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Position Summary:
The Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine seeks a highly skilled and motivated faculty member at the rank of Assistant/ Associate/Full Professor to serve as a biostatistician. The role will primarily focus on providing specialized statistical expertise to support and enhance the missions of the College, including medical student and residency skill development and research in clinical and biomedical science. The position will allow the ability to pursue an independent but relevant research agenda.
The mission of the Schmidt College of Medicine as a community-based medical school is to advance the health and well-being of our community by training future generations of humanistic clinicians and scientists and translating discovery to patient-centered care. We are committed to providing educational programs, in partnership with our hospital affiliates, that enable our medical students and residents to become active, self-directed, life-long learners; equip our graduates to effectively treat the patients that they are most likely to encounter in their practices; produce graduates with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and self-awareness required to practice effective, humanistic, patient-centered, evidence-based medicine; emphasize the centrality of collaborative relationships in the provision of the highest quality comprehensive health care; and foster and value collaboration among medical specialties, and between academic medicine and community health care professionals. We are looking for someone with visionary thinking and a passion for ultimately advancing scientific knowledge and healthcare delivery.
The Biostatistician - Assistant/Associate/Full Professor position will include, but is not limited to, the following collaborative responsibilities throughout the College on relevant research:

General support for COM-wide research and scholarly efforts

• Assist with research methodology, study design, collection and analysis of data, grant applications and post award, and IRB submission.
• Provide statistical support for faculty members and learners for research and quality projects related to medical education and clinical care.
• Support preparation of manuscripts, posters, and other presentation formats.
• Provide training and workshops on statistical methodologies for faculty members and learners, including biostatistics, population health, and research methods, as applicable.

Support biomedical science (BMS), undergraduate (UME) and graduate (GME) medical educational programs

• Work with BMS, UME, and GME program leadership to assess, analyze, and improve the effectiveness of educational initiatives identifying areas for improvement and innovation in education.
• Assist in the development and implementation of evidence-based strategies to enhance educational experiences for students and residents.
• Generate reports and provide insights to assist in the continuous improvement of the educational programs.
• Oversee the collection, management, and analysis of educational data, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
• Implement quality control measures to enhance the validity and reliability of assessment data.

Support for biomedical, clinical sciences, and population health research

• Provide broad methodological, statistical, and analytical support for faculty regarding grant applications, research projects and reports, and other aspects of research.
• In collaboration with research faculty, provide support for graduate students and post-doctoral trainees.

Collaborative Network Development

• Foster collaborations with other educators, statisticians, and researchers at FAU colleges and external institutions to share best practices and enhance our research capabilities.

Develop or establish own independent, preferably funded, line(s) of research
Participate in service at the departmental, college and university levels
Perform other duties as assigned
The College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from various backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A doctoral degree (MD, PhD, or equivalent) in a relevant field such as statistics, biostatistics, or epidemiology
• Training and expertise in advanced methodology and statistical analysis, with demonstrated expertise in the context of medical education, clinical or biomedical science research, epidemiology, artificial intelligence, or data science.
• Evidence of scholarly experience and productivity
• Previous experience in a healthcare or medical education environment is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R, SAS, SPSS) and data visualization tools. Knowledge of relevant programming languages is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex statistical concepts to non-experts.
• Proven ability to communicate and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and establish productive collaborations with educators, clinicians, and faculty members.
• Applicants with teaching experience with students/residents/fellows, experience with administrative organization/leadership of outpatient practices, and/or clinical research/scholarship experience will be most competitive.

Salary:
Commensurate with Experience
College or Department:
College of Medicine
Location:
Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours:
N/A
Application Deadline:
2025-07-01
Special Instructions to Applicant:
This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.
This position is subject to funding.
All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources’ job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.
Required Documents:
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The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following: a cover letter and curriculum vitae.
Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.
Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.
Accommodations:
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