PR
n Visiting Neyman Faculty Position. We
OFESSIONAL
invite applications for a special full-time University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Neyman visiting assistant professor posi-
The Department of Statistics anticipates filling two positions starting 9/09
tion, beginning July 1, 2009. For more
A. General: Open-rank. Candidates in all areas will be considered, but special interest in: a)
information about the position and apply-
Statistical Theory; b) Bayesian Methods; or c) Computational Statistics.
ing online, please visit www.stat.
OPPOR
B. Analysis of High-Dimensional Data: Assistant professor level. Part of a university-wide
berkeley.edu. All application materials
cluster hire in “Data Mining, Learning, and Discovery”, joint with Computer Science and
should be uploaded by January 15, 2009.
TUNITIES
Engineering, Astronomy, and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Candidates should
The department is particularly interested in
have strong interest in interdisciplinary research and expertise in one or more of: anal-
hearing from suitable qualified women or
ysis of high-dimensional data and/or massive datasets, spatio-temporal modeling, and
members of minorities currently underrep- data with complex structure (text, graphs, networks, images, streaming data).
resented in faculty positions. The University
of California is an Equal Opportunity,
All candidates should have a PhD in Statistics or related field. Salaries/fringe benefits are
Affirmative Action Employer.
competitive. Candidates should send electronic versions of vitae, statement of current
and future research plans, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of
n Department of Statistics and Applied
teaching excellence to
stat-recruiting@umich.edu or via postal main to:
Probability, University of California, Santa
Statistics Recruiting
Barbara, invites applications for a tenure-
Department of Statistics, University of Michigan
track assistant professor position in applied
439 West Hall, 1085 South University
statistics, starting 7/1/2009. Qualifications:
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1107
research/teaching excellence; PhD in
statistics or related. Preference given for
• Candidates at the Assistant Professor level should include copies of selected
research on methodology and applications
publications and three letters of reference.
relating to biometrics or environmental • Candidates at Associate or Full Professor levels should include names of six
science. Application instructions at www. references.
pstat.ucsb.edu. Review begins November
15, 2008, and continues until the position
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University is supportive of the needs of
dual career couples. The University of Michigan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
is filled. Candidates who can contribute to
Employer.
the diversity of excellence of the academic
community through research, teaching, and
service are particularly encouraged to apply.
An EO/AA employer.
University of Utah
n The RAND Statistics Group is seeking
PhD-level statisticians interested in exciting
Health Sciences Center
opportunities to collaborate on multidis- bIOSTATISTICIANS
ciplinary public policy research projects.
The University of Utah Health Sciences Center seeks PhD level applicants to join
Openings exist for recent graduates and
a rapidly growing community of biostatisticians and epidemiologists in a highly
experienced statisticians. See our ad in the
collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment. Current openings include:
Huntsman Cancer Institute:
September Amstat News for description or
Two tenure-track faculty positions in biostatistics at the assistant or associate level.
go to
www.rand.org/statistics. Application These positions offer collaborations with biostatisticians and cancer researchers in
deadline December 15, 2008. Applications
laboratory, clinical, and population sciences. Academic appointments will be made
in the Department of Oncological Sciences or the Division of Epidemiology in the
must be submitted online at www.rand.
Department of Medicine. The positions emphasize opportunities for independent
org/jobs Job ID# 2213. Send questions scholarship in methodological research as well as teaching at the graduate, post-
to
Susan_Paddock@rand.org. EO/AA
doctoral and faculty level. A PhD in biostatistics or closely-related discipline is required.
Applicants should e-mail cover letters, a CV and contact information for three
Employer.
references to Vickie Arnell of the Study Design and Biostatistics Center at vickie.arnell@
hsc.utah.edu.
n UCLA Biostatistics is searching for
Division of Public Health, Department of Family, and Preventive Medicine: One
three new faculty with demonstrated
tenure-track PhD position at the assistant or associate level. Duties include teaching
and collaboration on existing and new research projects. Candidates should possess a
excellence in biostatistical research and PhD in biostatistics or a related field and possess capacity in clinical, translational, and
teaching. Positions are: (1) nontenured
methodological research.
assistant professor in HIV/AIDS research,
Applicants should e-mail cover letters, a CV and contact information for three
references to Stephen Alder, Ph.D. at DFPM – Division of Public Health steve.alder@
(2) tenure-track assistant professor, and (3)
utah.edu.
tenure-track assistant professor with strong
Salt Lake City provides rich opportunities for both urban and outdoor activities,
methodological interests in cancer research.
with 7 major skiing resorts within 45 minutes and over a dozen national parks and
Higher rank possible for qualified candi- monuments within a half days drive.
dates. First position to be filled immediate-
ly, interviews for tenure-line positions begin
The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer: women, minority and international
candidates are encouraged to apply.
in fall. For more information, email
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