Associate Professor in Statistics, University of Copenhagen

Dear all,

for information see
211-0286/20-2E Associate Professor of Statistics
or the text below. Apologies for crossposting.

With kind regards,
Jonas Peters

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Associate Professor of Statistics
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Faculty of Science
University of Copenhagen

The Department of Mathematical Sciences invites applications for a
position of Associate Professor in Statistics. The position is open from
1 April 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The professor is expected to do research in statistics or probability
theory. The successful candidate is expected to have an internationally
recognized record of outstanding achievement in research with
ground-breaking contributions to the applicant’s area of specialization.

Applicants must have strong teaching credentials. They are required to
have university level teaching experience, documented teaching
competencies and must be able to explain and reflect upon their own
teaching practice and portfolio. Formal pedagogical training or
supervision equivalent to the University of Copenhagen teacher training
programme for assistant professors is required.

Duties include the applicant’s own research, development of the field,
assessment tasks, grant applications, and research management such as
supervision and training of research fellows and other staff. The
successful applicant must also teach, supervise, prepare and participate
in examinations, and fulfill other tasks requested by the Department.
Teaching obligations may include activities with external partners in
our continued professional education programme for industry.

Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of
documented, original scientific production at an international level,
including contributions to developments in their field, as well as their
documented teaching qualifications. Managerial and out-reach
qualifications of applicants including ability to attract external
funding will also be considered.

Six overall criteria apply for associate professor appointments at the
University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal
impact, organisational contribution, external funding and leadership)
are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates.
Furthermore, each candidate must be assessed according to the specific
requirements stated in the job advertisement. Please read more at
Criteria for appointment of associate professors at the University of Copenhagen

The department is a leading mathematics institution with a vibrant
international research environment that spans several areas of pure and
applied mathematics. It has strong groups in, e.g., statistics,
mathematical biology, insurance mathematics and mathematical physics.
The department teaches a large portfolio of undergraduate and graduate
courses both for students in the mathematical sciences and for students
of other subjects at the Faculty of Science.

Further information on the Department is linked at
Organisation – University of Copenhagen.
Inquiries about the position can be made to the Head of Department
Michael Sørensen.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and
thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of
personal background.

Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic
Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the
Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional
Associations on Academics in the State.

Startinging salary is currently up to DKK 481.751 including annual
supplement (+ pension up to DKK 82.379)

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application including all attachments must be in English and
submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

Curriculum vitae including information about external funding
Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
Research plan – description of current and future research plans
Description and documentation of teaching experience and
qualifications according to university guidelines
Complete publication list
Separate reprints of 5 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is Sunday 6 December 2020, 23:59 GMT +1.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized
recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of
the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at
Recruitment process – University of Copenhagen.

Interviews/trial lectures will be held on 3 March 2021.