Position Title: Full Professor

Duties & Responsibilities: You may have research interests in any area of statistics, but a proven record of attracting research funding and research studentships is required. Appointments that strengthen our existing statistics research groups or lead to the establishment of similar group with other methodological interests or to collaborations in other application areas are sought. We also seek people who will be capable and enthusiastic contributors to the Department’s undergraduate programme, helping to deliver the existing syllabus and to expand the range of modules offered. Further teaching opportunities exist on our thriving MSc course in Statistics, MSc programmes in Quantitative Methods and Quantitative Finance, on courses in statistics for other departments and on short specialist courses in advanced statistical methods, some of which attract participants from throughout the UK and Europe. The Department provides an advisory service for all researchers on campus, and engages in consulting with industry and public bodies.

Position Qualifications: You will have a strong track record of research in statistical methodology or modern applied statistics, and a willingness to lead research and apply for research funding in your research area.

Salary Range: from £59,078 (professorial minimum)

Benefits: University pension scheme with employer contributions.

Web Site: http://www.lancs.ac.uk/

Application Address: http://hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=A340

Contact Email: j.whitehead@Lancaster.ac.uk

Application Deadline: 02/24/2012