Job Summary

The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Drexel University’s Dornsife School of Public Health invites applicants for a tenure track, open-rank faculty position in Biostatistics. We value diversity among the members of our department and seek applicants who are committed to collaborative, interdisciplinary research, consistent with our school’s mission of reducing health disparities, promoting health in all policies, and valuing health as a human right. Applicants in all research areas will be considered. Researchers with a focus on clinical trials, computational statistics, spatial or environmental statistics, causal inference, or leadership in another applied interdisciplinary research are particularly encouraged to apply. Successful applicants must demonstrate strong commitment to advancing public health through innovative research and teaching. Applicants are encouraged to articulate in their cover letters how their research would align with, extend, or enrich the research environment at Drexel's Dornsife School of Public Health and the school’s mission.

We seek a researcher with a strong record of innovative and impactful scholarship, demonstrated success securing external funding, an ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and preferably, experience advising Biostatistics doctoral students. Responsibilities include maintaining an active independent research program, contributing to the department's mission of advancing knowledge in epidemiology and biostatistics, and engaging in service to the department, institution, and the broader community.

Essential Functions

• Teaching - 50%
• Research - 30%
• Service - 20%
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• A PhD or Doctorate in Biostatistics or related field is required.
• Experience commensurate with appointment at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level.

Physical Requirements

• Typically sitting at a desk/table

Location

• University City – Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This is a full-time Faculty position classified as Exempt. The salary offered is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review. 

For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Full-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet or Part-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet.   

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.