The Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) contains data extracted
from many of the institution's disparate source systems, including
patient, visit, clinical, operational, financial, and research
data. It contains data on more than 2.5 million patients.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Informatics and
Computing Infrastructure (VINCI) provides researchers with access
to all VA electronic health data and additional unique data sets,
covering over 9 million Veterans, and high-powered cloud computing
infrastructure and tools.
About the PHS Department
The Department of Population Health Sciences is a hub for
education, investigation, and methodological expertise in
population health. Our faculty are diverse and form three
Divisions—Biostatistics, Cancer Population Sciences, and Health
Services Innovation & Research. Faculty, staff, and students
engage in research, education, and community activities to promote
patient-centered healthcare and the delivery of evidence-based
health innovations that improve population health and reduce health
disparities within our community and beyond. The Department has
particular strengths in pharmacoepidemiology, analysis of large
databases, digital health, implementation science, cancer
epidemiology, and health policy.
Through high impact research, we strive to contribute to a world
where all individuals have the opportunity to enjoy the highest
attainable standard of health. The department is highly
interdisciplinary, collaborative, and innovative, and we seek
faculty who will thrive in this environment.
Work Environment
The Department of Population Health Sciences is one of 26
departments in the School of Medicine in the Health Sciences
Campus. University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient
focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence,
leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who
are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of
compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity,
integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission. The
Health Sciences Campus is home to
24 Institutes and Centers including The Utah Clinical
and Translational Science Institute (CTSI; our NCATS funded CTSA),
the Huntsman Cancer Institute, the Huntsman Mental Health
Institute, the Nora Eccles Harrison Cardiovascular Research
Institute, the Center for Medical Innovation, the Utah Center on
Aging and the Utah Data Coordinating Center. Faculty are active
members in numerous research initiatives, including Digital Health,
Center for Metabolic Health, DELPHI, and Responsible AI
Initiative.
The University of Utah and Department of Population Health Sciences
is committed to supporting our faculty, staff and students to lead
balanced lives, while achieving success in their professions. The
goal is to create a space that is safe and welcoming for all, and
where all faculty, staff, and trainees are meaningfully engaged and
have equal opportunity to succeed.
Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI)
HCI is
a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Comprehensive Cancer
Center, which means it meets the highest standards for cancer care
and research and receives support for its
scientific endeavors. HCI is also a member of
the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), a not-for-profit
alliance of the world's leading cancer centers. Patients primarily
come from Utah and four neighboring Mountain West states to
comprise the largest geographical catchment area among
comprehensive care centers.
The University of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Institute is home to
exceptional genetic epidemiologic resources through the UPDB, the
Utah SEER Cancer Registry, and EDW. The University's excellent
genomics resources and biospecimen repository are bolstered by a
strong research informatics core, enabling outstanding research in
genetic and molecular epidemiology. HCI investigators have strong
relationships with Community Health Clinics across the HCI
catchment area and conduct small- and large-scale pragmatic trials
addressing the catchment area's cancer burdens. HCI continually has
over 200 open trials, including experimental therapeutic trials
spanning all three phases of drug development.
The
Cancer Biostatistics Shared Resource provides
state-of-the-art biostatistics and research design support to
clinical, translational, laboratory, and population sciences
investigators at Huntsman Cancer Institute. Cancer Biostatistics
provides expertise for cancer researchers, from formulation of
research objectives to study design, along with analysis,
development of novel methods, interpretation, and dissemination of
results.
Utah Data Coordinating Center (DCC)
The
DCC is
a nationally recognized Academic Research Organization (ARO) based
at University of Utah Health. Since its founding in 2001, the Utah
DCC has provided clinical, data, and statistical coordinating
center support for 14 national research networks and has led the
implementation of more than 225 multicenter studies, contributing
to over 1,000 scientific publications. Their mission is to harness
the power of collaboration to advance science, improve health, and
benefit humanity.
With more than 120 professional staff and 14 faculty experts
spanning medicine, biostatistics, epidemiology, nursing,
pharmacology, and related disciplines, the DCC provides end-to-end
research support—from study design and protocol development through
trial implementation, data analysis, and manuscript production.
Their multidisciplinary teams deliver expertise in biostatistics,
data management, project management, regulatory affairs,
information technology, clinical operations, and research
execution. They support academic, government, and
industry-sponsored research across a wide range of therapeutic
areas, including rare diseases, and across the full lifespan from
pediatrics to geriatrics.
For more than two decades, the DCC has partnered with investigators
nationwide to coordinate complex clinical trials, observational
studies, registries, and research networks. By combining scientific
rigor, innovative technology, and a collaborative culture, they
help transform research discoveries into evidence that improves
patient care and public health. They are committed to providing a
seamless experience for our research partners while creating a
dynamic, mission-driven environment where talented professionals
can build meaningful careers and make a lasting impact.
