Assistant Professor of Biostatistics (Tenure-Track)

Department of Public Health Sciences

Queen’s University

Position Summary

The Department of Public Health Sciences in Queen’s Health Sciences at Queen’s University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with specialization in Biostatistics, with a preferred starting date of July 1, 2027. This posting is to fill an existing vacancy within the University.

Qualifications

Candidates must have Ph.
D. in biostatistics, statistics, data science, or equivalent, completed by the start of the appointment. The main criteria for selection are academic and teaching excellence. They will be expected to:

- have strong training in the application of statistical methods to epidemiology, data integration and processing, clinical research and/or public health;
- demonstrate a strong interest and aptitude for teaching at various levels;
- demonstrate research leadership and the ability to develop an independent research program, evidenced by peer‑reviewed publications in high‑quality journals and a national or international research profile;
- have a commitment to knowledge mobilization and scholarly impact through collaborative networks and diverse forms of scholarship;
- lead an externally funded (e.g. CIHR, NSERC) program of research;
- demonstrate a commitment to working collaboratively with students and colleagues in the Department and the University, and;
- A demonstrated commitment to the principles of Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, anti‑racism, and accessibility (I-EDIAA) in the teaching and research environment.

The diverse backgrounds of applicants and the type of scholarship appropriate to their research areas,



as well as the diverse range of scholarly methodologies and ways of measuring impact will be taken into account when assessing the quality of the scholarly or creative work. Candidates will be evaluated using the principles of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and with attention to the diverse ways excellence can be demonstrated. The successful candidate will also be expected to make contributions through service to the department, the Faculty, the University, and/or the broader community. The annual salary for this appointment is expected to be between $165,000 and $180,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Vaccination Requirements

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status and provide proof that they were fully vaccinated or had an approved accommodation to engage in in-person University activities. These requirements were suspended effective May 1, 2022, but the University may reinstate them at any point.

Department of Public Health Sciences

The Department of Public Health Sciences offers high quality graduate training through four programs: a Master of Public Health, a Master of Science in Epidemiology, a Master of Science in Biostatistics and Ph.
D. in Public Health Sciences, including a specialization in Biostatistics,



and contributes to undergraduate teaching in the Life Sciences and the Bachelor of Health Sciences Programs. Our faculty have robust research programs in several substantive areas including cancer epidemiology, global health, health services, mental health, infectious diseases, physical activity and obesity, and clinical trials. The Department is committed to principles of equity, diversity and inclusion in research, teaching and service, and to addressing and rectifying health inequities and disparities.

Institution

From Nobel Prize-winning research exploring the building blocks of the universe to cancer care and treatment to sustainable technologies, Queen’s University is tackling humanity’s most pressing challenges. A member of the U15 group of Canadian research universities, Queen’s is home to a vibrant research community that includes 46 Canada Research Chairs, two Canada Excellence Research Chairs, and over 20 research institutes who work in partnership with communities, governments, and industry to advance research and innovation, making a measured impact on Canada and the world. Queen’s is in the top 200 of the QS World University Rankings. In 2025, for the fifth straight year, Queen’s ranked among the global top 10 in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. THE Impact Rankings, an international ranking of universities that are advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals within and beyond their local communities. Queen's placed sixth worldwide and first in Canada out of over 2,300 universities in more than 120 countries. At Queen’s University, we are committed to advancing Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Access

📌 Assistant Professor of Biostatistics (Kingston)
🏢 Queen's University
📍 Kingston