ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN STATISTICS
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO SCARBOROUGH
The Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough, invites applications for a tenure-stream position in Statistics at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin July 1, 2009.
We are interested in candidates with research expertise in Applied Statistics, including Biostatistics, Machine Learning, Statistical Applications in Finance and Risk Management, and Statistical Genetics.
Candidates should have, or be about to receive, a PhD in Statistics or a related field. They must demonstrate ability to pursue innovative research at the highest level as well as a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The University of Toronto is an international leader in Statistics research and education. The prestigious COPSS Award, the highest international research honour in statistics, has been awarded to resident Canadians only three times; and all of these were at the University of Toronto. The department enjoys strong ties to other units within the University, and the successful candidate for this position will be expected to participate actively in the Graduate Department of Statistics at the University of Toronto.
Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae (including a list of publications), a research statement, a teaching statement, and any other pertinent material (such as selected publications) to
Faculty Search Committee
Department of Statistics
Sidney Smith Building, 6th floor
100 St. George Street
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON M5S 3G3
Canada
In addition, candidates should arrange for at least three references to send recommendation letters directly to the above address. To ensure full consideration in the search, all application materials, including the recommendation letters, must be received by January 9, 2009.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Submitted on Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:42:25 -0400
