Assistant/Associate/Professor in Biostatistics

United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)

Al Ain, UAE

Ref: RP749-996

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Job Description

The Institute of Public Health (IPH) at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS), UAE University, is seeking to appoint a full-time faculty to contribute to its teaching, research and consultancy activities in Biostatistics. We are looking to appoint a suitable candidate with training, experience and achievements in Biostatistics.

• The successful candidate will assist in teaching biostatistics to undergraduate medical students and to graduate students at CMHS.
• The candidate should be expected to conduct advanced statistical research both applied and methodological and contribute to the supervision of PhD students.
• It is anticipated that the appointee will initiate and be principal investigator for research projects relevant to the health of communities in the UAE.
• There are good opportunities for collaboration with colleagues in the CMHS and other UAEU colleges, in addition to local and regional institutions.
• Particular importance is attached to developing strong links with educational establishments, health authorities, government agencies and other institutions in the UAE and the wider region.
• International collaboration is encouraged.
• The successful candidate will also share administrative work in the IPH and CMHS including serving on committees, coordinating the courses, invigilating examinations and contributing to student assessments.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification
• Applicants should possess a PhD degree in Biostatistics, or equivalent.

Preferred Qualification
• PhD degree in Biostatistics, along with relevant experience in advanced biostatistical methods, deep learning, machine learning and longitudinal models.

Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
• A minimum of five years' experience in teaching and research. Experience in statistical consultancy is an advantage.
• Experience in supervising research projects and/or advising PhD students.
• A good track record of research grants acquisition.
• Excellent publications in high-ranked peer-reviewed journals with a proportion published in peer-reviewed statistical journals.
• Excellent experience in statistical analysis using preferably R, SPSS and Stata.
• Good understanding and applications of the main concepts of machine learning and deep learning.
• Additional training or experience in epidemiology with practical experience in Public Health or Community Medicine will be an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and take initiatives.
• Demonstrate awareness of cultural, privacy and confidentiality issues. Good interpersonal and team working skills and flexibility with working hours.

About the Company

Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 14,000 Emirati and international students. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.

As a research-intensive university of international stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked the number one research university in the GCC, number two in the Arab World, and #370 globally.

UAEU’s academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence.

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Assistant salaries in UAE

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AED 6,000

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