Position Details Position Information RecruitmentPosting Title School of Public Health - Assistant or Associate Professor - Department of Biostatistics & Epidemiology Department SPH - Biostatistics Salary Details Minimum of 114622 for Assistant Professor Minimum of 134926 for Associate Professor. Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors including but not limited to the candidates qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks if and when appropriate and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the universitys broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: • Medical • Prescription drug • Dental coverage • Paid vacation • Holidays • Various leave programs • Competitive retirement benefits including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options • Employee and dependent educational benefits when applicable • Life insurance coverage • Employee discount programs
Posting Summary The Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at Rutgers School of Public Health invites applications for a tenure-tenure-track faculty position in biostatistics at the assistant or associate professor level. Successful applicants will be expected to develop and sustain an extramurally funded research program, collaborate with other health researchers, contribute to our teaching mission, and mentor MPH and doctoral students. The ideal candidate will enhance our biostatistical core and complement or deepen our current department strengths, including but not limited to Bayesian methods, big data, causal inference, clinical trials, machine learning, mobile health data, real-world evidence, and survival analysis. We are especially interested in candidates who work at the intersection of biostatistics and computer science, particularly on AI methods and applications in public health.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities The individual will develop and lead an extramurally funded research program in the theory, methods, and/or applications of statistics in health-related fields. Additionally, they will develop collaborations with public health and/or clinician scientists and enhance these projects using innovative designs and methods. The faculty member will teach graduate-level courses and advise masters and doctoral students.
Position Status Full Time Posting Number 25FA0933 Posting Open Date 10032025 Posting Close Date 09012026
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Experience in developing and implementing novel statistical methods. Experience collaborating with health scientists and a passion for teaching and mentoring. At the Associate Professor level, candidates are expected to have a track record of extramurally funded research in statistical methodology and applications.
Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications An extramurally funded research program in an area of particular interest for the SPH, including public health AI. Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Why Rutgers School of Public Health Our mission is to advance health and well-being and prevent disease locally, nationally, and globally by preparing students as public health leaders, scholars, and practitioners, conducting public health research and scholarship, engaging collaboratively with communities, and advocating for policies, programs, and services with a focus on equity and social justice.
At Rutgers School of Public Health, you will find a collaborative environment with a diverse range of experts and resources across the school, Rutgers Health, and the wider Rutgers University community. Appointments will be made in an appropriate department within the School of Public Health, which has locations in Newark and New Brunswick. We offer multiple masters and doctoral degrees, dual-degree certificate, and articulated BABS-MPH degree programs. We also offer robust online and global programming with partnerships in China, Greece, Italy, and Tanzania.
Under the leadership of Dean Perry N. Halkitis, the CEPH-accredited Rutgers School of Public Health continues to pursue dynamic and transformative growth. Join us in our mission to advance public health and make a meaningful impact on communities locally and globally.
Statement Rutgers School of Public Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from individuals who contribute to the diversity of our academic community.
Posting Details Special Instructions to Applicants To apply, please submit: • Cover letter addressing candidates qualifications • Research statement • Curriculum vitae with clear indication of extramural grants, role on these grants, funding source, and amount • Applicants should upload the names and contact information for three professional references as part of their application materials. Reference letters may be requested at a later stage in the search process. Please include for each reference: • Full name • Title • Institutional affiliation • Email address • Phone number (optional) • Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/261060
Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences RBHS Home Location Campus Piscataway RBHS City Piscataway State NJ Location Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
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