Faculty of Medical Sciences
Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate must possess at minimum, a PhD from a recognized university, which should be in Biostatistics, Statistics or closely related field.
Candidates should also possess:
- Ideally at least three (3) years’ teaching experience, preferably in the area of Biostatistics
- A good record of relevant research and publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals
- Practical experience in developing and writing statistical analysis plans for research in basic and clinical sciences
- Practical application of statistical principles and analytical methods in SPSS, R, SAS/ STATA software
- Evidence of supervising and conducting research in Public Health
Candidates with the following would have an advantage:
- Master’s degree in Statistics
- Practical experience in strategic curriculum development of postgraduate programmes and training of Public Health professionals
- Teaching experience in Public Health
- Post-doctoral experience in Public Health
- Proficiency in writing research grants and attracting funding
The following would be considered assets:
- Certificate in university teaching and learning
- Familiarity with Problem-Based Learning (PBL) system
- Experience in blended teaching and learning
- Knowledge of Digital Health Technologies, Health Informatic Tools or Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence in Health Care
Detailed application and full curriculum vitae should be sent to the Campus Registrar, c/o HR Division (Appointments Section), Main Administration Building, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. via e-mail: STA-HRApplications@uwi.edu. Three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organisation) must be indicated. Application forms may be obtained at http://www.uwi.edu in the Faculty & Staff, Staff Vacancies section. Further particulars including remuneration package may also be obtained at the above address. In order to expedite the appointment procedures, applicants are advised to ask their referees to send their signed references under CONFIDENTIAL cover DIRECTLY to the Campus Registrar at the above address without waiting to be contacted by the University. Applications received after the deadline date will not be considered.
The University would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Please note, however, that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged or contacted.
Deadline for receipt of applications: 2025 July 13
