McMaster
University

Joint Faculty Position in Biostatistics
Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics &
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine
McMaster University

The Departments of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics (CE&B) and Pathology and Molecular Medicine (P&MM) at McMaster University are offering a three-year renewable faculty position in biostatistics at the level of Assistant Professor. We are looking for candidates with research interests and skills in the methods applied to diagnosis, prognosis and biomarkers.

Qualifications include a PhD in biostatistics or a related field and a promising record of research demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals and participation on peer-reviewed funded research. An excellent record of collegiality and collaboration, a comprehensive understanding of clinical-research design, excellent oral and written communication skills, and a willingness to learn and understand research needs specific to Pathology and Laboratory Medicine are prerequisites for this position.

Besides developing their own independent research program, the successful applicant will foster faculty research initiatives in P&MM by helping translate ideas into researchable questions, provide guidance for the design, development and execution of new studies, and foster skills in evidence-based research principles and methodologies. The successful applicant will contribute to educational programs such as the Health Research Methodology Graduate Program and the Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours Program. Experience in the application and teaching of biostatistics in health research and statistical consultation with clinical and laboratory researchers are important attributes.

McMaster University is “research intensive” and perennially rated as the most innovative university in Canada. Located mid-way between the Niagara Peninsula and Metropolitan Toronto, it offers an unparalleled social, cultural and recreational living environment, and a challenging academic career in one of Canada’s première health universities. The Departments of CE&B and P&MM are world renowned for their pioneering nature and high quality of research and education programs. They provide an exciting academic environment, operating on a collegial model with interdisciplinary research teams and a mentorship program for junior faculty. For more information about CE&B, visit http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/ceb and for information about P&MM, visit http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/pathology/. For more information on the Faculty of Health Sciences, go to http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Applicants are invited to submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and academic goals, and the names of three referees to:

Dr. Holger Schünemann & Dr. Fiona Smaill
Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics,
Faculty of Health Sciences,
1200 Main Street West, Room 2C10B
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8N 3Z5
Tel. 905‑525‑9140 ext 24931
e‑mail: schuneh@mcmaster.ca & smaill@mcmaster.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position. McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities and persons with disabilities.