The University of Kentucky College of Public Health is currently seeking applications for an assistant, associate, or professor, research title series, 12-month appointment period, in the Department of Biostatistics. Our department is a welcoming and collegial community, home to highly collaborative faculty members with robust research programs in health policy, health economics, health law, quality and safety, public health systems, population health networks, and person-centered service delivery. To learn more about the College of Public Health please visit: https://cph.uky.edu/

This Research Title Series position will provide methodological expertise for conducting collaborative biomedical research on interdisciplinary research teams facilitated by the “Center” (Biostatistics Consulting and Interdisciplinary Research Collaboration Lab). The position requires a candidate with the ability to balance the implementation of rigorous statistical methodology with the complex challenges of interdisciplinary biomedical research. The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead the methodological contributions of interdisciplinary biomedical research studies which may include designing studies, overseeing the generation and/or management of data, leading or conducting analyses, offering innovative methodological solutions, and interpreting empirical findings in a manner that is appropriate for the biomedical research community and the public.

This position will provide faculty liaison with multiple groups across the University of Kentucky to build effective team science in order to optimize data-driven discoveries.

Responsibilities will include engaging in methodological work supporting the mission and funding mechanisms of the “Center” (Biostatistics Consulting and Interdisciplinary Research Collaboration Lab (Biostat CIRCL)). This will include developing and conducting research projects as part of the Center as well as independent research collaborations. The faculty member will be expected to prepare applications for contract and/or grant funding. The faculty member will support the implementation of the biostatistics collaborative research model by leading the methodological contributions to interdisciplinary biomedical research teams. These contributions may include designing studies, overseeing the generation and/or management of data, leading or conducting analyses, offering innovative methodological solutions, and interpreting empirical findings in a manner that is appropriate for the biomedical research community and the public. Evidence will be demonstrated via abstracts, presentations at professional meetings, and scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals. Faculty in this role will be critical for providing statistical, computational, and organizational contributions to projects and processes of the Center. No regularly-scheduled teaching activity will be assigned.

Faculty are eligible for a generous benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance. Additional information and updates to benefits may be found at: https://hr.uky.edu/insurance-and-retirement.

Applicants should submit a cover letter outlining interest in the position, along with a current curriculum vitae. Please also include the names and contact information for at least three individuals who can serve as professional references when prompted in the application. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references; however, references will not be contacted without the candidate’s consent.

This position may be based in person (Lexington, KY) or fully remote, with preference given to in person.