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Job Title Assistant Professor of Public Health in Biostatistics Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications

**The search will remain open until the position has been filled. **First consideration will be given to applications received by November 14, 2025. Applications received after November 14, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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**About URI**

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.

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The Department of Public Health in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Rhode Island (URI) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Public Health with a focus on biostatistics in public health to begin in Fall 2026. URI’s Department of Public Health (https://web.uri.edu/public-health/) has a robust undergraduate program (-350 undergraduate students) and is launching a new graduate program (Master of Public Health) in Fall 2025. The department is housed within the College of Health Sciences (https://web.uri.edu /chs), home to seven departments, 2,460 undergraduate students and 264 graduate students.

A core part of URI’s mission is to foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment for researchers, teachers, learners, and community members. We are guided by the foundational values of inclusivity, accessibility, equity, and respect, upholding the rights and dignity of all. The Department of Public Health seeks to serve as a representative inspiration for the next generation of public health professionals. Candidates will demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity to enhance a sense of belonging and academic success among undergraduate students from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

**Duties And Responsibilities**

The successful candidate is expected to:

- Teach biostatistics and applied data analysis related courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

- Publish research using quantitative methods within the scope of public health.

- Mentor and advise students at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

- Seek and secure external funding that will support productive research.

- Demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching, and service activities.

**Qualifications**

Required:

-  Earned doctorate in quantitative methods with specialization in public health conferred by December 31, 2025.

-  Demonstrated research experience using quantitative methods in public health based on publications in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.

-  Demonstrated ability to establish an independent line of research in biostatistics in public health.

-  Demonstrated teaching experience at the graduate and/or undergraduate level in applied biostatistics with an emphasis on public health.

-  Demonstrated experience working with diverse groups/populations (not limited to race, ethnicity, and gender).

-  Demonstrated excellence in written communication skills.

**Preferred**

-  Demonstrated ability to secure external funding.

-  Demonstrated ability to participate in collaborative research.

-  Postdoctoral experience.

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**The University of Rhode Island is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.**

Union AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors Status Academic Year, Full-time, Tenure-track, Permanent End Date of Restriction or Limitation

Department Information

Department Public Health Contact(s)

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Email Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingent on Funding Date Special Instructions to Applicants

**Please attach the following 5 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application:**

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Curriculum Vitae.

(#3) Research Statement.

(#4) Diversity Statement.

(#5) Statement of Teaching and evidence of teaching experience (as one complete pdf doc).

**NOTE: References will be upon request by the search committee.**

Posting Information

Position Number 109122 Posting Number F00478 Posting Date 09/11/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15650

Assistant Professor of Public Health in Biostatistics

Position Information

Job Title Assistant Professor in Fish Ecophysiology Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications

**The search will remain open until the position has been filled. **First consideration will be given to applications received by January 10, 2026. Applications received after January 10, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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The **Department of Fisheries, Animal & Veterinary Sciences ** (FAVS) in the College of the Environment and Life Sciences (CELS) at the University of Rhode Island (URI) invites applications for an academic year (9-month), **tenure-track Assistant Professor position specializing in Fish Ecophysiology **. URI, the top public university in New England, is a R1 land and sea grant research university located in Kingston, Rhode Island, a beautiful seaside community that is well connected by car, bus, and rail about 40 min from Providence and 1.5 hours from Boston.

FAVS has 11 full-time tenure-track faculty members and 4 full-time teaching faculty. Our faculty conduct impactful research on pressing problems in animal health, sustainable food production, and fisheries and aquaculture management. Research spans from molecular and physiological mechanisms to ecosystem-level processes in terrestrial, freshwater, coastal, and marine environments. Many faculty take advantage of Rhode Island’s vibrant natural habitats and URI’s research facilities, including **East Farm aquaculture facilities, and the aquarium laboratories at the Narragansett Bay Campus **. Our department has over 325 undergraduates majoring in either Aquaculture and Fisheries Science (BS), Animal and Veterinary Science (BS), or Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (BS), and offers courses for many undergraduates across campus. We offer an Accelerated Bachelors to Masters in Sustainable Systems and a 5th Year Master of Oceanography, as well as a Marine Technical Certificate, and Zoo and Aquarium Science Certificate. Our faculty mentor graduate students enrolled in thesis-based research at both the M.S. and Ph.D. levels in the interdisciplinary Biological and Environmental Sciences graduate program, and a Master of Environmental Science and Management program.

As the flagship university of the Ocean State, URI has a vibrant community of students, staff, and faculty focused on aquatic and animal research with ample opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration. On the main campus, the Department of Marine Affairs develops policy, economics, and coastal management perspectives that translate scientific findings into actionable governance frameworks. The Department of Biological Sciences contributes expertise in marine ecology, molecular biology, and evolutionary biology. FAVS brings strengths in fish and shellfish biology, marine and freshwater aquaculture, fisheries science, and animal health and welfare. The Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO), based on the Narragansett Bay Campus 6 miles from the main URI campus, offers dedicated facilities for marine research, including access to flow-through aquaria, mesocosms, and research vessels (both small and large). GSO faculty conduct cutting-edge research in biological, chemical, geological, and physical oceanography. In the Department of Ocean Engineering in the College of Engineering, faculty and students develop autonomous underwater vehicles, coastal resilience technologies, and marine renewable energy systems.

