Job description
Full-time Assistant Professor faculty positions within the appointment stream are available within the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh for statistical and biostatistical scientists with a wide range of expertise and experience.

Successful candidates will have experience in:

1. Engaging in statistical collaborations with clinical/scientific investigators who direct research programs in multiple domains of psychiatry; and
2. Conducting their own funded, independent research (applied and/or methodological developments in statistics with applications in Psychiatry and related disciplines).

Primary selection criteria are a history of statistical scholarship, evidence of successful collaborative research, and the ability to play a leadership role in contributing to an interactive and dynamic research community.

Successful candidates will join a vibrant and highly collaborative research community with a storied history of excellence in basic, translational, and clinical research, and will be provided with resources to help support the development of their careers.

Our Department welcomes applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. We aim to create a respectful and supportive environment for all who work here.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or closely related field, such as Psychometrics, Quantitative Genetics, or Quantitative Psychology
• Demonstrated interest in biomedical, biobehavioral, and/or psychiatric research (e.g., as shown through peer review publications and collaborations).
• Success in authoring and co-authoring original research and review articles in refereed journals. The quality of the journals themselves and the position of authorship will be considered.
• Success in securing funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) or other sources.
• Demonstrated excellence in methodological and collaborative research
• Outstanding communication and organizational skills, with ability to collaborate across multiple ongoing projects
• Flexibility and ability to work in a rapidly changing/growing educational institution

Job Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with clinical and research investigators on study design, analysis, and interpretation of psychiatric research.
• Develop and sustain an independent, externally funded program in applied and/or methodological statistical research.
• Publish collaborative and methodological research in peer reviewed journals and present findings at scientific meetings.
• Contribute to teaching, mentoring, and service activities consistent with rank and departmental needs.

About the Employer:
At the University of Pittsburgh Department of Psychiatry, we excel in our mission to:
• provide superb behavioral health services to our patients and their families;
• pursue the development of better diagnostic techniques and therapeutic interventions through innovative research;
• provide a stimulating learning environment for medical and graduate students, residents, psychology interns, and postdoctoral fellows.

Our success in each of these areas depends on an interactive community of clinicians, scientists, and educators who bring a range of backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives to our mission.

An essential partner in this work is UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital, a national leader in innovative treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Moreover, Pitt Psychiatry's preeminent academic faculty of more than 200 members trained in multiple basic and clinical science disciplines is at the heart of our success in providing superior behavioral health care and in training the next generation of innovative researchers and clinicians.

Areas of Research:
Areas of research, including, for example:
• Statistical methods for imaging
• Genetics
• Multivariate methods
• Causal inference
• Computational neuroscience
• Ecological momentary assessment
• Geospatial data analysis
• Randomized clinical trials

How to Apply:
Please apply by going to our job site (https://cfopitt.taleo.net/careersection/pitt_faculty_external/jobsearch.ftl), searching job code 26002146 in the keyword search, and submitting your materials through our Pitt system.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.