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Carnegie Mellon University
Applications are invited for possible tenure-track, lecturer, and visiting positions. Carnegie Mellon offers a collegial faculty environment, emphasizing a combination of disciplinary and cross-disciplinary research and teaching. All areas of statistics are welcome, and joint appointments with other units in the Pittsburgh area are possible. We especially encourage women and minorities to apply. Details at http://www.stat.cmu.edu (email:hiring@stat.cmu.edu ).
Application screening begins immediately and continues until positions closed. Send CV, research papers, relevant transcripts and three letters of recommendation to: Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Department of Statistics, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA. AA/EOE.
The University of Texas at El Paso
The Department of Mathematical Sciences at The University of Texas at El Paso invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant or associate professor level starting Sept. 2008. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience, research start-up funds are available. Qualifications for the position include a Ph.D. in Statistics or Biostatistics and excellent communication skills. Excellent teaching and an established research record are required for a senior level appointment. The department offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Statistics, an Actuarial Science concentration, a Professional Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, and a Ph.D. in Computational Sciences should be in place beginning Fall 2008. We are seeking someone who will develop an independent research program in statistics, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in statistics, and participate in consulting and collaborative research through The Statistical Consulting Laboratory, www.academics.utep.edu/statlab.
Candidates should send a letter of application, a brief statement of teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference to: Statistics Search Committee, Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, 79968-0514. The letters should comment on teaching, research and consulting experience. Evaluation of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. The University of Texas at El Paso does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation in employment or in the provision of services.
University of California, Davis
Department of Public Health Sciences, Division of Biostatistics Division of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
School of MedicineBIOSTATISTICS FACULTY POSITION
Position #PU-03R -08: Senior Biostatistician at the Associate/Full Professor level (100% FTE - tenured). The University of California, Davis, School of Medicine is recruiting for a senior academic position at the Associate/Full Professor level (100% FTE-tenured). The faculty will hold academic appointments both in the Department of Public Health Sciences, Division of Biostatistics (50%) and in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Medicine (50%).
As a senior faculty member, the appointee’s responsibilities will include collaborative research, independent research and teaching biostatistics, as well as mentoring students and junior faculty. Applicants must possess a doctoral degree in biostatistics or statistics and have experience in teaching biostatistics to biostatistics and non‑specialist audiences. An established record of collaborative and independent methodological research is required, including demonstrated experience with the design, analysis and reporting of epidemiologic and medical studies and experience in obtaining grant funding. Experience with cancer research, imaging, clinical trials, or health services research is highly desirable. Previous experience in leadership of Center or Program Project cores is highly desirable. Demonstrated experience or potential for assuming administrative and leadership roles for biostatistics in a School of Medicine or School of Public Health setting is highly desirable. Preference will be given to candidates with strong communication abilities. Candidates must have the ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment.
Send cover letter referencing position # PU-03R-08, your CV and a list of five references to Laurel A. Beckett, Ph.D., Professor and Chief, Division of Biostatistics, MS1C, University of California, Davis, CA, 95616. For full consideration, applications must be received by March 1, 2008. However, the position will remain open until filled through June 30, 2009.
The University of California is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty, staff and students.
WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY, Winona, MN
The Mathematics/Statistics Department has an opening for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Statistics starting Fall 2008. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Statistics or Biostatistics, evidence of excellence in teaching, and evidence of strong communication skills. For more information on the Statistics Program at Winona State University, see www.winona.edu/statistics.
The NOV can be obtained by going to http://www.winona.edu/humanresources, e-mailing jobs@winona.edu or calling (507) 457-5008. Review of applications begins November 16, 2007. Position available pending budgetary approval. WSU is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System and is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
University of California, Irvine
Biostatistics Faculty Position
Applications are invited for a tenure-track assistant professor faculty position in biostatistics to begin Fall 2008. (Higher rank is possible for exceptional candidates.) Successful candidates will possess a Ph.D. in biostatistics, statistics, or a related field, along with demonstrated potential as a researcher and teacher.
The Department of Statistics (www.stat.uci.edu), in the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences (www.ics.uci.edu), has a strong interdisciplinary flavor. The faculty are focused on developing methods to solve applied problems and advancing the statistical theory that underlies those methods. Started in 2002, the Department now has 8 faculty members and is still growing. The successful candidate will participate in UC Irvine’s Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS) (www.icts.uci.edu), an interdisciplinary group working to improve the process by which technological and laboratory advances find their way into clinical practice.
