Job Summary:
The University of Wisconsin-Madison and School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) invite applications for an open rank tenure track position in clinical biostatistics in cancer beginning Summer of 2025. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and life experiences who will bring their unique perspectives to their work and broaden the impact of UW-Madison's clinical, research, teaching, and service missions. Help us change the world!
Biostatistical methods support study design, conduct, analysis, and reporting at all levels of contemporary cancer research, from basic mechanistic studies to multi-omic investigations, prevention efforts, clinical trials, population studies, complex interventions, social determinants of health, and more. Biostatistical contributions assure that resources are used efficiently, that proposed studies can detect clinically and biologically relevant effects in the presence of variation, that information is reliably and reproducibly extracted from data, and that studies involving biomedical and health data meet the highest standards of statistical analysis.
Biostatistical methods anchor data-scientific approaches in cancer, which further rely on burgeoning data resources, computational infrastructure, data management systems, and machine learning innovations. In line with the best examples of biostatistical research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and beyond, methodological research is fueled and tempered by collaborative research projects from the many domains of cancer research.
The successful applicant will become a member of the world-class UW Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC), will lead as the Director of the UWCCC Biostatistics Shared Resource (BSR), and is expected to have a tenure home in the Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics (BMI). There also is the possibility of establishing formal affiliations with other campus units, such as the Department of Statistics. BSR provides critical biostatistics support to UWCCC-sponsored studies on cancer and to principal investigators whose research focuses on cancer. The successful applicant is also expected to mentor graduate students in one or more graduate-level biostatistics training programs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, including Biostatistics, Clinical Investigation, and Biomedical Data Science, and teach at least one graduate level biostatistics course per year.
The Carbone Cancer Center is composed of 325 faculty members from 38 departments and 9 schools at UW-Madison. Center members advance cancer care, research, and education through 6 scientific programs (Human Cancer Virology, Cancer Genetic and Epigenetic Mechanisms, Tumor Microenvironment, Imaging and Radiation Sciences, Developmental Therapeutics, and Cancer Prevention and Control) supported by 12 Shared Resources. The Carbone Cancer Center has a long-standing commitment to fostering the career development of cancer researchers and ensuring the research at the Center is responsive to the cancer needs and preferences of communities throughout Wisconsin. The National Cancer Institute designated the UWCCC in 1973 as one of the first six university-based comprehensive cancer centers in the United States. The UWCCC is Wisconsin's only comprehensive cancer center designated by the NCI. The UWCCC is committed to defeating cancer through the rapid application of groundbreaking research, prevention, and treatment. Its greatest strength is involvement in clinical trials and research studies designed to answer specific scientific questions about the prevention, diagnosis, detection, and treatment of cancer.
The Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics engages broadly in data science research, service, and education. The collaborative approach taken by the UWCCC, BMI, the School of Medicine and Public Health, and UW-Madison creates an environment in which unexpected research ideas developed at the intersection of different disciplines thrive. BMI faculty and research staff collaborate with all SMPH, College of Letters & Science, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, and School of Veterinary Medicine departments, as well as the School of Computer, Data, and Information Sciences; the College of Engineering; and several research centers on campus. BMI has 30 tenure-track and tenured faculty who mentor nearly 100 graduate students enrolled in the degree programs of BMI (Biomedical Data Science), Statistics (Biostatistics Degree Option), Computer Sciences, Engineering, Population Health Sciences, and others. The successful applicant will be a trainer in BMI's Biomedical Data Science programs and possibly other programs. BMI faculty also teach in several other degree programs in Statistics, Computer Sciences, Engineering, Nursing, Pharmacy, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Clinical Investigations.
In addition to extensive research collaborations among faculty, BMI has strong ties to the UW Carbone Cancer Center through the UWCCC Biostatistics Shared Resource (BSR) and Cancer Informatics Shared Resource (CISR), both of which are important research cores supported by the UWCCC's Cancer Center Support Grant from the National Cancer Institute.
This position offers an opportunity to put the Wisconsin Idea into action. UW President Charles Van Hise first stated the Wisconsin Idea in 1905: "I shall never be content until the beneficent influence of the University reaches every family in the state." The Wisconsin Idea signifies a general principle that the activities of the University benefit everyone in Wisconsin and beyond Wisconsin's borders.
The city of Madison is the state capital of Wisconsin. Madison is consistently ranked among the best places to live, work, raise a family, and age in place. It has been named as one of the best small cities in America, one of the greenest cities in the US, and offers activities for all seasons, even in the snow. Whether you enjoy art, theater, music, sports, or the outdoors, Madison has something to offer you. In addition to leisure activities, Madison is home to the Wisconsin state government, many small and large biotechnology companies, and the headquarters of many non-biotech companies. It is a vibrant environment with much opportunity within and outside the university.
Responsibilities:
70% Develop and maintain a vigorous, cutting-edge, highly visible, and extramurally funded methodological and applied research program with a focus on biostatistics and cancer. Lead collaborative research efforts, including the Biostatistics Shared Resource.
15% Advise graduate, post-graduate, or other learners in their research and teaching activities. The successful applicant will be a trainer in the Biomedical Data Science MS/PhD program and in the Biostatistics Degree Option MS/PhD program.
10% Teach graduate courses and/or develop new courses in their area of expertise, as appropriate.
5% Engage in service to the department, school, university, and profession, as appropriate.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
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Education:
Required
PhD or equivalent in Biostatistics, Statistics, or closely related data science discipline.
Qualifications:
Requirements (must be met by start date):
Demonstrated excellence in methodological research in clinical biostatistics, as applicable to cancer research.
Proven track record of collaborative interdisciplinary research in cancer.
Experience teaching and training graduate students or other learners in a cancer research setting.
Experience in leading a research group comparable to managing a biostatistics shared service for a comprehensive cancer center.
4 years of experience in clinical biostatistics in cancer.
Candidates for associate or full professor must meet the University of Wisconsin-Madison tenure requirements.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Anticipated Begin Date:
JULY 01, 2025
Salary:
Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).
Additional Information:
Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist. UW-Madison Tenure Guidelines: https://secfac.wisc.edu/tenure/
This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with Position Vacancy (Job #) 304330; please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two position vacancy listings allows the School of Medicine and Public Health to consider candidates with both tenure-track faculty credentials and non-tenure-track faculty credentials for this position.
How to Apply:
The deadline for assuring full consideration is December 1, 2024. However, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled. Your application must be received through the Jobs at UW portal to be considered a candidate. Application submitted outside of this system will not be considered. To apply for this position, click on the "Apply Now" button and use the online UW Job Application to submit the following:
- A cover letter that references PVL #304254
- Your CV
- Teaching and research statements
- Copies of three peer-reviewed and published manuscripts.
References will be collected later in the recruitment process.
Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/
Contact:
Lily Kramer
lbkramer@wisc.edu
608-262-7216
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Professor(FA020) or Associate Professor(FA030) or Assistant Professor(FA040)
Department(s):
A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/BIOSTAT & MED I/BIOST&M I
Employment Class:
Faculty
Job Number:
304254-FA
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