Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) is seeking a dynamic leader for the position of Chair, Department of Biostatistics and Data Science in the Division of Public Health Sciences. Requirements for the position include national academic stature and demonstrable leadership and management skills to build and expand all aspects of the department, including research and educational activities. The Chair will serve as a visible and inspiring leader and will provide strategic leadership and direction for all aspects of the Department of Biostatistics and Data Science. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop the shared vision for this department, leveraging the talents of a diverse group of faculty and staff as the medical school and health system continue in a period of unprecedented growth. The candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to promoting an academic culture that prioritizes health equity for communities served by Wake Forest University School of Medicine and a commitment to providing a just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment for all members, trainees, and affiliates of the Department.
QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in biostatistics, statistics, data science, or a related field.
- Established research investigator with demonstrated academic productivity and scholarship in biostatistics and data science sufficient to qualify for appointment at the rank of tenured Associate Professor or Professor (strongly preferred).
- A vision for the next phase of biostatistics and data science towards emerging areas and opportunities such as learning health systems, pragmatic clinical trials, patient-centered outcomes, and/or real-world evidence. Methodologic or scientific opportunities could include:
- Analysis of administrative (electronic health record, claims, etc.) and observational data, inclusive of methods focused on causal inference
- Bayesian Statistics
- Pragmatic study designs (cluster-randomized, stepped-wedge, SMART designs, etc.)
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning applied to biomedical data
- Clinical trial design, coordination, and analysis
- Analysis of dense data streams such as actigraphy, smartwatch measurements, or other forms of remote patient monitoring
- Analysis of emerging omics areas (e.g., metabolomics, proteomics, genomics)
- Ability to balance collaborative team science and biostatistics and data science methodology research portfolios.
- Demonstrated experience and achievement in academic administrative leadership.
- Ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization with research center directors and clinical and health system leadership to further advance the Department’s academic programs.
- Ability to build and lead a diverse group and work with health system partners using a collaborative approach that fosters a sense of community, collaboration, and inclusivity.
- Entrepreneurial, with the proven ability to work creatively to help ensure team members are funded and have access to the resources they need for success.
- Exceptional advocacy and influencing skills, with the ability to represent and market the department, team, and resources across the academic enterprise.
- Success in promoting or producing scholarship and external funding.
- Outstanding mentorship ability.
- Experience collaborating with medical and public health professionals in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
To apply or to nominate a candidate, email Kevin King: [email protected].