We invite individuals with a record of impactful research, as well as a demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching, experiential learning, and mentorship at the undergraduate and graduate levels to apply. The successful candidate will generate an **internationally recognized program of research and scholarship in fish ecophysiology with applications to aquaculture and fisheries **. The candidate is expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, with emphasis on experiential learning in fish ecophysiology, finfish aquaculture, fish population dynamics, and similar topics relevant to our students’ degree requirements. Priority will be given to candidates who show a commitment to broadening participation in science through research, pedagogical practices, and public engagement.

**Position Summary**

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop an externally funded research program, advise undergraduate and graduate students, engage in university service and support public engagement.

**Key Duties And Responsibilities**

- Establish a robust research program supported by extramural funding in fish ecophysiology and aquaculture, utilizing existing facilities at URI’s East Farm and Narragansett Bay Campus. Notable areas for potential scholarship include, but are not limited to, physiological applications to sustainable aquaculture management, physiological responses to environmental stressors, metabolic and energetic trade-offs, thermal biology and climate adaptation, disease resistance and immune function, and/or how these factors impact population dynamics.

- Develop a sustained record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.

- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in fish ecophysiology, finfish aquaculture, fish population dynamics, and related areas of expertise that will enhance degree programs in the Department of Fisheries, Animal & Veterinary Sciences and the College of the Environment and Life Sciences, with an emphasis on experiential learning and applying inclusive, evidence-based teaching and learning approaches to ensure the academic success of a diverse student population.

- Provide advising, training, and research mentorship to undergraduate and graduate students.

- Engage in outreach and service activities as well as governance within the Department, College, University, and broader scholarly community.

- Actively engage with the policy and communication dimensions of aquaculture governance and coastal management to ensure that research outputs contribute to the benefit of both state-level and broader communities.

- Promote a culture within the department, college, and university that is empathetic, inclusive, and supportive, thereby fostering trust and collaboration among students, staff, and faculty.

**Other Duties And Responsibilities**

Perform other duties as required.

**Licenses, Tools, And Equipment**

Personal computers, printer, word processing, database management, and spreadsheet software.

**Environmental Conditions**

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

**Qualifications**

**REQUIRED:**

-  Ph.D. or D.Phil. in fish physiology, ecophysiology, aquaculture, marine biology, biological sciences, population dynamics, or other closely related fields.

-  Postdoctoral research experience at time of application.

-  Record of scholarly achievement as shown by (a) publications related to fish ecophysiology and/or aquaculture in peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, or books, and (b) presentations at scientific meetings.

-  Expertise in using contemporary physiological and/or quantitative methods to study fish in laboratory, aquaculture, and/or field settings.

-  Ability to teach fish physiology, ecophysiology, aquaculture, population dynamics or related courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

-  Ability to broaden participation in science through research, pedagogical practices, and public engagement.

-  Commitment to participate in professional service and outreach as shown by participation in committees, organizations, or other activities.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS **~~for this position (strongest consideration will be given to candidates who can demonstrate this additional expertise and experience):~~

- Experience with fish husbandry and aquaculture facility management.

- Experience developing quantitative fish population models that could be applied to fisheries management.

- Strong mathematical and/or statistical background.

- Ability to work with industry partners, government, and stakeholders in aquaculture and fisheries.

- Record of cross-disciplinary collaboration or training in policy and communication skills, including community engagement and cultural manners.

- Success in obtaining funding through competitive grant programs (including graduate or postdoctoral fellowships and grants).

- Evidence of effective teaching as the lead instructor of fish physiology, ecophysiology, aquaculture, population dynamics, or related courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level via inclusive practices that incorporate experiential learning.

- Evidence of mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students.

- Record of scholarly achievement as shown by publications, honors, and/or awards.

- Expertise making research findings accessible to a broad audience through outreach, social media, and other mixed media outlets.

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**EEO Statement**

URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.

Union AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors Status Academic Year, Full-time, Tenure-track, Permanent End Date of Restriction or Limitation

Department Information

Department Fisheries,Animal&VeterinarySci Contact(s)

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Email Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingent on Funding Date Special Instructions to Applicants

**Please attach the following 5 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:**

(#1) Cover letter describing qualifications for position and how you meet the minimum, and

**Where Applicable, Preferred Qualifications (as One Complete Document).**

(#2) Curriculum Vitae, including information pertaining to the minimum and preferred qualifications for this position, and the names and contact information for three professional references (as one complete document).

(#3) Statement of research interests and future research plans, no more than 3-pages in length. You should include proposed grant application strategy, research student mentorship philosophy and how your research program would complement and extend the Department of Fisheries, Animal & Veterinary Sciences, College of the Environment and Life Sciences, and URI (as one

complete document).

(#4) Statement of teaching philosophy and interests, no more than 2-pages in length and include current pedagogical experience, evidence of course development, and the integration of experiential learning into your classes (as one complete document).

(#5) Other Document – PDFs of up to three published or in-press papers (as one complete

document).

Posting Information

Position Number 106402 Posting Number F00511 Posting Date 12/03/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16044

Assistant Professor in Fish Ecophysiology

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