Faculty Member, Biostatistics in Population - Saskatoon, Canada - University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan

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Saskatoon, Canada

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Faculty Member, Biostatistics in Population, Public, Clinical Health, Health Services Research:

Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a tenure track biostatistics faculty position at the assistant professor level in the Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, College of Medicine.

The research area is focused on biostatistical methods for population and public health, clinical, or health services research.

Other responsibilities will include serving as the director of the Clinical Research Support Unit (CRSU), graduate level teaching and supervision of graduate student and post-doctoral research projects within the department, and in a biostatistics graduate program jointly offered with the department of Math and Statistics and the School of Public Health.

Participation in relevant administrative activities, committee work, public and professional service appropriate to rank are also expected.

The Department of Community Health and Epidemiology is a dynamic, cohesive academic department comprising 18 faculty and 34 associates and adjuncts.

We have active graduate programs and make a vital contribution to the undergraduate education of medical and health sciences students, and postgraduate education with the Public Health and Preventative Medicine Residency Program.

Housed within the department, the CRSU offers multi-faceted research assistance to all faculty members, residents, students, and researchers within the College of Medicine.

Investigators across the clinical, biomedical, and population health sciences can access support for study design, sample size/power calculation, data management, analysis, and manuscript revision.

Some qualitative research support is also available. The CRSU offers workshops and 1 credit unit short courses on the use of software (e.g. SAS, NVivo) to support quantitative and qualitative data analysis as well as research data management.

The College of Medicine is the provincial medical school with 400 medical students, 450 residents, and over 1800 medical faculty.

Vision - We are leaders in improving the health and well-being of the people of Saskatchewan and the world.

Mission - As a socially accountable organization, we improve health through innovative and interdisciplinary research and education, leadership, community engagement, and the development of culturally competent, skilled clinicians and scientists.

Collaborative and mutually beneficial partnerships with Indigenous peoples and communities are central to our mission.

The University of Saskatchewan's main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis in the city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Saskatoon has a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community with a world class art museum, and a wide range of seasonal leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research, and scholarly activities and offers a full spectrum of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of over 26,000. The University of Saskatchewan is strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. All members of the university community share a responsibility for developing and maintaining an environment in which differences are valued and inclusiveness is practiced.

Qualifications
The current salary band for Assistant Professor is $ 99,945-120,099.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long-term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

Dr. Sylvia Abonyi, Department Head
Community Health & Epidemiology
Health Sciences Building, E Wing, Rm 3252
College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon SK, Canada S7N 5E5

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Status:
Tenure Track

Employment Group:

USFA

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Posted Date: 5/6/2024

Closing Date:
Until Filled