Statistical Consultant/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

The University of Canterbury

Statistical Consultant/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer
Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Continuing (tenured), and full-time.

We are looking for an individual with a demonstrated background in research, teaching and professional practice. You will contribute to the Statistical Consulting Unit for the University of Canterbury. The Unit is hosted by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, and provides statistical advice and support services to meet the needs of postgraduate students and staff across the University.

You will also 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.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

A Ph.D. in Statistics, or a closely related area (or near completion);

Experience in statistical consulting, or research in applied statistical methods;

Demonstrated the ability to sustain a successful statistics research and teaching career;

The ability to communicate statistics clearly to a non-statistical audience; and

An excellent IT working knowledge of both R and SPSS.

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, please visit: http://www.math.canterbury.ac.nz/

Further information about this role can be obtained by contacting the Head of Department, Jennifer Brown at jennifer.brown@canterbury.ac.nz

Download full position description at: https://ucvacancies.canterbury.ac.nz (scroll to Job ID 2228).

The University of Canterbury is committed to promoting a world-class learning environment through research and teaching excellence, and has a vision statement of "People Prepared to Make a Difference". You will have the opportunity to work alongside members of a diverse academic community and enrich your own professional and personal development.

For information about the range of benefits in joining UC please visit us online at: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus

The closing date for this position is: 21 May 2014 (NZ time)

Please include in your online application:

1. your curriculum vitae with your research publication details;
2. a one-page statement outlining your recent consulting experience, and your research and teaching interests;
3. a list of software you are familiar with, especially statistical packages; and
4. the names and contact details of three referees.

Your application is to be combined into one document and submitted online.

Should you wish to e-mail any additional attachments or have queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to the Human Resources Administrator, Rochelle Golby at rochelle.golby@canterbury.ac.nz

Internal candidates should apply via the Careers option in Employee Self-Service: https://ucpeople.canterbury.ac.nz

The University of Canterbury is an EEO employer and actively seeks to meet its obligation under the Treaty of Waitangi.