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Applications are invited for the Chair of the Department of Biostatistics at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The goal of the department of Biostatistics is to distinguish MD Anderson as a global leader in cancer biostatistics research and its applications to contribute to Making Cancer History®. The department’s research scope aligns with MD Anderson's strategic planning and initiatives, namely, to foster breakthrough discovery and team science. The department enhances the scientific excellence of MD Anderson research through statistical designs in clinical trials and state-of-the-art methods, including the proper and efficient use of standard and cutting-edge methods, as well as the development of novel innovative methods. Provides biostatistical collaboration, consultation, and quantitative research resources to clinical, diagnostic, laboratory, population, and prevention scientists, and engages in the planning, conduct, analysis, quality assurance, and interpretation of research studies. The department’s research interests include, but are not limited to, adaptive (Bayesian) clinical trial designs, cancer early detection, biomarkers discovery, machine learning, precision medicine, multiplatform data-integration, high-dimensional data including genomic, single cell, and transcriptomic data, image data, survival data, microbiome data, and statistical genetics. The chair will cultivate a collaborative environment to maximize the impact of institutional investments and leverage our unique resources as the largest and top-ranking cancer center in the United States to advance multidisciplinary domain expertise and technology development and build bridges to promote collaboration with colleagues. The chair will foster an environment that values and prioritizes education and encourages faculty involvement in the departmental educational programs for training graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

To accomplish the goals of the Department of Biostatistics, ideal applicants should meet the following prerequisites:

• Be recognized nationally and internationally in their research field.
• Have research objectives that complement and contribute to the research-driven patient care mission of the institution.
• Demonstrate administrative competence to ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of the department, resolving operational issues, and managing financial and human resources.
• Have enriched experience as an academic role model in cultivating a nurturing collegial environment for faculty and trainees.
• Display dedication to the continuous support and growth, and well-being of the department, its faculty, and its goals and to exemplify our core values of Caring, Integrity, Discovery, Safety and Stewardship.

Applicants must have a doctoral degree (M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent) from an accredited academic institution, have achieved the rank of full professor or comparable position, and have demonstrated considerable ability and meaningful contributions to education and mentoring of trainees and junior faculty. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is committed to building a diverse community of faculty and encourages women and minorities to apply.

Inquiries and Applications:  The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has retained the services of Dr. Josh Ward at the executive search firm Korn Ferry to conduct this important search.  Applicants should submit (in two separate PDFs):  An up-to-date and detailed curriculum vitae and a letter of interest (2-4 pages) describing your interest in the role of department chair, why you believe you would be successful in the role based on your professional experience, and why now is a good time for you to consider this opportunity. Please also share how diversity, equity, and inclusion factor into your past and present work. The two PDF documents should be sent directly to Dr. Josh Ward at Josh.Ward@KornFerry.com.

Multiple open rank non-tenure track research faculty positions at MD Anderson Cancer Center

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a comprehensive cancer center in Houston, Texas. It is the largest cancer center in the US and one of the original three comprehensive cancer centers in the country. It is both a degree-granting academic institution and a cancer treatment and research center located at the Texas Medical Center in Houston. It is ranked number 1 for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals” survey. Researchers at MD Anderson are empowered to conduct cross-disciplinary, collaborative science to accelerate discovery, including implementing transformative approaches that yield radical innovation. The institution invested more than $900 million in research last year, and it has made significant investments for the future.

We seek candidates to join the Department of Biostatistics at MD Anderson. Candidates with statistical expertise in the application of broad biomedical sciences are expected to conduct collaborative research in biostatistics and medical sciences, to obtain external funding, and to provide biostatistics education. Responsibilities include collaboration with clinical and basic science departments, statistical methodology research, teaching and mentoring graduate students. Applicants should demonstrate prowess in interdisciplinary, collaborative scientific research. A Ph.D. in statistics, biostatistics, or a related quantitative field is required.

Application should be emailed to: biostat-search@mdanderson.org. Please include: (a) cover letter, (b) CV, (c) Research statement (maximum 3 pages), and (d) contact information of individuals who will provide recommendation letters. There is no deadline to apply, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

(Posted September 15, 2023)

Multiple open rank tenure-track/tenured faculty positions at MD Anderson Cancer Center

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a comprehensive cancer center in Houston, Texas. It is the largest cancer center in the US and one of the original three comprehensive cancer centers in the country. It is both a degree-granting academic institution and a cancer treatment and research center located at the Texas Medical Center. MD Anderson is ranked No. 1 for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals” survey. Researchers at the institution are empowered to conduct cross-disciplinary, collaborative science to accelerate discovery, including implementing transformative approaches that yield radical innovation. MD Anderson invested more than $900 million in research last year, and it has made significant investments for the future.

MD Anderson Cancer Center has several incredible opportunities for multiple tenure-track/tenured open rank (assistant/associate/full) professors to direct cutting-edge basic, translational, clinical, population, or data science research programs. We seek candidates to join the Department of Biostatistics at MD Anderson in advancing methodology research in biostatistics and data science, making discoveries to improve health, and providing an innovative biostatistics education. Responsibilities include methodological and collaborative research, teaching, and mentoring graduate students. Applicants should demonstrate independent research with a publication record, the ability/potential to obtain external funding as principal investigator, and prowess in interdisciplinary, collaborative scientific research. The department will consider candidates who develop statistical methods with application to biomedical research. A Ph.D. in statistics, biostatistics, or a related quantitative field is required.

