Statisticians & Biostatisticians Psychiatry ResearchUniversity of Pittsburgh, Department of PsychiatryPittsburgh, United StatesJob descriptionMultiple full-time faculty positions at the assistant professor level are available within the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh - https://www.researchgate.net/jobderef/949391/https://psychiatry.pitt.edu/ for statistics and biostatistics researchers with a wide range of statistical expertise.Successful candidates will have an interest in:
Conducting their own funded independent research applied and/or methodological developments in statistics with applications in Psychiatry and related disciplines; and
Engaging in statistical collaborations with clinical/scientific investigators who direct internationally recognized research programs in multiple domains of psychiatry.
Primary selection criteria are a history of productivity and collaboration, as well as the ability to enhance an interactive and dynamic research community within and across departments in the greater Pittsburgh academic environment.Successful candidates will be provided with resources and support to successfully develop their careers. They will join a vibrant and highly collaborative research community with a long history of excellence in basic, translational, and clinical research.Our Department seeks to be an inclusive and safe space for all who work here. We value diversity and are committed to rectifying longstanding inequities within research and academia. Thus, women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related field
Demonstrated interest in psychiatry research e.g., as shown through peer review publications.
Success in authoring original research and review articles in refereed journals. The quality of the journals themselves and the position of authorship will be considered.
Success in securing funding from the National Institutes of Health NIH or other sources.
Demonstrated research skills
Strong organizational skills
Flexibility and ability to work in a rapidly changing/growing educational institution
About the employerAt the University of Pittsburgh Department of Psychiatry, we excel in our mission to:
provide superb behavioral health services to our patients and their families;
pursue the development of better diagnostic techniques and therapeutic interventions through innovative research;
provide a stimulating learning environment for medical and graduate students, residents, psychology interns, and postdoctoral fellows.
Our success in each of these areas is dependent upon an interactive community of clinicians, scientists, and educators who bring diversity in background, experience, expertise, and perspective to our mission.An essential partner in this work is UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital, a national leader in innovative treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Moreover, Pitt Psychiatry's preeminent academic faculty of more than 200 members trained in multiple basic and clinical science disciplines is at the heart of our success in providing superior behavioral health care and in training the next generation of innovative researchers and clinicians.Areas of ResearchStatisticsBiostatisticsPsychologyPsychiatryNeuroscienceHow to ApplyPlease apply by going to Talent Center link Home | Talent Center: Careers at Pitt | University of Pittsburgh - https://urldefense.com/v3/https:/www.join.pitt.edu/;NHLzug!KK7ImQWDEIXqmsrEzYL07KVwdSYaSsmFb4GjLsdCOdY9Hfm3ps5i4y5VQwKVAspEkIJnNiH2mgJc1g$, searching job code 23006361 in the keyword search, and submitting your materials through our Pitt system.The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.PI251005284