Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor

University of Canterbury

Location: Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Term: Full-time
Vacancy Number: A012-10
Closing Date: 25 February 2010

Applications are invited for a continuing (tenured) position in Statistics, at the level of Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor (comparable to Associate Professor/Professor, respectively, in the US system).

We are looking for an individual with a strong demonstrated background in research, teaching and professional practice. In this position, the successful candidate will contribute to the Department’s undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and undertake high quality research building excellent collaborative relationships with other appropriate researchers, locally, nationally and internationally. You will therefore have the ability to work effectively within teams to achieve timely and valued objectives as well as a strong track record of leading contributions to research achievements.

This position will also have the outstanding opportunity to establish and lead a Statistical Consulting Unit for the University of Canterbury. Hosted by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, this Unit will provide statistical advice and support services to meet the needs of postgraduate students and staff across the University.

You must have a Ph.D. in Statistics or a closely related area. You will have demonstrated the ability to sustain a successful research and teaching career.

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is a strong, forward-looking Department, dedicated to excellence in research and teaching. Research areas include both theoretical and applied statistics. For more about the Department, visit http://www.math.canterbury.ac.nz/ .

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Head of Department, Associate Professor Jennifer Brown by email mathhod@canterbury.ac.nz .

The University of Canterbury offers generous leave provisions, support for attendance at international conferences, superannuation benefits, and assistance with relocation expenses. There are also several libraries, excellent childcare, recreation and staff club facilities on campus; all of this within a park-like working environment. Equal opportunity in employment is University policy.

For a detailed position description, and for information on how to apply on-line, please visit http://vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz , or for assistance with the application process contact the Human Resources Administrator, phone +64 3 364 3473, email hr@engineering.canterbury.ac.nz