Open Rank Faculty Positions

The Duke University Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics invites applications for multiple non tenure-track faculty positions in clinical informatics and biostatistics.  Potential areas of research emphasis include health equity, data standardization, data harmonization, innovative clinical trials design, and causal inference.  The Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics has Masters and PhD programs, as well as opportunities to supervise post-docs and Masters and PhD staff. This position also has the unique opportunity to also be part of the prestigious Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI).   Duke and DCRI have an exceptional history in healthcare innovation, and Durham and the Research Triangle form a vibrant community with an outstanding climate intellectually, culturally, and for year-round physical activity and recreation. 

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Statistics, Biomedical Informatics, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, or a related field by the date of the start of their appointment. Joint appointments with other departments are possible for appropriate candidates.  The application package should include a cover letter accompanied by a one-page diversity statement, a curriculum vitae, and a three-page statement of research (organized as one page summary of past research accomplishments and a two-page summary of your future research plans), and 3 letters of recommendation. 

Diversity and Inclusion: Duke University is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Candidates with backgrounds underrepresented in science are especially encouraged to apply. The diversity statement should address why the candidate believes diversity and inclusion are important with examples from their experiences and plans for future contributions. More information about the department’s diversity, inclusion, and antiracist work can be found at: https://biostat.duke.edu/about/diversity-and-inclusion

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