Lecturer in Statistics
Location: College of Engineering
Position: Permanent
Vacancy Number: 1020
Closing Date: 24 September 2010
Applications are invited for a continuing (tenured) position in Statistics, at the level of Lecturer (comparable to Assistant Professor in the US system) in our Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
We are looking for an individual with a demonstrated background in research and teaching. In this position, you will contribute to the Department's undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and undertake high-quality research. You will have the ability to work effectively within teams as part of your administration and teaching duties.
The successful applicant will have research interests in any area of applied statistics. Interest in statistical applications to economics, finance, psychology and biology are particularly welcomed. You must have a PhD in Statistics (or be near completion) or the equivalent.
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is a strong, forward-looking Department, dedicated to excellence in research and teaching. It has an established tradition of financial support for research-related travel and visitors. The Department has a broad range of research strengths in statistics, and attracts some of the best students in New Zealand. For more about the Department, please visit: http://www.math.canterbury.ac.nz/.
Operational expenditure will be available from College of Engineering funds for the first two years after appointment, and the appointee will also have the opportunity to apply for capital expenditure funds as part of the annual budgeting process.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Head of Department, Associate Professor Jennifer Brown, by email mathhod@canterbury.ac.nz
Closing date: Friday 24 September 2010 (NZ time)
Applications should include the University of Canterbury application form, a curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of three referees, and a covering letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing research and teaching activities to date and those envisaged for the future.
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Job sharing or other innovative employment practices will be considered.
Equal opportunity in employment is University policy.
If you require further assistance, please contact the HR Administrator, College of Engineering, at hr@engineering.canterbury.ac.nz
