design and analysis of biomedical research studies.
Experience teaching graduate and professional students.
Communication skills
Collaboration skills

Responsibilities

Work as an independent biostatistician, providing collaborative research support related to statistical design, analysis, and dissemination to KUMC researchers and affiliates.
Teach biostatistics and data science courses for graduate and professional students.
Mentor graduate students.
Contribute to departmental and university service.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health expense accounts with generous employer contributions
Employer-paid life insurance
long-term disability insurance
various additional voluntary insurance plans
Paid time off, including vacation and sick
ten paid holidays
One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment
paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment
A retirement program with a generous employer contribution
additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b)