Posting Number: F00970P
Department: Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Salary Range: Negotiable
Pay Basis: Monthly
Position Status: Academic Year
Location: Richardson
Job Summary:
Position Description
The School of Behavioral and Brain Science ( BBS ) at The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) seeks to fill a tenure-stream senior faculty position with an expert in biostatistics. This position offers rich collaboration opportunities in research areas across the health sciences. Applicants must have experience analyzing health-related data. Applicants with experience in the development of statistical analysis plans for clinical trials and a history of successful interactions with the US FDA regarding statistical analysis plans will be prioritized for hire. BBS is home to the UT Dallas Clinical and Translational Research Center ( CTRC ).
New hires will be expected to teach research design, basic and/or advanced topics in statistics, and other courses within their area of expertise as appropriate at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline and show evidence of an established record of publication, previous successful collaboration, and a history of institutional and professional service.
Successful applicants will be appointed to the Department of Neuroscience, Department of Psychology, or the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing. Joint appointments are possible.
The appointments will commence for the fall 2025 semester for the AY 2025-2026.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience: A PhD in data science, statistics, bioinformatics, computational biology, mathematics, neuroscience, psychology, speech, language, and hearing science, or a related discipline is required. Candidates must have a significant history of scholarly achievements and must be able to deliver high quality teaching. Candidates must have a significant history of clinical research collaborations.
Preferred Education and Experience: A history of research collaborations broadly housed in the disciplines of neuroscience, psychology, or speech, language, and hearing are preferred. Experience in the development of statistical analysis plans for clinical trials and a history of successful interactions with the US FDA regarding statistical analysis plans are preferred.
The Department/Program/School
The UT Dallas School of Behavioral and Brain Science is home to the Department of Psychology, Department of Neuroscience, and Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing. Many faculty have affiliations with more than one department and collaborations across departments are encouraged. Faculty teach undergraduate and graduate level courses within their discipline and area of expertise. Cross-listing of undergraduate and graduate seminars facilitates multi-disciplinary student education.
All three BBS Departments are home to thriving undergraduate programs with multiple tracks that support students with diverse career interests, in addition to offering robust Masters' degrees and PhD programs. BBS additionally houses highly regarded clinical education programs in both Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology and is in the process of launching a new Clinical Psychological Science program.
BBS faculty have opportunities for vibrant interdisciplinary collaborations with UT Dallas Centers including not only the Clinical and Translational Research Center, the Center for Vital Longevity, the Center for BrainHealth, and the Callier Center for Communication Disorders, but also the Center for Children and Families, the Texas Biomedical Device Center, and the Center for Advanced Pain Studies. BBS faculty have vigorous collaborations with the UT Dallas Bioengineering and Electrical Engineering programs, the UT Southwestern Medical Center, and Baylor University Medical Center.
The UT Dallas Clinical and Translational Research Center provides comprehensive support for clinical research including regulatory support, administrative staffing, and access to core facilities. Clinical and translational research programs are additionally facilitated by the UT Dallas Sammons BrainHealth Imaging Center.
UT Dallas is a Carnegie R1 research university and the fastest growing university in Texas. It houses a dynamic and collaborative research community. The University offers competitive salaries and start-up packages.
Application Instructions
Applicants should upload the following:
· Full curriculum vitae and cover letter summarizing their interests and qualifications for the position.
· Statement of teaching philosophy describing their conceptualizations of teaching and learning, and teaching and assessment methods, and how their teaching practices will engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
· Research statement describing past, present, and future research, including how they mentor (or will mentor) student researchers and foster (or will foster) collaborative research environments.
· Full contact information for at least three academic or professional references. References will be requested for applicants who move forwards to the interview stage.
Priority will be given to completed applications received by January 15, 2025. Reviews will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed on February 28, 2025.
Questions should be directed to the search coordinator, Katya Belousova: katya.belousova@utdallas.edu
The University and Community
UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. Our student body is 31,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences. Over 65% of our undergraduate students receive some form of need- or merit-based financial aid; and 66% of graduating seniors have no student debt compared to 48% in Texas and 32% in the nation (2021 TICAS report).
UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. A diversity of people, ideas, and perspectives is crucial to our vision and mission. UT Dallas is a place where members of the community from all backgrounds are welcomed, treated fairly, and encouraged in their pursuit of excellence.
The University has a variety of programs and initiatives to support engagement and success for all members of the campus community. Employee benefits include a range of physical and mental wellness resources.
About The University of Texas at Dallas
The University of Texas at Dallas is an innovative institution in the heart of North Texas on the path to achieving Tier One national research university status.UT Dallas has grown since its founding in 1969 to include 132 degree programs, with cutting-edge curricula serving a variety of undergraduate and graduate student interests.The University continues its original commitment to providing some of the state's most-lauded science and engineering programs and has also gained prominence for a breadth of educational paths, from criminology to biomedical engineering to arts and technology.The wealth of learning resources available to UT Dallas students is the result of a concentrated effort to attract the top minds on both ends of the classroom relationship. Joining the faculty's Nobel laureate and four National Academies members since 2005 are more than 200 tenure and tenure-track professors hailing from the world's best colleges, including Harvard, MIT, Cambridge and Columbia University. In addition, UT Dallas is home to more than 50 centers, labs and institutes that facilitate research and opportunities for hands-on learning. Students, meanwhile, arrive at UT Dallas well-prepared ... to succeed in higher education: In 2011, nearly 39 percent of freshmen ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class, and 75 percent ranked in the top 25 percent.With an eye on building a future as bright as its beginnings, UT Dallas will continue its push to attain Tier One research university status and produce graduates who are well-equipped to succeed professionally.
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