[cmath] Tenure-Track Position in Statistics; Manitoba

[John Brewster]

The Department of Statistics at the University of Manitoba invites  
applications for one tenure-track Assistant Professor position  
(#O7474).  The appointment will begin on July 1, 2010, or on a  
mutually agreed upon date.  Individuals with expertise in any area of  
statistics are encouraged to apply, although it would be an asset for  
a candidate to have research strengths in one or more areas identified  
in the Department’s strategic research plan.  These areas include  
bioinformatics, biostatistics, computational statistics, environmental  
statistics, sampling, spatial statistics, stochastic finance and other  
areas which complement the existing research strengths of the  
Department. Candidates with strong records of collaboration with  
researchers in other disciplines are also encouraged to apply.  To be  
successful, a candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in statistics or a  
related discipline (or a Ph.D. degree to be completed by the starting  
date) and have a strong record or outstanding promise in both research  
and teaching.  Duties will include research, undergraduate and  
graduate teaching, student supervision, and service-related activities.

Please send applications (by e-mail or hard copy) to:
Dr. John F. Brewster
Chair, Search Committee
Department of Statistics
The University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3T 2N2
Telephone: 204-474-8172,  Fax: 204-474-7621
E-mail: stats_dept at umanitoba.ca.

Please include: a) a covering letter, b) a curriculum vitae, c) a  
description of future research plans, d) a statement of teaching  
philosophy and e) evidence of teaching ability (if available).  Also  
arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly to the Chair  
of the Search Committee.  Review of applications will commence on  
February 9, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.   
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled  
in accordance with the protection and privacy provisions of "The  
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba)".   
Please note that curriculum vitas may be provided to participating  
members of the search process.

Founded in 1967, the Department of Statistics at the University of  
Manitoba has a long and rich history.  The Department currently has 14  
academic members, with research interests in various areas of  
statistics and probability.  The Department has active B.Sc., M.Sc.  
and Ph.D. programs, focusing on both theory and applications.  The  
successful applicant will find that this is an exciting time to join  
the Department. Most of the current faculty members have joined the  
Department within the past decade and more positions are expected in  
the coming years.  It is thus an ideal time for new faculty members to  
contribute to the reshaping of the Department's research and teaching  
programs.  Additional information about the Department can be found at www.umanitoba.ca/statistics 
.

Located in the thriving, multicultural city of Winnipeg, the  
University of Manitoba offers students and faculty a vibrant learning  
environment.  Researchers at the University of Manitoba are among the  
best in the world.  With over 30,000 students, faculty and staff, and  
offering 82 degree programs, the University of Manitoba plays a key  
role in the social, cultural, and economic well-being of its community  
and the world.  Winnipeg has a rich cultural environment, including  
symphony, opera, dance, theatre and ethnic festivals.  The region  
provides ample opportunities for outdoor recreation in all seasons.

The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified  
women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal  
peoples, and persons with disabilities.  All qualified candidates are  
encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be  
given priority.

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