"Open Rank Faculty Position of Biostatistics"

The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the Arnold School of Public Health (ASPH) at the University of South Carolina (USC) invites applications for a full-time, open-rank faculty position in biostatistics. All areas of biostatistics expertise will be considered, but candidates with research expertise in clinical trials, precision medicine, high-dimensional data analysis, causal inference, bioinformatics/informatics, image analysis, network analysis, statistical computing, and the integration of artificial intelligence in handling multimodal data for classification and risk prediction, with applications to public health and/or medicine, are particularly encouraged to apply.

All applicants must hold a doctoral degree in biostatistics, statistics, computer science, bioinformatics, or a related field by their start date. At the assistant professor level (tenure-track), candidates should demonstrate excellence in methodological research and the potential to secure external funding, teach graduate courses, and collaborate with public health and biomedical researchers. At the associate- or full-professor level (tenure-eligible), candidates must also demonstrate an established record of top-tier publications and competitive grants, a proven track record of supervising graduate students, and leadership in curriculum development, junior faculty mentoring, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. The successful candidate will maintain an active methodological research program, engage with cross-disciplinary teams, mentor graduate students, and teach graduate-level biostatistics courses.

USC is a comprehensive Carnegie University of High Research Activity and Community Engagement. USC has five Health Science Units in addition to ASPH: 1) School of Medicine in Columbia, 2) School of Medicine in Greenville, 3) College of Nursing, 4) College of Pharmacy, and 5) College of Social Work. ASPH was founded in 1975. Among public universities in the US, the ASPH ranks second in overall enrollment and fourth in NIH funding. ASPH consists of six departments and several research centers that address topics such as disease prevention, nutrition and physical activity, cancer, health services and policy, rural health, HIV/AIDS, aging, and health disparities. For more information about ASPH and the department, please visit www.sph.sc.edu.

The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics is home to 35 full-time faculty members, 12 in the Biostatistics Division and 23 in the Epidemiology Division. The faculty’s robust research portfolio includes funding from a broad spectrum of federal agencies (e.g., NIH and CDC) and non-profit organizations. The department has a rich tradition of producing outstanding trainees. Currently, 112 students are enrolled in our master’s and doctoral degree programs. The department, school, and university provide a strong collaborative environment for cross-disciplinary team science across the public health research continuum.

Columbia, SC, enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine annually and has ready access to pristine beaches, lakes, and mountains. The city boasts a range of historical and cultural attractions, festivals, performing arts, sporting events, and many outdoor recreation areas, including Congaree National Park and Lake Murray.

To apply: Applications require 1) application letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) research statement, 4) teaching statement, and 5) contact information for three references. Submit your application at the following link: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/194102. Application review will begin by November 1st, and the search will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2026. For additional information, please contact Janine Rominger at janiner@mailbox.sc.edu or (803)-777-7666.