must have a PhD in statistics and potential
Virginia Tech for success in teaching and collaborative
TUNITIES
research. Submit a letter, CV, and names
Faculty Position, Department of Statistics
of three references at Academic Jobs
OPPOR The Department of Statistics at Virginia Tech (http://www.stat.vt.edu/) is seeking applicants for a tenure-
Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo).
track position to begin as early as August, 2009, subject to budgetary approval. Qualified candidates Send inquiries to Dalene Stangl, associate
should have particular interest in biomedical applications, and must be committed to the role of
chair (
dalene@stat.duke.edu). Applications
statistician/biostatistician as interdisciplinary researcher. Appointment at the assistant professor level is
accepted until positions are filled. Screening
preferred, but exceptional advanced candidates will be considered.
begins January 15, 2009. Women and
OFESSIONAL The successful candidate will encounter a wide range of research problems as part of the Compu- under-represented minorities are encouraged
PR tational Science research cluster, a cooperative effort across the College of Science at Virginia Tech
to apply. Duke University is an Affirmative
(http://www.cos.vt.edu/) and other departments; see cluster faculty listings at http://www.science.
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
vt.edu/research/research-clusters.html). We anticipate the hire will possess expertise in longitudinal
analysis, survival analysis, clinical trials, or related areas. A Ph.D. in statistics, biostatistics, or a closely
related field, is required.
n The Statistical and Applied Mathematical
Current research in the Department of Statistics covers a broad spectrum from applied to theoretical.
Sciences Institute, a national institute in
The department has added eight new faculty in the past three years as part of an expansion that is North Carolina, seeks postdoctoral fel-
expected to continue for several more years. Located in scenic southwest Virginia, VirginiaTech is a
lows for 2009–2010. Fellows are typi-
land-grant institution and the largest public university in the state.
cally appointed for two years, earn a very
All applications, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae and statements of research and teaching
competitive salary, and receive exceptional
goals should be submitted electronically to
http://jobs.vt.edu/ (posting #081034). Separately mail three mentoring. See
www.samsi.info for further
letters of recommendation to Professor J. P. Morgan, Search Chair, Department of Statistics, Virginia
information. Members of under-represented
Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0439. Direct questions to Professor Morgan at
jpmorgan@vt.edu or by
groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
phone at 540-231-9701. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2008.
AA/EOE.
Virginia Tech is committed to recruiting, selecting, promoting, and retaining women, persons of color,
veterans, and persons with disabilities. The University is a recipient of an NSF Advance grant which
opens up a wide range of networking and development opportunities to women in science and engi-
North Dakota
neering (http://www.advance.vt.edu). We strongly value diversity in the university and seek to assure
equality in education and employment. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodation in the
application process should notify Betty Higginbotham, Department of Statistics (
higgvt@vt.edu; 540-
n Assistant/Associate professor position
231-5657, or call TTY: 1-800-828-1120).
beginning 8/15/09. Minimum qualifications
requited include: PhD in Statistics or related
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