Job Description Summary
The Hollings Cancer Center and the Department of Public Health Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) invite applications for Research Assistant or Research Associate Professor of Biostatistics. This posting is for a faculty biostatistician affiliated with the Data Science Shared Resource within the Hollings Cancer Center, South Carolina’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center. A PhD or DrPH in statistics, biostatistics, or related field at the time of appointment is required.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty
Cost Center
CC001038 COM PHS Operations CC
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
University-00
Pay Range
0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Job Description:
The Hollings Cancer Center and the Department of Public Health Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) invite applications for Research Assistant or Research Associate Professor of Biostatistics. This posting is for a faculty biostatistician affiliated with the Data Science Shared Resource within the Hollings Cancer Center, South Carolina’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center. A PhD or DrPH in statistics, biostatistics, or related field at the time of appointment is required.
This position will involve collaborative interactions with Hollings Cancer Center faculty with an emphasis on joint grant proposals, design and conduct of early phase clinical trials, development of statistical methodology to advance cancer research, and the design of laboratory, clinical and epidemiologic studies. Applicants with prior experience working in an NCI-designated cancer center are encouraged to apply.
Founded in 1824, the Medical University of South Carolina is the state’s largest medical complex, has the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, and is the largest employer in the metropolitan Charleston area. MUSC ranks in the top quartile of domestic educational institutions in funding for research and is home to a Clinical and Translational Science Award. MUSC is located in Charleston, SC, a vibrant and diverse community renowned for its music, arts and culinary scene, with ample opportunities for coastal outdoor activities.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter describing qualifications – especially current and past collaborative experiences – and curriculum vitae to HCC BSR Search Committee c/o Elizabeth Hill (hille@musc.edu). Applicants must also apply on the MUSC Job Site.
MUSC is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and encourages applications from individuals in groups that are underrepresented in the biomedical sciences. The posting will remain open until filled.
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
For additional information or questions, please contact:
Dr. Elizabeth Hill
Biostatistics Director, Data Science Shared Resource
Biostatistics Program Director, Hollings Advisory for Rapid Translation
Professor of Biostatistics
Hollings Cancer Center
Medical University of South Carolina
86 Jonathan Lucas St., MSC 955
Charleston, SC 29425
hille@musc.edu
Additional Job Description
Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in all cold temperature extremes, i.e. spot coolers. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Continuous)…