Rutgers University
School of Public Health - Assistant or Associate Professor - Department of Biost
Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
Position: School of Public Health - Assistant or Associate Professor
Department: Biostatistics & Epidemiology, Rutgers School of Public Health Location: Rutgers campuses in Newark and New Brunswick, NJ Position Overview
The Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at Rutgers School of Public Health invites applications for a tenure/tenure-track faculty position in biostatistics at the assistant or associate professor level. Successful applicants will be expected to develop and sustain an extramurally funded research program, collaborate with health researchers, contribute to teaching, and mentor MPH and doctoral students. Responsibilities
Develop and lead an extramurally funded research program in the theory, methods, and/or applications of statistics in health-related fields. Collaborate with public health and/or clinician scientists and enhance projects using innovative designs and methods. Teach graduate-level courses and advise master’s and doctoral students. Qualifications
Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Experience developing and implementing novel statistical methods and collaborating with health scientists; strong interest in teaching and mentoring. For the Associate Professor level, a track record of extramurally funded research in statistical methodology and applications. An extramurally funded research program aligned with SPH priorities, including public health AI. Preferred and Special Interests
Areas of interest include Bayesian methods, big data, causal inference, clinical trials, machine learning, mobile health data, real-world evidence, and survival analysis. Candidates working at the intersection of biostatistics and computer science, particularly AI methods and applications in public health, are encouraged to apply. Appointment Details
Appointment type: Full-time, tenure/tenure-track Posting number: 25FA0933 Posting open date: 10/03/2025 Posting close date: 08/01/2026 Salary and Benefits
Salary minimums: Assistant Professor from $114,622; Associate Professor from $134,926. The final offer depends on qualifications, experience, and funding availability. Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug, dental coverage, retirement plans, educational benefits, life insurance, and employee discounts. For detailed information on benefits, visit Rutgers HR benefits. Application Process
Cover letter addressing qualifications Research statement Curriculum vitae (with extramural grants, role, funding source, and amount) Names of three references Required documents: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, List of Professional References, Research Statement. Optional documents: Teaching Philosophy, Teaching Interests, Diversity Statement. Equal Opportunity
Rutgers School of Public Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from individuals who contribute to the diversity of our academic community. Pre-employment screenings and immunization requirements may apply as part of Rutgers policies.
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Department: Biostatistics & Epidemiology, Rutgers School of Public Health Location: Rutgers campuses in Newark and New Brunswick, NJ Position Overview
The Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at Rutgers School of Public Health invites applications for a tenure/tenure-track faculty position in biostatistics at the assistant or associate professor level. Successful applicants will be expected to develop and sustain an extramurally funded research program, collaborate with health researchers, contribute to teaching, and mentor MPH and doctoral students. Responsibilities
Develop and lead an extramurally funded research program in the theory, methods, and/or applications of statistics in health-related fields. Collaborate with public health and/or clinician scientists and enhance projects using innovative designs and methods. Teach graduate-level courses and advise master’s and doctoral students. Qualifications
Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Experience developing and implementing novel statistical methods and collaborating with health scientists; strong interest in teaching and mentoring. For the Associate Professor level, a track record of extramurally funded research in statistical methodology and applications. An extramurally funded research program aligned with SPH priorities, including public health AI. Preferred and Special Interests
Areas of interest include Bayesian methods, big data, causal inference, clinical trials, machine learning, mobile health data, real-world evidence, and survival analysis. Candidates working at the intersection of biostatistics and computer science, particularly AI methods and applications in public health, are encouraged to apply. Appointment Details
Appointment type: Full-time, tenure/tenure-track Posting number: 25FA0933 Posting open date: 10/03/2025 Posting close date: 08/01/2026 Salary and Benefits
Salary minimums: Assistant Professor from $114,622; Associate Professor from $134,926. The final offer depends on qualifications, experience, and funding availability. Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug, dental coverage, retirement plans, educational benefits, life insurance, and employee discounts. For detailed information on benefits, visit Rutgers HR benefits. Application Process
Cover letter addressing qualifications Research statement Curriculum vitae (with extramural grants, role, funding source, and amount) Names of three references Required documents: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, List of Professional References, Research Statement. Optional documents: Teaching Philosophy, Teaching Interests, Diversity Statement. Equal Opportunity
Rutgers School of Public Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from individuals who contribute to the diversity of our academic community. Pre-employment screenings and immunization requirements may apply as part of Rutgers policies.
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