The Department of Biostatistics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) is seeking to recruit one or two aspiring international scholars in statistical science for the Pranab K. Sen Distinguished Visiting Professorship in Biostatistics. The positions for periods up to five months are for fall or spring semesters beginning in January or August 2026. Preference will be given to applicants from low and middle income countries and to those who provide a plan of proposed research. The visiting faculty will come from an area of statistical science, broadly defined, including bioinformatics and data science, to UNC-CH to conduct research, possibly teach, and interact with faculty, students, and the university community. The major benefit will be an intensive interaction of the visitor’s strong methodology background with applications to interdisciplinary research or teaching underway at UNC-CH. The visiting professorship, at the assistant, associate or full professor level, offers salary support commensurate with the rank.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Applicants should hold a PhD in statistics or biostatistics or have commensurate educational background.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Preference will be given to applicants from developing countries as defined by the Departments of Biostatistics and Statistics and Operations Research and in consort with the dean of the Gillings School of Global Public Health.
Preference will also be given to applicants who provide a plan of proposed research.
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For a full description and to apply by 06/02/2025, visit https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/297507
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.