Study Design and Biostatistics Center (SDBC)
The
SDBC
SDBCis the statistical core of the Translational Research:
Implementation, Analysis and Design (TRIAD) team, which is a highly
multidisciplinary group of biostatisticians, epidemiologists,
psychometricians, health economists, survey design researchers,
systematic review experts, implementation scientists and
qualitative researchers engaged in a wide range of collaborations
throughout the University of Utah and elsewhere. The SDBC currently
includes seven PhD and 20 MS level biostatisticians, as well as
several Biostatistics PhD students. Faculty in the SDBC develop
novel statistical techniques and software and teach the principles
of Biostatistics in Master of Science in Clinical Investigation and
U of U's Master of Statistics programs. Focus areas of the SDBC and
the broader TRIAD team include the design of clinical trials and
observational studies, analysis of longitudinal and survival data,
epidemiologic modeling, Bayesian analysis, modern causal inference,
statistical genetics and genomics, machine learning methods, health
economics, survey design, systematic reviews, behavioral statistics
and psychometrics, implementation science and qualitative
research.
Data Exploration and Learning for Precision Health
Intelligence (DELPHI) Data Science Initiative
The
DELPHI Initiative aims to drive innovation in health
and medicine by catalyzing biomedical data science research.
Specifically, the DELPHI initiative aims to expand data science
expertise to accelerate scientific discovery and implementation
through key efforts to build community, catalyze research, increase
national distinction, facilitate recruitment, and enhance
education. The DELPHI Initiative provides regular communication on
upcoming events and funding opportunities, hosts educational
workshops, an annual research symposium, and seminars, and sponsors
research through seed grants as part of the larger One Utah Data
Science Hub.
Responsible AI Initiative (RAI)
The
One-U Responsible AI
Initiative (One-U RAI) is a $100 million
transdisciplinary initiative launched in 2023 and led by the
University of Utah
Scientific Computing and Imaging (SCI) Institute.
One-U RAI catalyzes the responsible innovation, translation,
application, and study of artificial intelligence to address
scientific and societal grand challenges. Its work is organized
across three thematic areas (Environment, Health Care &
Wellness, and Teaching & Learning) and builds on existing
research strengths across the University of Utah.
The initiative is grounded in the National Institute of Standards
and Technology's principles of trustworthy AI: validity and
reliability, safety, security and resiliency, accountability and
transparency, explainability and interpretability, privacy, and
fairness with mitigation of harmful bias. One-U RAI brings together
applied AI research expertise, advanced cyberinfrastructure, and a
translational workforce to position the University as a regional
and national leader in responsible AI.
Center for Genomic Medicine (CGM)
CGM
is one of the nation's leading institutions for translating genomic
discoveries into clinical practice. CGM brings together over 115
interdisciplinary faculty engaged in genomic medicine research
across the disease and translational spectrums, spanning genetic
discovery, functional validation, and translation, while also
developing innovative software and data science solutions that
enable genomic discoveries worldwide. In collaboration with
clinical departments, CGM is actively bringing genomic medicine to
routine patient care in the neonatal intensive care unit and rare
and undiagnosed disease programs.
Facts about University of Utah and Utah
Utah is known for stunning natural wonders, including five National
Parks, and world-class recreation for outdoor enthusiasts. The
University of Utah is the state's oldest and largest institution of
higher education and offers an exceptional research and teaching
environment. The university is located in Salt Lake City, which has
been named one of the top 10 mid-sized American cities. It is a
diverse and vibrant city and is a thriving hub for innovation and
the arts. It is surrounded by the Wasatch Mountains, which offer
ample opportunity for outdoor adventure, including nine ski resorts
within an hour of campus. Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas
offer diverse neighborhoods, great schools, restaurants, arts and
entertainment, and endless possibilities for sports and recreation.
Learn
more about living in Utah.
Values and Culture
The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused
center distinguished by
collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U
Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and
furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration,
innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and
trust that is integral to our mission.
Department: 01721 - PHS - BIOSTATISTICS
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Tenure Track
Close Date: 12/25/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Requisition Number: PRN04075F
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/7277891"">https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/204410
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience
working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment
to improving access to higher education.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon
request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process
will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does
not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion,
national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender,
gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related
conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The
University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the
education program or activity that it operates, as required by
Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate
in education programs or activities extends to admission and
employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its
regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the
Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or
someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual
misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the
Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity
and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title
IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and
telephone number, can be located at
https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.
Online reports may be submitted at
https://oeo.utah.edu.
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