10/1/2009
National Institute of Statistical Sciences
Position Title: NISS-NASS Postdoctoral Fellowship in Statistical Modeling
Duties & Responsibilities: NISS plans to appoint an additional NISS-NASS fellow to work with senior faculty mentors on ongoing statistical research with dual foci: i) To advance statistical theory and methodology and simultaneously ii) To advance the scientific implementation and/or policy focus of crop surveys conducted by NASS. Two NISS-NASS Fellows are already engaged in collaborative research on other NASS projects; during the summer three senior graduate students will be rejoining these research programs as well. As full-time members of their research teams all NISS Fellows develop technical approaches to critical problems in modeling and analysis and present research results at major national professional meetings.Publication of research in refereed journals is expected. The NISS-NASS Fellowship is intended as a 20-24 month appointment beginning as early as November 1 2009 but definitely by January 1 2010. The appointment will be primarily in residence at NASS in Fair fax Virginia just outside Washington DC with an added stipend for expenses to relocate to NISS in Research Triangle Park North Carolina where the research teams will reassemble for the summer of 2010.
Position Qualifications: The position requires a Ph.D. or Sc.D. in statistics biostatistics mathematical or computational science. Necessary technical expertise includes mathematical statistical theory statistical modeling advanced data analysis knowledge of statistical computing software in addition to strong written and oral communication skills. Commitment to collaborative research is essential.Applications will be evaluated on the strength of the applicant’s statistical skill and ability to function effectively as part of a research team. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply especially women and members of minority groups. US citizenship is not required.
Salary Range: $75K starting Web Site: http://www.niss.org Application Address: Katherine Kantner National Institute of Statistical Sciences PO Box 14006 RTP NC 27709