Tenure-Track Biostatistics Faculty

Temple University • Boulder, CO

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About The Position

We invite applications for open-rank tenure-track faculty in biostatistics to join the Temple University Barnett College of Public Health Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics starting in summer 2026. Areas of interest include spatial statistics and statistical methodologies underlying spatial data, high-dimensional and big data (e.g., data from wearable devices, electronic health records), Bayesian statistics, and learning algorithms as novel data analytical tools in applications in public health. Our department has a dynamic faculty body with highly interdisciplinary research across the College of Public Health as well as Temple University. Additionally, the successful candidate will participate as a member of the Department’s Biostatistics Core, which offers comprehensive biostatistical consultation and computational services to researchers in the College of Public Health and throughout Temple University, as well as those in other institutions. The Core also actively participates with community engagement through various educational activities. We expect the successful candidate to collaborate with other faculty, and those with a successful track record in data-driven statistical methodologies are encouraged to apply. Tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in research, teaching, and service, with research being their primary focus. Teaching may include didactic coursework at the undergraduate or graduate level, depending upon department needs and faculty expertise, as well as mentorship of graduate researchers.

Requirements

• A doctorate in biostatistics, statistics, or a related field.
• Experience in spatial statistics, high-dimensional and big data, Bayesian statistics, or learning algorithms.

Nice To Haves

• Current rank of assistant professor or completion of a postdoctoral position with external funding.

Responsibilities

• Engage in research, teaching, and service with a primary focus on research.
• Teach didactic coursework at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Mentor graduate researchers.
• Collaborate with other faculty members.
• Participate in the Department’s Biostatistics Core.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with credentials and experience.

What This Job Offers

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