Assistant Professor of Statistics, Joint Position in Mathematics & Statistics and the Faculty's Natural Sciences Programs, Faculty of Science
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics, together with the Natural Sciences Program in the Faculty of Science, seeks outstanding candidates for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Statistics, Bio-statistics, or a closely related field, with a focus on applications to interdisciplinary teaching. The candidate should have training and experience in interdisciplinary science and research, strong verbal and writing skills, demonstrated ability to lead a dynamic, independent and productive research program, demonstrated ability to obtain research funding, and willingness and ability to supervise graduate students in statistics.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach and develop courses in both the Department of Mathematics & Statistics and the Natural Sciences Program. Candidates with innovative and non-traditional approach to teaching are strongly encouraged to apply.
This is also an excellent opportunity to develop a vigorous, independent and externally-funded research program within a dynamic and collaborative environment. A competitive salary and an attractive start-up package are available. The candidate will be expected to apply for external support from national/provincial agencies to sustain his/her research program.
The Department has an established expertise in statistical research. Candidates conducting research in biostatistics, sampling, survival analysis, mixture models, panel/longitudinal data analysis, semiparametric methods, statistical imaging, network analysis, causal inference, high-dimensional biology (e.g., high-throughput sequencing and microarray gene expression data analysis), high-dimensional and big data analysis and applications, and quality improvement are especially welcome to apply. The Department is enthusiastically developing links with other relevant research groups in the Faculties of Science, Medicine, and Veterinarian Medicine at the University and the surrounding community. Candidates with a strong track record of interdisciplinary collaboration are highly sought after.
Increasing scholarly capacity will help the University of Calgary meet its strategic goal to become one of Canada's top five research universities by 2016, where innovative teaching and groundbreaking research go hand in hand, and where we fully engage the communities we both serve and lead. The strategy is called Eyes High, inspired by the university's Gaelic motto, which translates as 'I will lift up my eyes.'
Calgary, Canada’s fastest growing major city, offers a vibrant, multicultural and family-oriented environment with a population of more than 1,000,000. Situated near the Rocky Mountains, Banff National Park and Lake Louise, Calgary offers great quality of life and outstanding recreational activities.
Interested candidates should submit by email a single PDF file containing: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, summary of research interests and teaching dossier. They should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to
The Search Committee
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Faculty of Science
University of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta
Canada T2N 1N4.
Email: search@math.ucalgary.ca
Application material is due by March 8, 2015.
The University of Calgary respects, appreciates and encourages diversity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following questions: Are you legally entitled to work in Canada (Yes/No) and are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)
About the University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is a leading Canadian university located in the nation's most enterprising city. The university has a clear strategic direction to become one of Canada's top five research universities by 2016, where innovative teaching and groundbreaking research go hand in hand, and where we fully engage the communities we both serve and lead. The strategy is called Eyes High, inspired by our Gaelic motto, which translates to 'I will lift up my eyes'.
To succeed as one of Canada's top universities, where new ideas are created, tested and applied through first-class teaching and research, the University of Calgary needs more of the best minds in our classrooms and labs. We're increasing our scholarly capacity by investing in people who want to change the world, bringing the best and brightest to Calgary to form a global intellectual hub and achieve advances that matter to everyone.
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About Calgary, Alberta
Named a cultural capital of Canada and one of the best places to live in the world, Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from the strongest economy in the nation and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.