The University of Georgia
Location
Athens, GA | United States
Job description
Posting Number:
F1737P
Working Title:Open Rank
Department:Public Health-Epidem & Biostat
About the University of Georgia:Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department: College/Unit/Department website: Posting Type:External
Retirement Plan:TRS or ORP
Employment Type:Employee
Benefits Eligibility:Benefits Eligible
Anticipated Start Date:01/01/2024
Job Posting Date:08/29/2023
Open until filled:Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:Applications should include: 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) research statement, and 4) teaching statement. Applicants should also provide names and contact information for at least three references using the online system. For questions, contact the chair of the search committee, Ye Shen ( [email protected] ).
Location of Vacancy:Athens Area
EEO Statement:The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([email protected]).
Classification Title:Open Rank
Faculty Rank:Open Rank
Contract Type:Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status:Tenure Track or Tenured
Minimum Qualifications:Doctoral degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Data Science, Epidemiology, or other closely related fields.
Position Summary:The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Georgia (UGA) seeks to fill multiple open-rank, tenure-track or tenured positions in biostatistics. The positions are scheduled to start January 1, 2024 or August 1, 2024, and are an academic year appointment (9 months) with an opportunity to supplement salary during the summer through teaching and/or external grants.
The College of Public Health at the University of Georgia seeks to hire faculty from across public health disciplines as part of a Team Science initiative in Social and Environmental Determinants of Health. The interactions of human behavior, economic and social conditions, environmental exposures, and health outcomes have long been recognized as critical factors in public health but work on these interrelated issues is often siloed by discipline. Cross-disciplinary research is needed to make significant advancements in our understanding of these issues, which are likely to be exacerbated with changes in climate, economic and social disparity, and access to healthcare. The College of Public Health has a unique opportunity to hire a team of faculty across academic departments and disciplines with common interests in various aspects of social and environmental determinants of health to augment our ongoing programs in this area. In particular, the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics seeks faculty with expertise in biostatistics with emphasis on AI, machine learning, spatial epidemiology, and modeling with experience in team science collaborations. Additionally, UGA is hiring a total of 50 faculty in eight clusters through the Presidential Interdisciplinary Faculty Hiring Initiative in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence ( One of these clusters consists of eight tenure-track or tenured faculty in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Infectious Disease Dynamics ( This cluster will strengthen and expand UGA’s position as a global leader in infectious disease dynamics. The Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics is seeking to fill one of these positions. The successful candidate will be expected to continue a trajectory of increased research productivity and successful extramural funding. Teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses offered by the department is expected. Service and outreach activities in the form of commitment to student mentoring and supervision of projects and dissertation research, service to the department, college and university, as well as the scientific profession are also expected. Additional Requirements:Applicants at all ranks will be considered. For more information, please see the University of Georgia’s Guidelines on Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure of Academic Rank Faculty .
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification:Candidates should have a proven track record of work at the interface of biostatistics and health research. Applicants should be working in an area related to biostatistics, data analytics, machine learning, AI, or mathematical and computational modeling of health outcomes. Applicants with a history of collaboration in health research are preferred.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Is this a Position of Trust?:No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:No
Does this position require a P-Card? :No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :No
Is driving a responsibility of this position?:No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):No
Credit and P-Card policy:Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
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