Position Title: Lecturer in Statistics

Duties & Responsibilities: College of Engineering Department of Mathematics and Statistics Applications are invited for a continuing (tenured) position in Statistics, at the level of Lecturer (comparable to Assistant Professor in the US system) in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Canterbury. 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, biology, engineering and health sciences, is particularly welcomed. You must have a Ph.D. in Statistics (or be near completion) or have an equivalent qualification. 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. For more about the Department, visit http://www.math.canterbury.ac.nz/ For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Head of Department, Professor Jennifer Brown, email jennifer.brown@canterbury.ac.nz Download the full Position Description from here https://ucvacancies.canterbury.ac.nz/PositionDescriptions/COE/MATHS_STATS_L_Statistics_PD_Nov11.pdf Located on a picturesque campus, the University offers an extensive range of services and facilities including library and art collections, child-care centres, health centre, recreation centre, pharmacy, book shop and cafés. You'll have opportunities to work alongside members of a world class, diverse academic community and enrich your own professional and personal development. We also offer generous leave provisions, support for attendance at international conferences, superannuation benefits, and assistance with relocation expenses. Additionally, operational expenditure will be available from College of Engineering funds for you for the first two years after appointment, and you also have the opportunity to apply to capital expenditure funds as part of the annual budgeting process. For more information about the benefits of joining the University of Canterbury, please visit us online at: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus The closing date is: 13 February 2012 (NZ date) Applications must be submitted on-line at: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus by the closing date and 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. For assistance with the application process, please email hr@engineering.canterbury.ac.nz Internal candidates should apply via the Careers option in Employee Self-Service http://ucpeople.canterbury.ac.nz To view all vacancies at the University of Canterbury, please go to http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/hr/job_vacancies.shtml Equal opportunity in employment is University policy.

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Application Deadline: 02/13/2012