Position Description

Career Track Faculty Positions – DCRI, B&B, DS&B 

The Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI), in partnership with Duke University and the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics (B&B), is investing in the growth of Data Science and Biostatistics (DS&B). We invite applications for multiple career track faculty positions at any rank in the areas of (1) application of AI and ML and other new technologies to improve and enhance the clinical research process; and (2) clinical research informatics, data engineering, harmonization and architecture for multicenter studies. DCRI fosters an academic environment that values team science. Successful applicants will join a team of 15+ faculty who are affiliated with DS&B at DCRI and be members of the B&B Department (60+ faculty). There are extensive opportunities for career advancement, leadership of scientific initiatives, and strategic partnership with the clinical therapeutic areas at DCRI. The graduate programs at Duke University, including the B&B Master’s and PhD programs provide opportunities to engage with students. Joint appointments with other departments are possible for appropriate candidates. 

We are seeking candidates with relevant expertise and commitment to at least one of the following focus areas, however we encourage diverse of scientific interests that may encompass multiple domains including these and others.  Strong candidates will demonstrate a commitment to innovation and leadership of collaborative clinical research that is synergistic with their independent research. 

Collaborative AI focus: enhancing the clinical research process by development of AI solutions, application of AI/ML, generative AI and application of other new technologies within a collaborative, team science environment Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, Data Science, Biostatistics, or a related field by the date of the start of their appointment.   

Clinical Research Informatics focus: leveraging clinical research informatics, health informatics, data engineering, harmonization and architecture to improve the research process. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Biomedical Informatics, Data Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nursing, Biostatistics, Epidemiology or a related field by the date of the start of their appointment. 

The application package should include a cover letter, with contact information, accompanied by a curriculum vitae and a research statement. The research statement should not exceed 3 pages, and should include: a description of the applicant’s past research accomplishments, plans for future research, experience & interest in a team science/collaborative environment, experience & approach to mentoring, and support for a diverse and inclusive research environment. Candidates may submit up to 3 letters of recommendation in support of their application.  

Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis.

Duke University, the DCRI, and the Department of B&B are strongly committed to advancing inclusive excellence throughout our research, teaching, and service activities. A diverse faculty – defined broadly as representing a wide range of identities, lived experiences, and perspectives – is a prerequisite for excellence and is essential to driving innovation within our scholarly community. To achieve these goals, it is essential that all members of the community feel valued and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community are expected to uphold these values, and we seek to hire faculty who are passionate about increasing the participation and success of individuals from all different backgrounds and communities. 

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.