UC Irvine (www.uci.edu) is targeted as a growth campus for the University of California. It is one of the youngest of the existing UC campuses, yet consistently ranks among the nation’s best public universities.
A cover letter indicating primary research interests, a CV, and three letters of recommendation should be submitted electronically. Please refer to http://www.ics.uci.edu/employment/employ_faculty.php for instructions: Applications received before February 29, 2008 will receive preference; all applications will be considered. Informal inquiries may be directed to Professor Hal Stern of the Department of Statistics (sternh@uci.edu).
The University of California, Irvine is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity, has a National Science Foundation Advance Gender Equity Program, and is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS AND ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Waterloo invites applications for a tenure-track position in Actuarial Science at the Assistant Professor level. Candidates must have a PhD in an area of the mathematical, statistical or actuarial sciences, and research interests in actuarial science. Professional actuarial qualifications and experience, although not strictly necessary, would be a distinct asset. Departmental strengths in Actuarial Science and Finance cover a wide range of topics including probabilistic and statistical modelling in risk theory, insurance, pensions, solvency management and stochastic models in finance. Additional opportunities for collaboration at UW can occur through the Centre for Advanced Studies in Finance (www.arts.uwaterloo.ca/ACCT/finance/casf.htm), the Institute of Insurance and Pension Research (www.stats.uwaterloo.ca/stats_navigation/IIPR/IIPR.shtml), and the Institute for Quantitative Finance and Insurance (www.iqfi.uwaterloo.ca/).
Applicants must have proven ability in or potential for research, in addition to good teaching and communication skills. Duties include undergraduate and graduate teaching, and the development of an independent research program. The salary offered will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The closing date for applications is February 29, 2008.
Please submit a curriculum vitae, and arrange for at least three letters of reference to be sent to
Professor Paul Marriott, Chair
Statistics and Actuarial Science
University of Waterloo
Waterloo , ON N2L 3G1, CANADA
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Waterloo encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, native peoples, and persons with disabilities.
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS AND ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Waterloo invites applications for a limited-term position (two years) as a Lecturer in Actuarial Science. Applicants with a PhD degree are preferred, although those with a Master's degree will also be considered seriously. Candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching. Successful applicants may be eligible for reappointment to a second term, and those demonstrating outstanding performance in teaching and service may be considered for an ongoing appointment as a Continuing Lecturer. Professional actuarial qualifications and experience, although not strictly necessary, would be a distinct asset. The closing date for applications is February 29, 2008.
Please submit a curriculum vitae, and arrange for at least three letters of reference to be sent to
Professor Paul Marriott, Chair
Statistics and Actuarial Science
University of Waterloo
Waterloo , ON N2L 3G1, CANADA
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Waterloo encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, native peoples, and persons with disabilities.
Amherst College
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Tenure-track position in the mathematics and computer science department, beginning fall 2008. Ph.D. in statistics, biostatistics, or related field required, with evidence of excellence in both teaching and research. Two courses per semester: statistics and some mathematics. See www.amherst.edu/~deanfac/ facultypositions.html for details. Applications (by December 17, 2007) and inquiries to search@cs.amherst.edu.
Amherst College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities to apply. The administration, faculty, and student body are committed to attracting qualified candidates from groups currently underrepresented on campus.
Colorado State University
Three regular faculty positions (at least one at open rank) in Statistics, starting August 2008. Candidates with outstanding research and teaching in all areas of statistics and probability are strongly encouraged to apply. One position is targeted for applied probability or probability. Full posting and online application at http://www.natsci.colostate.edu/searches/statistics/ .
Review begins 11/30/07 and continues until filled. Colorado State University is an EEO/AA employer. E.O. and Diversity Office 101 Student Services.
Indiana University
The Department of Statistics in the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University invites applications for one or two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions. Applicants are expected to have an active research program, a strong interest in interdisciplinary collaborations, and a commitment to teaching excellence. A Ph.D. in statistics or a related field is required.
