Director, Applied Statistics

The University of Utah, College of Nursing, a research intensive institution, is seeking a candidate with a PhD in biostatistics or related area for the Director, Applied Research position. This leadership position provides statistical support to a team of PhD and Masters' prepared statisticians. This leader is expected to conduct research in his or her, own area of interest and to assist faculty in conceptualizing their research and choosing appropriate statistical analysis. This exciting position can be summarized by the phrases creative, collaborative, cutting-edge and conceptualization. The Director will be located with the research team in the state-of-the-art Emma Eccles Jones Research Center in the College of Nursing.

The College of Nursing has been successful in obtaining numerous grants from government agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, Department of Labor, Department of Health and Human Services, and leading foundations. The College of Nursing is one of nine institutions receiving Hartford grants for Geriatric Centers in the US and one of the first VA Nursing Academies in the country.

The University of Utah is an integral part of a dynamic Health Sciences Center and has received an amazing $322 Million for FY2007 Research. Over the last half century, Nursing Science has evolved and matured along with the profession.

Here at the University of Utah, College of Nursing, our scientific research growth and maturation have been at the forefront of both national and professional trends. A donation of one million dollars from the Emma Eccles Jones Foundation has provided the support for a complete redesign of 5,900 net square feet of current space on the fifth floor of the College. This has helped us achieve our ultimate goals, through more cross-fertilization of ideas; a supportive sharing environment across research projects and programs; active participation of students in all aspects of the research process; a facility that ensures confidentiality of all data collection activities and storage of research data; and a safe, ergonomically sound work environment that supports productive, creative and efficient work.

For further information on the University of Utah, College of Nursing please visit our website at www.nurs.utah.edu or email us at danette.lyman@nurs.utah.edu.

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