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Presidential Faculty Cluster Hire in Modeling and Data Science

Employer
University of Idaho
Location
Moscow, ID
Closing date
Jan 16, 2022

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*University of Idaho

Presidential Faculty Cluster Hire in Modeling and Data Science*

*Location:* Moscow

*Division/College:* Provost/Exec VP Area

*Employee Category:* Faculty

*Pay Range:* Commensurate with experience

*Full/Part Time:* Full Time

*Position Summary:*

The [University of Idaho](https://www.uidaho.edu) seeks to build on our strength in mathematical, statistical, and computational modeling by adding up to six new tenure-track faculty. We will hire outstanding researchers who use diverse modeling skills to address public health challenges along the continuum from pathogen dynamics at the human-wildlife interface, to emerging disease prediction and prevention, to rural health disparities. Hires will be at the assistant or associate professor level, and research pairs or teams are encouraged to apply. This is a cross-institutional initiative with departmental appointments based on the specialty areas of the successful candidates. Although all types of modeling and data science will be considered, we are particularly interested in individuals with expertise in epidemiology, artificial intelligence / machine learning, molecular modeling, data analytics and visualization, mathematical and statistical modeling, and geospatial modeling.

Further information about the positions and our community can be found at [https://clusterhire.nkn.uidaho.edu/](https://clusterhire.nkn.uidaho.edu/)

*Minimum Qualifications:*

*Assistant Professor tenure-track position*
* Education: Ph.D. in a biological, social, physical science or other modeling-related discipline
* Expertise in at least one area of mathematical / computational / statistical modeling or data science as demonstrated by publications using that expertise
* Demonstrated written and oral communication skills

*Associate Professor tenure-track position *
* Education: Ph.D. in a biological, social, physical science or other modeling-related discipline
* Expertise in at least one area of mathematical / computational / statistical modeling or data science as demonstrated by publications using that expertise
* A minimum of 5 years of research in modeling-related discipline beyond the PhD
* Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
* Teaching experience
* A research funding and publication record appropriate for the level of Associate Professor

*Preferred Qualifications:*

*Assistant Professor tenure-track position*
* Postdoctoral research in modeling-related discipline
* Teaching experience
* Success in acquiring research funding
* Experience working on disease or public health modeling
* Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

*Associate Professor tenure-track position *
* Experience working on disease or public health modeling
* Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Evidence of research team leadership

*Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:*

*Posting Number:* F000943P

*Posting Date:* 09/10/2021

*Closing Date:*

*Open Until Filled:* Yes

*Special Instructions:*

This position is open until filled, however, applications received on or before October 11, 2021 will receive first consideration.

Following the initial interviews by the search advisory committee and after potential finalists are selected, application materials will be provided to departments where the tenure home may be a fit as part of the search process.

Please address each minimum and preferred qualification in the Letter of Qualification; if you are part of a collaborative pair or team applying together, this should also be stated in this letter.Please upload a research statement of 1-2 pages to Statement of Research.
Please upload a teaching statement of 1-2 pages to Statement of Teaching.
Please upload a diversity statement of 1-2 pages to Other Document 1.
Please upload a PDF of 3 publications or manuscripts relevant to the position to Other Document 2.

*Background Check:* Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

*To apply, please visit:* [jobs.uidaho.edu](https://apptrkr.com/2640772)

*EEO Statement*

University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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