Tenure-track Faculty Position(Health Data Analytics and Statistics)
Description
Position: One full-time, tenure-track assistant or associate position in the Institute of Health Data Analytics and Statistics, National Taiwan University starting August 2026
1.Job Summary
The Institute of Health Data Analytics and Statistics, part of the College of Public Health at National Taiwan University, is a newly established and forward-looking institute. It was founded independently by faculty members from the Biostatistics Division of the Institute of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine. The College of Public Health at National Taiwan University has been accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) in the United States. The faculty members of the institute are highly professional and have made substantial research contributions in the fields of data and statistical analysis. We recruit outstanding students from both domestic and international backgrounds and offer MS and Ph.D. degrees in the fields of Biostatistics. The institute is committed to aligning with the educational and research systems of top international universities to cultivate highly competitive talents on a global scale. By integrating theoretical and practical coursework, it aims to train professionals with solid statistical training and comprehensive knowledge of health data, preparing them to meet the demands of the future era and society. Our strengths lie in a robust research network in biomedical and public health fields, extensive experience in cross-college integration, and rich resources in statistical and data science talent. We maintain close collaborations with the Taiwan Cancer Registry and the Centers for Disease Control, and have long-standing academic and research partnerships with the faculty of the Institute of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine.
We are seeking full-time faculty members at the ranks of Assistant Professor and Associate Professor. We warmly welcome applicants with expertise and a strong passion for teaching in areas such as health big data, statistical methodology, applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning, epidemiologic research methods, precision public health, or other related fields.
The newly recruited faculty member in our department will teach courses at the master’s and doctoral levels, assisting in the instruction of required and elective courses in statistics, both in theory and application. They will also have the opportunity to collaborate with the Department of Public Health as a jointly appointed professor and contribute to undergraduate public health education by bringing their educational philosophy and expertise to the foundational level. We especially welcome teachers with experiences in teaching in English. We cordially invite those who are passionate about education and research in statistical applications and health big data and committed to improving global public health to apply for the position.
In addition to the basic salary, new faculty of NTU will receive a competitive package of startup funds. Outstanding newly recruited faculty will also be eligible for the following additional allowances and benefits.
§ At NTU, the ‘Newly Hired Full-time Teacher Additional Allowance’ ranges from 40,000 to 80,000 NT dollars per month for a maximum of three years.
§ The Institute will also assist outstanding teachers in applying for various competitive awards including the Ministry of Education Yushan Scholars and Yushan Youth Scholars, National Science Council Emerging Scholars, Outstanding Young Scholars, International Outstanding Young Scholar programs, and NTU Distinguished Professorship, NTU Distinguished Scholar.
※Please refer to the relevant regulations for details on various incentive measures.
The rank and salary of the selected candidate will depend upon candidate’s qualifications.
2.Required Qualifications
Minimum requirements include an earned doctoral degree in the relevant fields from a domestically or internationally recognized university. Those with more than 1-year experience of teaching and research in relevant field are preferred.
3.How to Apply
Please provide the following digital documents in order as the application materials.
(1) Cover letter: Please specify the rank of position the candidate is applying for, and the statements of research and teaching interests.
(2) Curriculum vitae in Mandarin or English.
(3) An authenticated copy of the Ph.D. diploma (diploma not in Mandarin or English should be translated and authenticated before submission).
(4) One copy for each of current and previous employment experiences’ certificate (The original copy of the foreign employment experience certificate is required).
(5) A list of selected publications, including no more than two full-text copies of representative publications within five years (the date after August 1, 2021); and no more than ten full-text copies of referenced publications within 7 years (the date after August 1, 2019).
(6) 3 recommendation letters.
(7) The teaching and research plans for the next 3 years per the curriculum needs of Institute of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine.
(8) Other information that helps the search committee better understand the applicant’s qualification. (For example: courses taught in the past 3 years and results of teaching evaluation, list of research projects and important awards, etc.)
4.Starting date
The earliest starting date for this position is either August 1, 2026.
5.Deadline of application
Applications are now open and will be accepted until December 31, 2025.
6.How to send the application documents
The digital application materials and questions regarding the position should be addressed to E-mail (ntuhdas@ntu.edu.tw) (Please set the title name as “Tenure track faculty position of HDAS in 2026”)
7.Contact Information
The contact person: Director Tzu-Pin Lu / Mr. Huang
Phone number: +886-2-3366-8042 (Director Lin’s office) / +886-2-3366-8028 (The office of HDAS)
E-mail: ntuhdas@ntu.edu.tw
EPM website: https://hdas.ntu.edu.tw/
EEO Statement
National Taiwan University is an employer who offers equal opportunity.
Location: Taipei, Zhongzheng District
Job Type: Full-time
Contact
Contact: Mr. Huang
Phone:
Email: ntuhdas@ntu.edu.tw
Website: