<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; ">The Department of Statistics at the University of Manitoba invites applications for <b>two tenure-track positions</b>—one (#13846) at the rank of <b>Assistant Professor</b> and the other (#13847) at the rank of <b>Assistant or Associate Professor</b>, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The appointments will begin on <b>July 1, 2012</b>, 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 biostatistics, computational statistics, environmental statistics, generalized linear models, spatial statistics, statistical image analysis and other areas that 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, for an Assistant Professor position, 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. An individual who is hired at the Associate Professor level will be expected to play a leadership role in research.<br>
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Please send applications (by e-mail or hard copy) to:<br>
Chair, Search Committee<br>
Department of Statistics<br>
The University of Manitoba<br>
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3T 2N2<br>
Telephone: 204-474-8172, Fax: 204-474-7621<br>
E-mail: <a href="mailto:stats_dept@umanitoba.ca">stats_dept@umanitoba.ca</a>.<br>
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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 complete applications will commence on <b>December 9, 2011</b> and continue until the positions are filled.<br>
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Founded in 1967, the Department of Statistics at the University of Manitoba has a long and rich history. The Department currently has 15 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 applicants will find that this is an exciting time to join the Department. Most faculty members have joined the Department within the past decade and it is 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 <a href="http://www.umanitoba.ca/statistics"><span style="text-decoration: underline">www.umanitoba.ca/statistics</span></a>.<br>
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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.<br>
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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. 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 vitaes may be provided to participating members of the search process.</div><div apple-content-edited="true"><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; "><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; "><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; "><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div><br></div></div></span><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"></div></span><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"></div></span><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"></div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"> </div><br></body></html>