Research Assistant Professor – Research Track

Position

Research Track Position in Biostatistics or Quantitative Psychology.

Setting

The position is within the TSET Health Promotion Research Center (HPRC) at the NCI‑Designated Stephenson Cancer Center and the Hudson College of Public Health at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC), Oklahoma City.

HPRC’s mission is to reduce disease burden by addressing modifiable health risk factors such as tobacco use, sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, and risky substance use through research and intervention development.

Department Information

The Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology is the largest department in the College of Public Health, with 25 faculty and ~75 graduate students across MPH, MS, and PhD programs.

Research areas include longitudinal data analysis, survival methods, clinical trials, Bayesian statistics, survey sampling, statistical genetics, high‑dimensional data, health disparities, tobacco control, communicable diseases, trauma outcomes, reproductive epidemiology, and cardiometabolic outcomes.

Rank & Salary

Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor

Salary: Based on experience and credentials. Professional development opportunities available.

Responsibilities

• Provide research support and statistical consultation on federally funded and pilot studies involving:
  • Health behavior change interventions (e.g., smoking cessation, substance use cessation, physical activity, diet)
  • Tobacco regulatory science and cannabis policy research
  • Laboratory smoking/vaping topography clinical trials
  • Smartphone‑based assessments and just‑in‑time adaptive interventions
  • Multiple health behavior change interventions
• Assist in designing and submitting research studies to funding agencies.
• Assist in writing research results for publication.
• Provide minimal mentoring within the Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in biostatistics, statistics, quantitative psychology, or related field.
• At least 12 months of collaborative research experience (pre‑ or post‑doctoral).
• Preferred experience:
  • Intensive longitudinal data analysis
  • Multilevel modeling
  • Power analysis
  • Handling missing data
  • Large datasets (e.g., ecological momentary assessment)
  • Teaching graduate biostatistics courses
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

Application Details

Deadline: Review begins immediately; open until filled.

Apply via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/182513

Questions: sccfacultyliaison@ouhsc.edu

About Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City is the 20th largest U.S. city, with a low cost of living, strong schools, and vibrant cultural amenities. Forbes ranked OKC among the top 3 cities to move to in 2024.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Institution. More information: www.ou.edu/eoo

Contact

TSET Health Promotion Research Center
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
655 Research Parkway Suite 400
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Phone: (405) 271‑6872
Fax: (405) 271‑2808