Position Vacancy ID:
92107-FA

Employment Class:
Faculty

Working Title:
Professor

Official Title:
PROFESSOR(C20NN) or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR(C30NN) or ASSISTANT PROFESSOR(C40NN)

Hiring Department:
A531200-MEDICAL SCHOOL/BIOSTAT & MED I/BIOST&M I

FTE:
100%

Anticipated Begin Date:
JULY 01, 2018

Term:
N/A

Advertised Salary:
Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

Degree and area of specialization:
Doctoral degree (PhD, ScD, or equivalent) in Computer Science, Biomedical Informatics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a closely related quantitative area is required.

Area of Specialization: Research focus on machine learning or a closely related area. Other relevant methodological expertise may include, but is not limited to, database theory and methods and/or data mining, natural language processing, and data privacy and security.

Prefer candidates with experience or a demonstrated interest in both methodological development and collaborative applications, and in motivating their methodological research through biological, clinical, and/or public health science applications.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
Years of experience will be commensurate with the rank sought. All candidates must have proven success in conducting research and teaching appropriate to their stage of career. Associate/Full Professor candidates must possess experience and scholarly credentials for appointment with tenure at UW-Madison.

A key consideration is the ability to and interest in working in a collaborative interdisciplinary environment.

License or Certificate:
Position Summary:
The Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics is searching for assistant, associate, or full professors with a research interest in broad applications of machine learning to biomedical and population health investigations. The successful applicant will be responsible for developing and funding methodological and collaborative research programs, teaching and mentoring students, and providing professional service at a level commensurate with the faculty rank.

Additional Information:
Contact:
Christine Lindstrom
clindstrom@biostat.wisc.edu
608-263-1706
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Instructions to Applicants:
Interested individuals should use the online UW Job application system to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and complete copies of three representative publications. The three publications should be uploaded as one document. Interested applicants should also arrange for at least three letters of reference to be sent to: Search and Screen Committee, c/o Chris Lindstrom at clindstrom@biostat.wisc.edu. A review of complete applications will begin on December 15, 2017. To ensure full consideration, please apply by January 1, 2018. The position will remain open and applicants may be considered until the position is filled.

Additional Link:
Full Position Details

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Applications Open: Nov 1 2017 Central Daylight Time
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