Applications should be emailed to researchrecruitment@mdanderson.org. Please include: (a) cover letter, (b) CV, (c) research statement (maximum three pages), (d) three full-length research papers, and (e) contact information of individuals who will provide recommendation letters. There is no deadline to apply, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Contact email for questions: biostat-search@mdanderson.org

(Posted on September 15, 2023)

Join the team that is once again number one in cancer care at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Biostatistics. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report’s annual “Best Hospitals” survey, the institution has held the top two positions since the start of the list. From Nobel-level collaborations to programs that dramatically accelerate the conversion of scientific discovery into clinical realities, your work will contribute to Making Cancer History®.

Exceptional candidates are sought for multiple tenured/tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor level. Applicants should demonstrate prowess in interdisciplinary, collaborative scientific research. The department will consider those developing methodologies with application to biomedical research in various areas, with particular interest in early detection and cancer screening, clinical trial design, imaging, and computer-intensive methodology—including machine learning, and integrative analyses of multiplatform high-dimensional data, such as genomic, proteomic, and microbiome analysis. A Ph.D. in statistics, biostatistics, or a related field is required.

The department has 19 faculty members, 37 master's and doctoral-level research analysts, and 10 postdoctoral fellows. Faculty members are actively involved in collaborative and methodological research in diverse areas such as clinical trial design, cancer screening and early detection, bioinformatics, genomic pathway analysis, network analysis, and integrative modeling of multiple types of complex data. This includes high-dimensional omic data, functional data analysis, Bayesian methodology, longitudinal and survival analysis, statistical genetics, population health research, and behavioral/social statistics.

Our faculty collaborate with world-class cancer scientists, such as Dr. James Allison — the 2018 Nobel Prize winner for medicine — in all cancer areas and research levels. Opportunities to support large-scale studies and programs include the Moon Shots Program, which brings together the top aspects of academia and industry to swiftly translate data into patient benefits. Their large, important cancer data sets require quantitative input with impact potential. Faculty also partner with our affiliated biostatistics doctoral programs at the University of Texas, Texas A&M University and Rice University. Our department offers strong resources, including an in-house quantitative research computing team specializing in database design, web-based clinical trial support, scientific programming, and software engineering. For specifics, visit: https://biostatistics.mdanderson.org. Direct further questions to the selection committee chair.

The institution offers competitive salaries and an outstanding personal and professional benefits package. Houston is one of the world’s most innovative and diverse cities, with great neighborhoods; competitive private and public schools; a dynamic music, theater and sports scene; highly acclaimed museums; international cuisine; and year-round outdoor recreational activities.

MD Anderson is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability or veteran status, except where such distinction is required by law. All positions are security sensitive and subject to examination of criminal history record information. MD Anderson is a smoke-free and drug-free environment.

Consideration of applications will continue until the positions are filled. Applicants should send a cover letter outlining the relevance of their research experience and interests to the position, a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of current and proposed research, and three letters of recommendation to:

Department of Biostatistics
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
P.O. Box 301402
Houston, TX 77230-1402 
Email: biostat-search@mdanderson.org

Successful candidates will join a team of biostatisticians working on a wide variety of collaborative projects in cancer research. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center supports and promotes professional growth and mentoring, as well as continuing education, creativity and discovery. 

Responsibilities

Collaborate with clinicians and scientists to plan meaningful studies, statistically analyze and communicate/document the results:

• Assess relevant literature and existing data
• Perform simulations and complex statistical analyses using advanced statistical methods and programming
• Prepare statistical considerations for clinical trial designs or grant applications
• Perform biostatistical reviews of research protocols
• Collaborate on development of new statistical methodology
• Prepare written reports, including reports of data for committee and scientific meetings
• Collaborate with investigators on manuscripts
• Make original contributions to research projects
• Take initiative in professional activities
• If hired as or promoted to a senior position, participate in training and supervising junior statistical analysts

To be considered, send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and three (3) letters of reference (include contact information for references) to dqs-stat-job@mdanderson.org

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in biostatistics, bioinformatics, statistics, computing, or related field
• Working knowledge of Windows and/or UNIX operating systems
• Experience in statistical programming and analysis
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Experience with mainframe and/or PC databases, document processing and statistical software such as SAS and S-Plus

Desired Qualifications

• Experience writing reports and analytical sections of grant applications
• Extensive experience in statistical consulting, data analysis, design and management of clinical trials in the biomedical or cancer research setting

Salary: Competitive; commensurate with experience

EEO & Employment Eligibility

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by MD Anderson policy or by federal, state or local laws, unless such distinction is required by law. All positions at MD Anderson Cancer Center are security sensitive and subject to examination of criminal history record information. MD Anderson Cancer Center provides a smoke-free and drug-free environment.

Postdoctoral fellow positions are currently available with the Department of Biostatistics. Learn the specifics and apply.