02/07/2012
University of Idaho
Company Information: The Department of Statistical Science currently consists of 9 faculty and several others with adjunct/affiliate appointments. The department has a strong tradition in applied statistics with close ties to many programs including: bioinformatics, natural resources, ecology, and agriculture. The department offers a MS degree, graduate certificate, and undergraduate minor in statistics. Further information can be found at http://www.uidaho.edu/sci/stat/ The College of Science consists of the departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geography, Geological Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics. The college currently enrolls 800 undergraduate students and 220 graduate students and employs 100 faculty and 40 staff. The faculty research is largely supported by approximately $10 million in extramural grant funding. The College of Science was established in 2002. http://www.uidaho.edu/sci The University of Idaho (http://www.uidaho.edu) is a land-grant research and teaching institution. The University has a full-time faculty of over 850 and support staff of 1,500, enrolls over 12,000 students, grants more than 80 doctoral degrees each year, and has annual research funding in excess of $100 million. The University’s growth from regional to national importance presents exceptional professional opportunities. http://www.ucm.uidaho.edu/default.aspx?pid=86102 Moscow, the home of the University of Idaho is a city of 22,000 people, nestled between Moscow Mountain and the beautiful rolling hills of the Palouse. With a small town friendliness and safety, Moscow is referred to as the "Heart of the Arts"--with an annual international Jazz Festival, live music on the town, the Rendezvous in the Park, and summer theatre. Moscow is also a great place for those who love the outdoors, with beautiful rivers, lakes, and diverse mountains within short driving distance. Moscow is also a great location for higher education. The University of Idaho and Washington State University, just eight miles apart, share a large number of cross-listed courses and many collaborative programs and research activities. Moscow is 80 miles from Spokane, Washington, and an hour’s flight from Seattle. http://www.moscow.com

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Statistical Science

Duties & Responsibilities: •Teaching graduate and undergraduate statistics courses (4 courses/year) •Carrying out an active research program in theoretical and/or applied statistics •Contributing to the development of the department’s graduate programs •Participating actively in interdisciplinary research programs

Position Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: •A doctoral degree in Statistics or a related field earned or expected by June 15, 2012 •Evidence of strong communication skills in the English language •Evidence of excellence in teaching Desirable Qualifications: •Evidence of expertise and research interests in systems biology, statistical genetics, or biometrics or related fields •Ability to complement existing teaching and research expertise (e.g., statistical genetics, bioinformatics, Bayesian statistics, statistical ecology, biometrics, behavioral statistics, quality and reliability engineering, statistical computing and spatial statistics) at the University of Idaho •Evidence of research accomplishments •Collaborative research experience with statisticians and scientists in other fields •Evidence of strong potential for success in attracting external funding

Salary Range: DOE

Benefits: Please see http://www.uidaho.edu/benefits

Web Site: http://www.uidaho.edu

Application Address: Please apply on-line http://jobs.uidaho.edu/human-resources/prospective-employees

Contact Email: Chris Williams (chrisw@uidaho.edu), Department Chair of Statistical Science

Application Deadline: Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified, but not before March 7, 2012.