Statistics with Emphasis in Biological Science
The Department of Statistics and Division of Biological Sciences at the University of Missouri invite applications for a joint open rank position in statistics with emphasis on current research trends in biology such as evolutionary biology and genetics, developmental genetics, genomics, landscape genetics, neuro-behavior, neuro-systems, phylogenetics, population genetics, spatial ecology, and systems biology. The successful candidate will establish a research program that complements each department’s strengths and builds linkages across campus with groups in the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, such as Fisheries & Wildlife or Plant Science. MU features an interdisciplinary Complexity Modeling Initiative with more than 70 modeling faculty representing 18 departments across campus. A Ph.D. in Statistics is required and postdoctoral experience is preferred for applicants at the Assistant level.
We offer a highly competitive salary and start-up package, active doctoral programs with institutional support for students, and a highly interactive faculty. Columbia, Missouri is ranked among the top-ten best college towns in the U.S. We are deeply committed to ethnic, racial and gender diversity in our faculty and strongly encourage applications from women and members of groups underrepresented in mathematics and science.
Please apply online at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic with a cover letter, current vita, statement of research and teaching interests and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2014.
