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<h3 style="line-height: normal; font-size: 18.3999996185303px;">Department
of Mathematics and Statistics<br>
York University</h3>
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background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Applications are invited
from emerging world-class leaders in the areas of biostatistics,
machine learning and big data analysis to be nominated for a Tier
2 Canada Research Chair at York University. Preference will be
given to candidates with expertise in analyzing large volumes of
data generated by biological and/or medical studies in areas that
may include biological or computational vision research.</p>
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background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Canada Research Chairs are
research-intensive faculty positions providing the chair holder
with an exceptional opportunity to grow their research program
through the provision of protected time and enhanced access to
research supports.</p>
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background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The successful candidate
should have a Ph.D. in statistics or a related field and a minimum
of three years of postdoctoral experience at the time of taking up
the appointment, with a prior faculty appointment preferred, or
equivalent qualifications. The incumbent will also have an
outstanding early career record including training and research
awards and publications in high-quality refereed journals, and
clear evidence of cross-disciplinary collaboration. The incumbent
is also expected to demonstrate excellence or promise of
excellence in graduate supervision and teaching and be eligible
for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.</p>
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background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The Department of
Mathematics and Statistics has a strong research group developing
methodology and applications in statistical machine learning and
big data analysis. The incumbent must be willing and able to take
a leadership role in the activities and development of a vibrant
Big Data Statistics research group within the Department. The
incumbent is expected to form strong collaborations with fellow
researchers in cognate fields across the University, throughout
Canada and internationally. In addition, he/she is expected to
recruit graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, attract
significant external funding, and develop new courses in the area
of statistics, machine learning and the analysis of big data.</p>
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background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The Department also has
strong research groups with interests in medical research
(including the Centre for Disease Modelling and the Centre for
Vision Research), climate change as well as biological and
financial applications. Related research hubs across the Faculty
of Science and York University – including the York Institute for
Health Research, and the High-Energy Physics Group – also provide
excellent collaborative opportunities. Further information about
the Department of Mathematics and Statistics in the Faculty of
Science can be found at<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a
href="http://science.yorku.ca/">http://science.yorku.ca</a>.</p>
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background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The successful candidate
will be appointed to a tenure-track position at the Assistant or
Associate Professor level. The award of the Chair is subject to
approval by the CRC program review process. Tier 2 Chairs have a
five-year term, once renewable, and are intended for exceptional
emerging researchers (i.e., typically with less than 10 years
experience as an active researcher in their field, with
consideration for career breaks) who have the acknowledged
potential to lead their field of research. Information about the
CRC program can be found at<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a
href="http://www.chairs.gc.ca/">http://www.chairs.gc.ca</a>.</p>
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background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The start date for the
position is July 1, 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Applications should be submitted via the AMS MathJobs site<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a
href="http://www.mathjobs.org/jobs">http://www.mathjobs.org/jobs</a><span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>and include a letter of
interest (incorporating a brief five-year research plan and
evidence of teaching effectiveness), curriculum vitae, and names
and contact information of three referees. Applications must be
received by<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>December
1, 2015</b>.</p>
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background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">All York University
positions are subject to budgetary approval. York University is an
Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity,
including gender and sexual diversity, within its community. The
AA program, which applies to Aboriginal people, visible
minorities, people with disabilities, and women, can be found at<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a
href="http://yorku.ca/acadjobs">http://yorku.ca/acadjobs</a><span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>or by calling the AA
office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to
apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be
given priority. Applicants wishing to self identify can do so by
downloading and completing the form found at:<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a
href="http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/files/2014/12/AA-Self-ID-Form-October-2013.pdf">http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/files/2014/12/AA-Self-ID-Form-October-2013.pdf</a>.
Once this form has been signed it can be uploaded to MathJobs.<br>
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Employment
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