Duke University, Biostatistics & Bioinformatics
Clinical Research
Biomedical Sciences / cancer
Biostatistics / Clinical Trials
*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Position Description
Open Rank Faculty Positions
The Duke University Department of Biostatistics and
Bioinformatics invites applications for a career (non-tenure) track faculty
position in biostatistics as part of the Duke Cancer Institute (DCI)
Biostatistics Shared Resource working with the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor
Center (PRTBTC). The individual in this position will collaborate closely
with PRTBTC investigators as part of the research team. Potential areas of research emphasis include
innovative pilot, surgical window of opportunity studies and phase I-III clinical
trials designs, analysis of biomarkers, correlative and translational research
(pre-clinical studies). Development of major grant applications will be a
critical component of this position. The Department of Biostatistics and
Bioinformatics has Masters and PhD programs, as well as opportunities to
supervise post-docs and Masters and PhD staff. DCI and PRTBTC have
an exceptional history in cancer research, 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 Statistics, Biostatistics,
or a related field by the date of the start of their appointment. 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
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an
individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender
identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, or veteran status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration,
innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the
robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of
our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this
exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel
secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected,
and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a
responsibility to uphold these values.
Application Materials Required:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site
)
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