Westminster Theological Seminary

Research Staff Phd

Position & institution

What is the name of your institution?: Westminster Theological Seminary
Which department or unit is hiring?: Statistics
Which U.S. state is the position located in?: Kentucky
What category of position is this?: Research Staff
What is the official job title?: Research Data Scientist
How would you like to present compensation?: Salary Range
What is the minimum of the salary range (annual)?: $65,000
What is the maximum of the salary range (annual)?: $112,000
Summarize benefits offered (health, retirement, relocation, etc.).: Full medical/dental, generous parental leave, annual research/travel fund, and tuition remission for dependents.
Which application materials are required?: Teaching Statement, Transcripts, Research Statement, Diversity Statement, Publications Sample, Cover Letter
How many references / recommendation letters are required?: 0
Who is the search committee chair or primary contact?: Prof. Daniel Kim
What is the contact email for inquiries?: elena.kim@university.edu
What is the application deadline?: 2026-10-20
Will applications be reviewed on a rolling basis?: Yes
What is the expected start date?: 2027-05-14
Include your institution's standard EEO/diversity statement?: No
Provide the equal-opportunity statement you'd like to display.: Our institution is committed to building a diverse community and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

What is the field or area of specialization sought?: Genomic Data Analysis
What is the minimum required degree?: Phd
Must the degree be completed by the start date?: No
What is the expected teaching load (courses per year)? Enter 0 if none.: 1
Briefly describe teaching responsibilities and any specific courses.: Contribute to the statistical theory and inference core and develop an elective in your area (Bayesian methods, causal inference, etc.).
Describe research expectations (e.g., external funding, lab, publications).: Develop novel statistical methodology, publish in venues such as JASA, Biometrics, or Biostatistics, and pursue NIH/NSF funding.

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