Term Research Faculty of Biostatistics and Health Data Science
About The Position
Lehigh University’s Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science invites applications for a renewable, fixed-term, non-tenure-track Research Full Professor with a joint appointment in the Center for Community-Driven Assistive Technologies. The position specializes in applied economics or interdisciplinary research on technology and its societal impacts and is anticipated to begin December 7, 2026. The initial appointment is for three years. Continuation and reappointment are contingent on the availability of sufficient external funding. The successful candidate will develop and sustain an active program of externally funded research, collaborate with faculty and researchers across disciplines, publish scholarly research, and contribute to grant proposals and sponsored research projects. They will mentor undergraduate and graduate students, contribute to interdisciplinary research initiatives, and participate in departmental, college, and university service. The Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science has an interdisciplinary faculty with a strong record of externally funded research and collaboration. The College of Health is committed to advancing health equity, developing sustainable solutions that improve lives and promote health, partnering with communities, and using interdisciplinary education, research, data, and technology to support community well-being.
Requirements
- Earned Ph.D. in Economics, Resource Economics, or a closely related field by the date of employment.
- Strong record of scholarly research and publication.
- Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Record of securing or contributing to externally funded research.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in economic analysis, technology evaluation, accessibility, or technology adoption.
Responsibilities
- Develop and sustain an active program of externally funded research.
- Collaborate with faculty and researchers across disciplines.
- Publish scholarly research.
- Contribute to grant proposals and sponsored research projects.
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
- Contribute to interdisciplinary research initiatives.
- Participate in departmental, college, and university service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
