TUNITIES
riculum vitae, three references to Carlos F.
Mendes de Leon, PhD, Rush Institute for

OPPOR
Healthy Aging, Rush University Medical
Center, 1645 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite
675, Chicago, IL 60612. Rush University
Assistant/Associate Professor Department of Biostatistics
Medical Center is an EOE.
Applications for a 12-month tenure-eligible faculty appointment in the Department of Biostatistics at
OFESSIONAL
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) are being sought. Primary responsibilities include teach-
PR
ing and advising graduate students as well as conducting independent methodological research. In
n Two, nontenure-track at the profes-
addition, the successful applicant will be expected to collaborate with researchers within the VCU
sor, or assistant professor positions in
medical community. T_h e Department of Biostatistics has a 40+ year history in the VCU School of
Medicine and is committed to excellence in both biostatistical research and graduate education. T_h e
the Biostatistical Collaboration Center
department of_f ers both MS and PhD programs in Biostatistics, including a concentration in Genomic
requires doctoral degree in biostatistics/
Biostatistics, and an MS in Clinical Research in Biostatistics. Our biostatistics faculty, students, and statistics for collaboration, consultation,
staf_f collaborate with clinical investigators on the Medical College of Virginia Campus (which includes
teaching and research in biomedical field.
the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Allied Health) in a wide variety of bio-
Excellent communication skills are essen-
medical research projects. Located in Richmond, Virginia, VCU has established relationships with the
Virginia Department of Health as well as local and regional health departments.
tial. At least one-year post-doctoral experi-
We are seeking applicants with training and strong research potential. Applicants must be familiar
ence. To apply, send CV and references
with design and methods for longitudinal data, e.g., multilevel modeling mixed or hierarchical linear to: Marie Lee, Department of Preventive
modeling, missing data methods, latent variable modeling, and must be able to work cooperatively and
Medicine, NU Feinberg School of
collegially with students and faculty with various levels of exposure to statistical methods. Additionally,
Medicine, 680 N. Lake Shore Suite
applicants should have collaborative research experience. Ph.D. in biostatistics, statistics, or related f_i eld
1102, Chicago, IL 60611. Northwestern
is required. Candidates should have demonstrated familiarity with statistical programming environ-
ments, and excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
University is an Affirmative action/equal
Submit statement of research interest, curriculum vitae and contact information for three profes-
opportunity employer.
sional references to rjohnson@vcu.edu or Dr. Robert E. Johnson, Department of Biostatistics, Virginia
Commonwealth University, P.O. Box 980032, Richmond, VA 23298-0032.
VCU is an urban, research intensive institution with a richly diverse university community and com-
mitment to multicultural opportunities. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity/
af_f_i rmative action employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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