ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIOSTATISCS
Department of Health and Human Performance
University of Houston
Houston, Texas
Position: The position is a nine-month appointment with summer school teaching optional. Effective date of appointment will be
August 2007.
Qualifications: Doctorate in biostatistics, measurement or epidemiology. Ability to conduct and publish quality research.
Demonstrated ability to engage in cooperative research projects with medical and governmental agencies located in Houston.
Graduate and under graduate teaching, web/technology skills and postdoctoral experience are desirable. Potential to attract
external funding to support research agenda. Preference given to candidates interested in conducting research in the general
areas of human physiology/Physical Activity/obesity from a kinesological perspective.
Responsibilities: Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in measurement and biostatistics. Train graduate students in
experimental design, measurement concepts and statistical analysis techniques relevant to the research areas represented in the
department. Develop and maintain a vigorous scholarly research program that will facilitate acquisition of external funding and
enhance graduate student recruitment. Perform service to the department, college, university and the profession, including
serving as the research methodologist on thesis and dissertation projects within the department.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications.
University Description: The University of Houston is a major urban research institution with a focus on urban issues and
problems. The University has over 35,000 students in 14 colleges. The University of Houston is located near the renowned Texas
Medical Center and NASA/Johnson Space Center providing faculty with a variety of opportunities to conduct interdisciplinary
research. Houston is the largest city in Texas and offers a large variety of professional, cultural and personal opportunities. The
University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Application Process: Submit a letter of Application, Curriculum vitae, academic transcripts, three letters of reference, and (1) a
reprint of a representative publication and/or précis of grant award (if applicable) to:
Dr. Max Kurz, Chair, Biostatisics Search
Department of Health and Human Performance
University of Houston
Houston, Texas 77204-6015
USA
e-mail: mkurz@uh.edu
Tel. 713-743-2274
Review of application materials will begin January 15, 2007 and continue until the position is filled.
Department of Health and Human Performance
University of Houston
Houston, Texas
Position: The position is a nine-month appointment with summer school teaching optional. Effective date of appointment will be
August 2007.
Qualifications: Doctorate in biostatistics, measurement or epidemiology. Ability to conduct and publish quality research.
Demonstrated ability to engage in cooperative research projects with medical and governmental agencies located in Houston.
Graduate and under graduate teaching, web/technology skills and postdoctoral experience are desirable. Potential to attract
external funding to support research agenda. Preference given to candidates interested in conducting research in the general
areas of human physiology/Physical Activity/obesity from a kinesological perspective.
Responsibilities: Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in measurement and biostatistics. Train graduate students in
experimental design, measurement concepts and statistical analysis techniques relevant to the research areas represented in the
department. Develop and maintain a vigorous scholarly research program that will facilitate acquisition of external funding and
enhance graduate student recruitment. Perform service to the department, college, university and the profession, including
serving as the research methodologist on thesis and dissertation projects within the department.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications.
University Description: The University of Houston is a major urban research institution with a focus on urban issues and
problems. The University has over 35,000 students in 14 colleges. The University of Houston is located near the renowned Texas
Medical Center and NASA/Johnson Space Center providing faculty with a variety of opportunities to conduct interdisciplinary
research. Houston is the largest city in Texas and offers a large variety of professional, cultural and personal opportunities. The
University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Application Process: Submit a letter of Application, Curriculum vitae, academic transcripts, three letters of reference, and (1) a
reprint of a representative publication and/or précis of grant award (if applicable) to:
Dr. Max Kurz, Chair, Biostatisics Search
Department of Health and Human Performance
University of Houston
Houston, Texas 77204-6015
USA
e-mail: mkurz@uh.edu
Tel. 713-743-2274
Review of application materials will begin January 15, 2007 and continue until the position is filled.