MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Tenure-track Faculty Position in Statistics and Probability

Candidates are invited to apply for one or more tenure-track positions in statistics and probability.  Areas of particular interest are statistical genetics, biostatistics, survival analysis, computational statistics, and applied probability.  Appointment is anticipated at the rank of assistant professor, although highly qualified candidates may be considered for appointment at the rank of associate professor.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences has 7 statistics faculty and offers BS, MS, and PhD programs in statistics.  Faculty are expected to develop and maintain strong research programs, direct graduate students in their thesis research, seek external funding, and be dedicated to excellence in teaching and education.  Teaching loads are very competitive.

The position starts 18 August 2008, and candidates must complete all requirements for the PhD in statistics, mathematics, or a related field by that date.  Review of applications will begin 1 January 2008 and continue until the position is filled.  Qualified individuals should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a description of proposed research program, a statement of teaching interests, and arrange to have at least three letters of recommendation sent to:

Search Committee, Statistics and Probability Position
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931-1295

or to mathdept@mtu.edu (electronic submissions in pdf format are encouraged).

Michigan Technological University is an equal opportunity educational institution/equal opportunity employer/affirmative action employer.