TUNITIES
Multiple Faculty Positions
Quantitative & Computational Biology
OPPOR
Established in August, 2006, the mission of the Battelle Center for Mathematical Medicine (BCMM) is to assemble and support a broad range
of mathematical, statistical, and computational experts for the purposes of conducting cutting-edge quantitative research, with the ultimate goal of
OFESSIONAL
informing and improving clinical care in pediatrics. Building upon existing expertise in statistical modeling in genetics, parallel computing, computa-
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tional algorithms, and databases, the BCMM will be undergoing a rapid expansion over the next few years, increasing in both scope and size. Located
at Th e Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, an affi liate of Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Department of Pediatrics of Th e
Ohio State University College of Medicine, the BCMM is seeking to fi ll multiple open rank tenure track positions. We are looking for candidates who
can extend the quantitative and computational technologies of the BCMM in creative ways; who are interested in both basic quantitative research and
collaborative biomedical research; and who seek a highly collaborative, research-focused environment. Appointments at the Assistant, Associate, and
Full Professor level are anticipated. Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a statistical, mathematical or computational fi eld,
or an M.D. or Ph.D. in a biomedical fi eld with a quantitative or computational research focus. Generous start-up packages are available.
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is the fourth largest free standing children’s hospital in the United States. Th e Research Institute is housed in
a modern 300,000 square foot, dedicated research facility with outstanding shared facilities and core laboratories. Federal grant awards in 2007
exceeded 37 million dollars and total external research funding exceeded $49 million. Th e Research Institute is equipped with state-of-the-art
transgenic, embryonic stem cell, DNA sequencing, morphology, microarray, and viral vector core facilities. In addition to appointments in the College
of Medicine, joint faculty appointments in graduate departments at Th e Ohio State University are also available. For more information, please visit
our website at
www.nationwidechildrens.org/research. Send correspondence, including curriculum vitae and contact information for three references,
to Veronica Vieland, BCMM Director, c/o Karen Schmidt, Th e Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 700 Children’s Drive Room
W4021, Columbus, OH 43205, FAX (614) 355-2728, or to
Karen.Schmidt@Nationwidechildrens.org.
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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 The Department of Biostatistics (http://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/biostatistics/) at VCU is a ma-
position at the Assistant/Associate Professor level in the Department of Biostatistics with jor research and teaching department in the School of Medicine, with 15 full-time faculty
a joint appointment at the Department of Social and Behavioral Health. The appointee’s members. There is active collaboration with many faculty members in other departments
responsibilities will include collaborative research, independent research, and teaching and centers of the School of Medicine and Virginia Commonwealth University. The Depart-
applied biostatistics. ment of Social and Behavioral Health (http://www.behavioralhealth.vcu.edu/) at VCU has
multiple externally funded research projects involving various aspects of health behavior
Qualifi cations: Applicants must (1) possess a doctoral degree in Biostatistics/Statistics or and the social context of healthcare outcomes. The Massey Cancer Center (http://www.
a related fi eld, (2) have a strong research potential (3) be familiar with all stages of survey
massey.vcu.edu/) at VCU is one of the nation’s NCI-designated cancer center offering
methodology and related statistical methods, e.g., multilevel modeling (mixed or hierarchical outstanding opportunities for research.
linear modeling), models for longitudinal designs, missing data methods, latent variable
modeling, sampling weights, propensity scores, and (4) have the ability to work coopera- Candidates should send a cover letter referencing Position #F2507 with their CV and
tively and collegially with students and faculty with various levels of exposure to statistical the names of three references to Kellie Archer, Chair, Search Committee, Department of
methods. Experience with and interest in research focused on the design, analysis and Biostatistics, Virginia Commonwealth University, Theater Row, Room 3006, 730 East Broad
reporting of social and behavioral sciences studies related to health care and public health Street, P.O. Box 980032, Richmond, VA 23298-0032. Applications will be accepted and
research is essential. Experience with group randomized clinical trials and interest in teach- the position will remain open until fi lled. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal
ing biostatistics to non-specialist audiences are highly desirable. Candidates with an interest opportunity/affi rmative action employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities
in cancer research are encouraged. It is expected that applicants have a profi ciency in using are encouraged to apply.
statistical software packages and possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
For Additional Information:
Function: This position will provide support, consultation and collaboration for multidis- Claire Piltz, Phone: (804)828-5107 Fax: (804)628-8210
ciplinary teams of researchers specializing in various aspects of social and behavioral Kellie Archer, Phone: (804) 827-2039 Fax: (804)828-8900
health and cancer research. The candidate will provide consultation on statistical methods
for experimental, quasi-experimental and non-experimental research designs, including Web:
http://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/biostatistics/
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. VCU is an urban, research-extensive institution with a richly diverse university community
The successful candidate will be expected to provide brief consultations, to act as a co- and commitment to multicultural opportunities. VCU is an equal opportunity/affi rmative ac-
investigator on research grants, and to develop their own research program. tion employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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