Two tenure track assistant professor positions in Statistics

Two tenure track assistant professor positions in Statistics

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville invites applications for two tenure-track assistant professor positions to begin in August 2016. The positions are open to all candidates with research interests in any area of statistical applications, theory, or methods. Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. or international equivalent in statistics, biostatistics, or a closely related field by August 2016. Preference will be given to candidates whose research area matches those represented in the department and who have the potential to contribute beyond the department as a member of a multidisciplinary research team. Examples of desired research areas include, but are not limited to, Bayesian statistics, spatial processes, state space models, networks and graphical models, functional data.

Within the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, the department of Mathematical Sciences is developing, jointly with other departments and colleges, an interdisciplinary graduate program in Statistics and Analytics. The MS program is now in its second year, while a Ph.D. program is currently being planned. Plans for the creation of an Institute for Advanced Data Analytics are also under way. The hires in the department of Mathematical Sciences are part of an institutional effort to expand the Statistics and Analytics group. Other hires in this general area are expected in the College of Engineering and in the College of Business.

All application materials should be submitted electronically to: http://jobs.uark.edu/postings/10102. The application package should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a publication list, and brief descriptions of research agenda and teaching philosophy. The names, titles, email addresses, and contact numbers of four professional references willing to provide letters of reference will be requested during the application process. Applicants should request that at least one referee address the applicant’s teaching experiences and capabilities. Completed applications received by November 21, 2015 will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

For more information, contact Giovanni Petris gpetris@uark.edu

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. The university is especially interested in applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of all program areas. The University of Arkansas also has a commitment to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples. For additional information, visit the Human Resources website: http://hr.uark.edu. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act and persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.