Biostatistics Faculty

Temple Health • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Biostatistics Division at Fox Chase Cancer Center invites applications for a faculty position at the Research Assistant or Associate Professor level. The successful candidate will join a growing, collaborative biostatistics and bioinformatics program at a cancer research institution. Biostatisticians collaborate with investigators across basic, translational, clinical, population, and prevention research and play a central role in advancing cancer research.

Responsibilities span all phases of clinical and scientific investigation, including study design, protocol development, statistical analysis, interpretation of findings, and dissemination of research results. The position offers opportunities to develop independent and collaborative research programs, pursue innovative methodological research, and contribute to high-impact scientific publications. Faculty are encouraged and supported in developing novel statistical methods and study designs relevant to cancer research.

Academic rank and compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary research teams.
• An established record of scholarly achievement appropriate to the rank sought.
• Proficiency in statistical software such as R, SAS, and/or Stata.
• Three years of experience writing and communicating in a research environment.
• General experience and proficiency working in a research lab.
• General experience applying scientific theories and principles.
• Doctorate degree in physical or biological sciences required.
• Postdoctoral degree: PhD or MD required.

Nice To Haves

• General experience mentoring trainees and lab personnel.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of clinical and scientific investigation, including study design, protocol development, statistical analysis, interpretation of findings, and dissemination of research results.
• Collaborate with investigators in basic, translational, clinical, population, and prevention research.
• Develop independent and collaborative research programs.
• Pursue innovative methodological research and develop novel statistical methods and study designs relevant to cancer research.
• Contribute to high-impact scientific publications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree