PR
for three referees to Colin B. Begg, PhD, conduct research. Send cover letter, CV,
OFESSIONAL
Biostatistics Search, MSKCC, 307 East transcripts, and three recommendation let-
63rd St., New York, NY 10021. Memorial ters to Suzanne Hudson, Department of
Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center is an Biostatistics, Allied Health, East Carolina
NORC conducts high quality social science
Equal Opportunity Employer. University, Greenville, NC 27858. Or apply
research in the public interest from its head-
online at
www.ecu.edu. Screening applicants
quarters at the University of Chicago and
OPPOR
North Carolina
begins February 1, 2008. East Carolina
from its offices in Chicago, IL, Washington,
University is an Equal Opportunity/
DC, Bethesda, MD, and Berkeley, CA.
TUNITIES
n East Carolina University. Two openings
Affirmative Action Employer.
We conduct research in economics, demo-
for tenure-track assistant professor of
graphics, education and child development,
biostatistics. Doctorate required. Expected health, substance abuse, mental health,
to teach, consul with faculty and graduate
Oregon justice, and survey quality both in the U.S.
students, and conduct research. Send n Research associate biostatistician,
and internationally. We offer full-service
survey design and operations as well as
cover letter, CV, transcripts, and three Oregon Clinical and Translational
strengths in analysis, information technol-
recommendation letters to Suzanne Research Institute, Oregon Health and ogy, and technical assistance. NORC sup-
Hudson, Department of Biostatistics, Science University, to work with PhD
ports the research needs of government in
Allied Health, East Carolina University, biostatisticians and clinical/translational
the U.S. and abroad, international donor
agencies, foundations, academic research-
Greenville, NC 27858. Or apply online researchers. Requires MS in biostatistics,
ers, and private organizations.
at
www.ecu.edu. Screening of applicants statistics, or equivalent; collaborative expe-
will begin February 1, 2008. East Carolina rience; proficiency with statistical software
NORC is actively seeking statisticians,
survey methodologists, statistical program-
University is an Equal Opportunity/ packages; and strong written and oral
mers, data managers, survey directors,
Affirmative Action Employer. communication skills. Responsibilities and social scientists with advanced training
include design consultation, data manage-
or experience in survey research or survey
n East Carolina University. Tenure-track
ment, and analysis. More information,
operations. New staff will be based in our
assistant/associate professor of biostatistics.
Chicago, IL or Washington, DC offices. To
along with application information, at
learn more about NORC and to apply for
Doctorate and two years consulting expe-
www.octri.org or send email to rasearch@ employment, visit our website at:
rience post degree required. Expected
ohsu.edu. Oregon Health and Science
to teach, provide and direct consulting
http://www.norc.org/careers
University is an AA/EOE.
w/faculty and graduate students, and
NORC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer
that values and actively seeks diversity in the workforce.
Assistant/Associate Professor of Biostatistics and Social and Behavioral Health (tenure-track)
at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Department of Biostatistics
The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine is recruiting for an academic position at the Assistant/Associate Professor level in the Department
of Biostatistics with a joint appointment at the Department of Social and Behavioral Health. The appointee’s responsibilities will include collaborative research,
independent research, and teaching applied biostatistics.
Qualifications: Applicants must (1) possess a doctoral degree in Biostatistics/Statistics or a related field, (2) have a strong research potential (3) be familiar with all
stages of survey methodology and related statistical methods, e.g., multilevel modeling (mixed or hierarchical linear modeling), models for longitudinal designs, missing
data methods, latent variable modeling, sampling weights, propensity scores, and (4) have the ability to work cooperatively and collegially with students and faculty
with various levels of exposure to statistical methods. Experience with and interest in research focused on the design, analysis and reporting of social and behavioral
sciences studies related to health care and public health research is essential. Experience with group randomized clinical trials and interest in teaching biostatistics to
non-specialist audiences are highly desirable. Candidates with an interest in cancer research are encouraged. It is expected that applicants have a proficiency in using
statistical software packages and possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
Function: This position will provide support, consultation and collaboration for multidisciplinary teams of researchers specializing in various aspects of social and
behavioral health and cancer research. The candidate will provide consultation on statistical methods for experimental, quasi-experimental and non-experimental
research designs, including observational studies. The candidate will be expected to interface with researchers at other sites and to collaborate with others in writing
grant proposals and articles for publication. The successful candidate will be expected to provide brief consultations, to act as a co-investigator on research grants,
and to develop their own research program.
The Department of Biostatistics (http://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/biostatistics/) at VCU is a major research and teaching department in the School of Medicine, with
15 full-time faculty members. There is active collaboration with many faculty members in other departments and centers of the School of Medicine and Virginia
Commonwealth University. The Department of Social and Behavioral Health (http://www.behavioralhealth.vcu.edu/) at VCU has multiple externally funded research
projects involving various aspects of health behavior and the social context of healthcare outcomes. The Massey Cancer Center (http://www.massey.vcu.edu/) at VCU
is one of the nation’s NCI-designated cancer center offering outstanding opportunities for research.
Candidates should send a cover letter referencing Position #F2507 with their CV and the names of three references to Chair, Search Committee, Department of
Biostatistics, Virginia Commonwealth University, Theater Row, Room 3006, 730 East Broad Street, P.O. Box 980032, Richmond, VA 23298-0032 received by De-
cember 31, 2007. However, applications will be accepted and the position will remain open until filled, through June 30, 2008.
VCU is an urban, research intensive institution with a diverse university community and commitment to multicultural opportunities. VCU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities,
and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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