Created in 2006, the Department of Statistics currently comprises eight faculty members and 22 affiliated faculty from other University departments. The department will offer both undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and is responsible for the Indiana Statistical Consulting Center. More information about the department can be found at its website: http://www.stat.indiana.edu/
The search will continue until the positions are filled. Receipt of application by November 15, 2007 will ensure consideration for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Indiana University offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, strongly committed to excellence through diversity. Applications from women and minorities are especially encouraged. Indiana University is also responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, representative preprints or reprints, and concise statements of research and teaching interests/goals. Applicants should also have at least three letters of recommendation sent directly. Please address all correspondence to:
Search Committee, Department of Statistics, Indiana University, Statistics House, 309 North Park Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA.
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY of Science and Technology
Department of Statistics
The Department of Statistics at Iowa State University invites applications for four tenured/ tenure-track faculty positions. A PhD in statistics or a closely related field is required. Candidates will be expected to maintain a strong research program, advise graduate students and teach courses in statistics. Any area of statistics will be considered, but interests in survey sampling, Bayesian inference, computational statistics or statistics education will be given priority. The position of Director of the Center for Survey Statistics and Methodology may be offered to a candidate with appropriate qualifications. The CSSM position may be offered at any level and at least one of the other positions may be offered at the Associate Professor level. Academic rank will be based on current record and future potential for research and teaching excellence in statistics.
The Department of Statistics has a large and diverse faculty and well established and effective BS, MS and PhD programs. These positions offer immediate opportunities for graduate student guidance. Strong links with other University departments and research centers provide opportunities to collaborate with faculty in education, engineering and the physical, biological, environmental, behavioral or computational sciences. Further information about these positions and the department can be found at www.stat.iastae.edu.
Assistant professor candidates should provide an application letter, curriculum vita, transcripts, teaching and research statements, dissertation abstract and selected publications. Additionally, each candidate should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent. Candidates for Associate or Full Professor should send an application letter, curriculum vita, selected publications and full contact information for four references. Applications should be submitted, electronically to statfacultysearch@iastate.edu. Review of applications will begin on December 3, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled.
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/ affirmative Action employer
Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
Department of Mathematics & Statistics
Assistant Professor in Statistics
Miami University invites applications for the position of assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics beginning in August 2008. The successful candidate must have completed a doctorate in Statistics or Biostatistics by the start date. Applicants from all areas will be considered, however those with expertise in generalized linear models, sampling, time series, applied probability, statistical computation, and spatial-temporal methods are especially encouraged to apply. Expectations include an excellent record or potential in research, ability or potential for effective teaching in a wide variety of courses, and a willingness to participate in service to students and the university. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Miami has an established national reputation for excellence in undergraduate education and an exceptional master’s degree program. Current research and scholarly interests of the faculty in Statistics include Bayesian methods, environmental statistics, experimental design, multivariate statistics, nonparametrics, probability, quantitative risk assessment, and statistical consulting. Faculty members are actively involved in collaboration with a number of departments including Sociology and Gerontology, Zoology, Environmental Science,
Engineering, and Psychology.
Further information about the department can be found at http://www.muohio.edu/mathstat. Send CV, transcripts, research description, teaching philosophy, and four letters of recommendation to: Statistics Search Committee, Department of Mathematics & Statistics, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio 45056. At least one of the letters should discuss the candidate's teaching ability and potential. Inquiries can be addressed to statsearch@muohio.edu Screening of applications will begin no earlier than
December 7, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. Miami University is an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer and encourages women and minorities to apply. For information regarding campus crime and safety, visit www.muohio.edu/righttoknow. Hard copy available upon request.
University of California, Santa Barbara
The Department of Statistics and Applied Probability invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in Applied Statistics, starting July 1, 2008.
Qualifications: research and teaching excellence and PhD in Statistics, biostatistics or related field. Preference will be given for research on methodology and applications relating to biometrics, environmental science or finance.
To apply submit resume, statement of research and teaching objectives, the American Mathematical Society Cover Sheet (available online at http://www.ams.org), and have four letters of reference sent (at least one of which is directed towards teaching). Materials should either be submitted electronically via http://www.mathjobs.org or sent to:
Search Committee (Applied Statistics Position),
Department of Statistics and Applied Probability,
University of California,
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-3110, USA.
Review of applications begins November 15, 2007 and continues until the position is filled. Early applications are encouraged.
Candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service are particularly encouraged to apply. An EO/AA employer. Additional
information at http://www.pstat.ucsb.edu