The Biostatistics Program in the School of Public Health (SPH) at the Louisiana State University Health—New Orleans (LSUHSC-NO) is hiring an Assistant/Associate tenure-track/tenured faculty position in biostatistics.

The Biostatistics Program offers Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science (MS), and Doctoral of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. Biostatistics faculty members enjoy strong collaborative relationships with other Programs in the School of Public Health and with schools across the health science center, including the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Dentistry, School of Allied Health, and the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. We seek candidates with research interest and experience in broad areas of biostatistics methods development and applications that complement and strengthen current research programs by our health sciences center campus faculty.

The selected candidate will receive a competitive salary and start-up funds for research support., The Program offers a highly collegial environment with growth potential. We are particularly looking for candidates who can operate effectively in a diverse community of students and faculty and share our vision of helping all constituents reach their full potential.

LSU Health New Orleans is located within the biomedical district of New Orleans. It consists of six professional schools and twelve Centers of Excellence. The School of Public Health (SPH) offers degrees at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD levels in Public Health. The SPH is CEPH accredited and maintains a diverse research portfolio with funding from NIH, CDC, and other state and federal agencies and private institutions. The School’s mission is to advance the public’s health and well-being through education, research, and service, focusing on issues affecting Louisiana. For additional information about SPH, please visit https://sph.lsuhsc.edu.

LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. Therefore, we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Applications are accepted via the applicant portal: https://lsuhsc.peopleadmin.com/postings/13919

Applicants should include the following:

1. a cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position;
2. a curriculum vitae;
3. a personal statement summarizing your research and teaching interests; and
4. a list of three references (who will only be contacted for finalists).

Applicants must hold a doctorate in biostatistics, statistics, or a related area. In addition, candidates being considered for this position will have evidence of existing (at the associate professor level) or potential (at the assistant professor level) for establishing an independent, extramurally funded research program, a demonstrated interest in teaching, and a commitment to biostatistics and public health. Candidates will be expected to teach biostatistics courses, collaborate with other researchers, establish independent externally funded research, advise and mentor students and post-doctoral fellows.

About LSUHSC School of Public Health

About the School LSU Health New Orleans is located within the biomedical district of New Orleans. It consists of six professional schools and twelve Centers of Excellences. The School of Public Health (SPH) offers degrees at the Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD level in Public Health. The SPH is CEPH accredited and maintains a diverse research portfolio with funding from NIH, CDC, and a variety of other state and federal agencies and private institutions. The School’s mission is to advance the public’s health and well-being through education, research and service with a focus on issues affecting Louisiana. For additional information about SPH please visit: https://sph.lsuhsc.edu LSUHSC, N.O. offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, financial protection plans, retirement plans, and generous paid time off policies. For additional information please visit: https://www.lsuhsc.edu/administration/hrm/benefitsabout.aspx. EEO Statement LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities a...nd backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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