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The Department of Biostatistics ( BIOS) is internationally recognized as a leader in Biostatistics research and training. It is one of eight departments in the Gillings School of Global Public Health whose mission is to improve public health, promote individual well-being and eliminate health inequities across North Carolina and around the world. This mission is accomplished through an outstanding program of collaborative teaching, research and service. The Department of Biostatistics is one of the largest, most complex departments at UNC, receiving over $45 million in research funding in FY24. Currently BIOS includes approximately 288 students (84 undergraduate, 204 graduate), approximately 100 permanent staff members, and 40 faculty members (30 with primary appointments in BIOS), as well as an additional 20 adjunct faculty members. The Department of Biostatistics is housed in two different locations: administrative and faculty offices, including a suite of offices for graduate students, in McGavran-Greenberg Hall and the Collaborative Studies Coordinating Center at Carolina Square.

The Department of Biostatistics in the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a tenure-track or tenured faculty members, starting in Fall 2026. These 12-month full-time position will be at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor depending on qualifications and experience. The department seeks an exceptional candidate who can contribute to the academic and research enterprise of the department. The successful applicants will be expected to develop and maintain a research program supported by external funding and to be engaged in the teaching, mentoring, and service activities of the department.

A doctoral degree in biostatistics, statistics, mathematics, computer science or a related discipline.

Applicants should have broad research and teaching interests, the potential to direct PhD-level research, and the ability to engage in collaborative research with other faculty members at the University. The applicant should have excellent communication skills. Applications are encouraged from candidates with expertise in statistical methods in artificial intelligence with application to public health and/or biomedical research including areas such as cancer, climate, decision support, electronic health records, environmental health, multimodal data fusion, and precision health, among other related areas.

Please provide a minimum of three references, your CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Statement and Research Statement.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

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