Senior Lecturer/Ass. Professor

James Cook University

Ref. No. 10159 - Townsville

The School of Engineering & Physical Sciences offers degree programs in Chemical, Civil, Computer Systems, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics and Physics. The School has a close relationship with industry and an enviable record of success in competitive grants and consultancies. Situated in an attractive bush setting the School has a strong commitment to providing an outstanding undergraduate education supported by excellent facilities. James Cook University statistics graduates have a strong track record in gaining successful employment.

The School is seeking applications from a statistician for an academic position in the Discipline of Mathematics and Statistics and is particularly interested in applicants with expertise in a wide range of applied statistical areas e.g. hypothesis testing, linear models, analysis of variance, experimental design, multivariate statistics, nonparametric statistics, survey design and analysis. The appointee will be required to teach statistics and mathematics into the undergraduate program, perform statistical consulting duties, supervise postgraduate students, carry out research in his or her own areas of interest, promote the School to the local community and contribute to the other activities of the School. Possession of a PhD in Statistics or a related discipline is essential. An outstanding/demonstrable track record (Level D/ Level C) in research and scholarship is required.

Candidates must indicate the level of appointment sought in their applications.

Employment Type: Appointment will be full-time on a continuing basis subject to a probationary period.

Salary: Senior Lecturer - Academic Level C - $89,751 - $103,033 per annum or Associate Professor - Academic Level D - $107,460 - $118,082 per annum. Level of appointment and commencing salary will be in accordance with qualifications and experience. Benefits include generous employer superannuation contribution and attractive options for salary packaging.

Applicants must follow the Method of Application procedures (including systematically addressing the Selection Criteria). Further information is available at http://www.jcu.edu.au/jobs/ or by contacting the Recruitment Officer, Faculty of Science and Engineering, telephone: (07) 4781 6834; e-mail corinna.gartrell@jcu.edu.au

Applications close on 3 September 2010.