Michigan Technological University

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Tenure-track Position in Statistics

Applications are invited for a tenure-track assistant professorship in Statistics. Candidates with research interests in statistical genetics and related areas, such as biostatistics and computational statistics, are especially encouraged to apply.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers BS, MS, and PhD programs. Current faculty have expertise in statistical genetics, wildlife statistics, probability, applied mathematics, discrete mathematics, commutative algebra, and mathematics education. Faculty are expected to have an active research program, seek external funding, and provide excellent teaching. Teaching loads are very competitive.

The position starts 16 August 2010, and candidates must complete all requirements for the PhD in Statistics or a related field by that date. Review of applications will begin 16 November 2009; candidates applying by that date are assured full consideration. Interested candidates should send a vita, three letters of recommendation (at least one of which addresses teaching), a description of proposed research program, and a statement of teaching interests to:

Search Committee

Statistics Position

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Michigan Technological University

1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931-1295.

Michigan Tech is an ADVANCE institution, one of a limited number of universities in receipt of NSF funds in support of our commitment to increase diversity and the participation and advancement of women in STEM. We also have a Dual Career Assistance Program (DCAP), which facilitates the hiring of partners of strategic hires. The website for

our DCAP is: http://www.dual.mtu.edu/. <http://www.dual.mtu.edu/>

Michigan Technological University is an equal opportunity educational institution/equal opportunity employer/affirmative action employer.

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