Assistant Professor of Biostatistics [Tenure Track]

Employer: 

McGill

The Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, invites applications for a position as an Assistant Professor of Biostatistics [Tenure Track].

Candidates must have a doctorate in statistics or biostatistics and relevant research experience in biostatistics. Necessary qualifications for the position include evidence of research productivity (peer-reviewed publications) and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. The successful candidate will have potential or proven ability to develop an internationally recognized research program in Biostatistics, a demonstrated ability to obtain grants for their own research and to contribute to the building of successful research projects and programs in public and population health, in health services and policy, or in clinical research.

Faculty members are responsible for conducting a strong research program and for supervising graduate trainees. The candidate will be expected to teach graduate level students in the Master’s and PhD programs in both Biostatistics and Epidemiology. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

McGill University is one of Canada’s leading universities, and the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health is home to one of the largest concentration of doctoral-level biostatisticians in Canada. Its Faculty lead internationally recognized research programmes in topics such as causal inference, statistical genetics, survival analysis, nonparametric methods and Bayesian statistics. The Department offers a vibrant research environment in one of the top academic units in its field in the world.

Interested individuals should send a cover letter including statement of research interest, curriculum vitae, list of publications, three recent research articles, and a brief outline of research experience, along with the names of three referees to the attention of: 

Ms. Laurie Tesseris, Departmental Administrator
Subject line: Biostatistics Position [Tenure Track]
 
Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health
1020 Pine Avenue West
Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 1A2
 
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled, with all applications received within 30 days of this posting being fully considered. Candidate interviews are expected to begin in February 2013.
 
McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. It welcomes applications from Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, visible minorities, women, and others who may contribute to diversification. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.