2012 January 16
Simon Fraser University

Company Information: The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position in statistics. The Department has 18 faculty members engaged in a wide variety of collaborative, methodological, computational and theoretical research in statistics, biostatistics and actuarial science. Further information about the Department is available at www.stat.sfu.ca, and about the University, at www.sfu.ca.

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Statistics

Duties & Responsibilities: Candidates are required to hold a Ph.D. in an area of statistics or biostatistics, and should show strong potential in research and teaching and the ability to develop as an academic leader. The appointment will be made at the Assistant Professor level.

Position Qualifications: All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Simon Fraser University, located in the greater Vancouver area, is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. All appointments are subject to budgetary authorization. Under the authority of the University Act personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details see: www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/Faculty_Openings/Collection_Notice.html.

Salary Range: Competitive

Benefits: Standard SFU benefits. Detailed descriptions are in the SFU policies at http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/academic.html

Web Site: http://www.stat.sfu.ca

Application Address: Dr. Richard Lockhart, Chair Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science Simon Fraser University 8888 University Drive Burnaby, B.C. V5A 1S6, Canada FAX (778)782-­‐4368

Contact Email: lockhart@sfu.ca

Application Deadline: Review begins 15 Feb 2012, continues till filled or 30 April 2012