[BioC] Job announcement: Virginia Commonwealth University

[Kellie J. Archer, Ph.D.]

Applications for a 12 month tenure eligible faculty appointment in the
Department of Biostatistics at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) are
being sought.  We are seeking applicants with training and research
interest in the design and statistical analysis of high-throughput genomic
data (e.g., microarrays, proteomics), bioinformatics, computational
biology, or closely related area. Additionally, applicants should have
collaborative research experience.  Primary responsibilities include
teaching and advising graduate students as well as conducting independent
methodological research. In addition, the successful applicant will be
expected to collaborate with other VCU investigators in related fields in
obtaining extramural grant support.

The Department of Biostatistics has a 40+ year history in the VCU School
of Medicine and is committed to excellence in both biostatistical research
and graduate education. The department offers both MS and PhD programs in
Biostatistics, including a newly developed concentration in Genomic
Biostatistics, and an MS in Clinical Research in Biostatistics. In
addition, a Master of Public Health Biostatistics track is under
development.  Our biostatistics faculty, students, and staff collaborate
with clinical investigators on the Medical College of Virginia Campus
(which includes the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, and
Allied Health) in a wide variety of biomedical research projects. Located
in Richmond, Virginia, VCU has established relationships with the Virginia
Department of Health as well as local and regional health departments.

Qualifications include: Ph.D. in biostatistics, statistics, or related
field. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in the analyses of
genomic and/or proteomic data, familiarity with statistical programming
environments for analyzing such data, and have excellent oral and written
communication skills.

Submit statement of research interest, curriculum vitae and contact
information for three professional references to kjarcher at vcu.edu or

Dr. Kellie J. Archer
Department of Biostatistics
Virginia Commonwealth University
P.O. Box 980032
Richmond, VA  23298-0032

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer.  Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.