Professor of Statistics

Massey University

The Institute of Information and Mathematical Sciences at Massey University , Auckland (http://iims.massey.ac.nz/) invites applications for the position of Professor of Statistics.

Candidates for the position should have outstanding academic credentials and an international reputation in any area of Statistics. The successful candidate will be expected to make a significant contribution to the Institute's research outputs, to attract research grants, and to show leadership in the statistics program. Co- appointment into the new NZ Institute for Advanced Study is possible for exceptional, research-focused candidates.

The Institute of Information and Mathematical Sciences includes over 40 academic staff in Statistics, Mathematics, Information Technology and Computer Science. Both undergraduate and graduate degrees in statistics are offered, including the PhD.

For further information about the position and IIMS, contact Professor Tony Norris, Head of the Institute of Information & Mathematical Sciences (phone +64 9 4140800 ext. 41040 or email T.Norris@massey.ac.nz ). For information on the NZ Institute for Advanced Study, contact Gaven Martin (g.j.martin@massey.ac.nz).

Applications can be made via Massey's electronic application system; for details see Reference number A156-08B at http:// jobs.massey.ac.nz.

Closing date is June 1, 2008, but the University reserves the right to fill the post by invitation before that date.