RMIT

RMIT is a global university of technology and design, focused on creating solutions that transform the future for the benefit of people and their environments.

The School of Mathematical & Geospatial Sciences draws together disciplines involving the collection of data with the analysis of data and the understanding and optimisation of systems through modelling and visualisation. The school offers undergraduate science degrees in Geospatial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, and Surveying, and coursework masters programs in Analytics, Operations Research, Information Security, and Geospatial Science. The school is also a key provider of enabling courses to other Schools of the RMIT University.

The School is seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer to contribute to the teaching and research activities in the area of Statistics. The role is responsible for supervising research students in postgraduate research programs; contributing to the School res earch efforts, including research publications and competitive grant applications; and offering effective participation and initiative in the development of online courses.

You will be expected to actively promote the discipline by establishing and maintaining memberships, links and partnerships with academic, industry and professional communities. You will also be required to contribute to the teaching and course development within the Analytics programmes within the school and this may require short periods of teaching at overseas campuses or campuses of our partners overseas.

To be considered for this opportunity you will hold a PhD in Statistics (or equivalent) and have demonstrated ability to prepare, deliver, and design Statistics programs. In particular, demonstrate skills in statistical computing using packages SAS and R and data preparation. You will have proven ability to supervise Masters and PhD research students and the ability to generate funded projects through effective liaison with business, government and industry.

To view a Position Description or to apply online please visit http://yourcareer.rmit.edu.au quoting job ref # 550849 or for confidential queries, please contact Professor Andrew Eberhard on +61 3 9925 2616. Applications close on Tuesday 8th September 2015. Applicants are requested to separately address the key selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.