Assistant / Associate Professor - Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Computational B...
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- The George Washington University
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- Washington, DC
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- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Computational Biology Institute and the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics of the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health are recruiting a full-time tenure track or tenured faculty at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The successful candidate will develop a program of sponsored research with the Computational Biology Institute, and teach and mentor graduate students in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Academic rank, salary and employment position are competitive and will be commensurate with experience. GW has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and accordingly we encourage applications from members of underrepresented populations.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:The Computational Biology Institute seeks faculty members to establish externally funded, internationally recognized, and
interdisciplinary research programs in bioinformatics and/or computational biology in an area such as genome analysis,
biodiversity informatics, translational medicine, public health, cancer, neurobiology and systems biology developing
methods to address ‘big data’ issues from a computational perspective.
The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics oversees the MPH, MS, and PhD programs in epidemiology, MPH
program in biostatistics, and the MS program in public health microbiology and emerging infectious diseases. The
Department collaborates with the Department of Statistics for the MS and PhD programs in biostatistics. The
Computational Biology Institute also participates in the Genomics and Bioinformatics PhD program in the GW School of
Medicine and Health Sciences.
The successful candidates will devote approximately 50% of their efforts to obtaining, implementing or overseeing funded research, and 50% to teaching, mentoring, and educational administration.
Minimum Qualifications:Applicants must have an MD or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer
Science, Mathematics, Genomics, Epidemiology or a related discipline by date of appointment; as well as experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals, proposing and/or implementing funded research, and teaching graduate and/or undergraduate courses in their area of expertise.
For further information about the Computational Biology Institute at George Washington University, please see https://cbi.gwu.edu/. Additional information about the Milken Institute School of Public Health can be found at http://publichealth.gwu.edu/ and the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics http://publichealth.gwu.edu/departments/epidemiology-and-biostatistics.
Special Instructions to Applicants:Applicants should complete the online faculty application and submit the following documents: 1) a curriculum vitae; 2) a statement of research interest to include accomplishments and future plans; and 3) a statement of teaching interest to include mentoring interest. Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin on December 5, 2018 and will continue until the positions are filled.
Department Link: Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. EEO Statement:The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Quick Link http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/56958 Applicant Documents Required Documents- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Teaching Interest
- Statement of Research Interest
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Will you have an MD or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Genomics, Epidemiology or a related discipline by date of appointment?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have demonstrated experience proposing and/or implementing funded research?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience teaching graduate and/or undergraduate courses in your area of expertise?
- Yes
- No
Organization
George Washington University is a top nationally recognized institution and is currently the largest employer of higher education in the District of Columbia with students and faculty from all 50 states and more than 120 countries. Our community is as diverse as the many backgrounds and occupations we represent. Enrichment, opportunities, and work/life balance are just some of the rewards of joining our learning community. The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
The George Washington University is a dynamic institution located in the heart of Washington, D.C. As the largest institution of higher education in the nation’s capital, GW is able to draw upon a rich array of resources to enhance its educational endeavors and generate creative energy. Through its diverse students, faculty, staff, and alumni, the university contributes talent and knowledge to improve the DC area and the world.
Located four blocks from the White House, GW is the largest institution of higher education in the nation's capital. The university offers comprehensive programs of undergraduate and graduate liberal arts study as well as degree programs in medicine, law, engineering, education, business, and international affairs.
The George Washington University dedicates itself to furthering human well-being. We value a dynamic, student-focused community stimulated by cultural and intellectual diversity and built upon a foundation of integrity, creativity, and openness to the exploration of new ideas. A diverse population of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students from all 50 states, D.C, and more than 130 countries enroll at GW each year.
To promote the process of lifelong learning from both global and integrative perspectives, the university provides a stimulating intellectual environment for its diverse students and faculty. By fostering excellence in teaching, GW offers outstanding learning experiences for full-time and part-time students in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in D.C., the nation, and abroad. The university acts as a catalyst for creativity in the arts, the sciences, and the professions by encouraging interaction among its students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the communities it serves.
What Makes GW a Great Place to Work
Working at GW is an experience that allows each individual an opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. Our community includes individuals of diverse and unique backgrounds whose individual contributions build the momentum to make GW a great university and indeed, a great place to work. As a top employer, we want to do all we can to attract the best people who connect to our mission of excellent teaching, research, and community engagement. Those who are here are “Proud to be GW.”
GW is committed to offering its employees a comprehensive benefits package including health and welfare plans such as medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts and life and disability insurance as well as retirement and tuition programs. Free wellness programs include exercise classes, walking clubs, smoking cessation benefits, free flu vaccinations, GW’s Healthy Pregnancy Program, a faculty and staff summer softball league, and much more.
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