Visiting Assistant Professor of Statistics at the University of California Santa Cruz

The faculty in Applied Mathematics and Statistics (AMS) at the University of California, Santa Cruz invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor faculty position in Statistics. We seek outstanding applicants with strong commitment to teaching, research, and service. In this search, we have a preference for candidates who specialize in any aspect of Bayesian theory, methods or applications. The campus is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service.

AMS is part of the Baskin School of Engineering. Having started with three faculty in 2001, AMS currently has twelve faculty (six in applied mathematics and six in statistics). We currently supervise about 50 graduate students, and we expect our graduate program to continue to grow. Other existing programs in the School of Engineering include Bioinformatics, Bioengineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Technology and Information Management. On campus, opportunities for collaboration exist with outstanding colleagues in the departments of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Chemistry, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Economics, Mathematics, Molecular, Cell and
Developmental Biology, Ocean Sciences, and Physics; off-campus, opportunities for collaboration exist with outstanding investigators at NASA Ames, Livermore and Los Alamos National Laboratories, the USGS and National Marine Fisheries Service (in Santa Cruz), and the National Center for Atmospheric Research (in Colorado), and possibilities exist for collaborations with a broad range of excellent researchers in Silicon Valley and beyond. Research and instruction are supported by excellent computing facilities and state-of-the-art laboratories.

RANK: Visiting Assistant Professor
SALARY: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Estimated range of $73,000 – $75,000 for a nine-month salary, although this title is eligible for additional summer compensation.

POSITION AVAILABLE: July 1, 2013

TERM OF APPOINTMENT: One year, contingent upon availability of funding.

Should the hiring unit propose reappointment for a second year, a review to assess performance will be conducted. In addition, reappointment is contingent upon availability of funding.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. or equivalent in Statistics or a closely related field, with demonstrated potential for excellence in research and a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Specializing in any aspect of Bayesian theory, methods or applications; statistical training and experience in data analysis.

TO APPLY: Applications are accepted via the UCSC Academic Recruit online system, and must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement and/or evaluations, 2-4 sample publications, and 3-5 confidential reference letters.* Applicants are invited to submit a statement addressing their contributions to diversity through research, teaching and/or service.

Documents/materials must be submitted as PDF files.  https://recruit.ucsc.edu/apply/JPF00024 Please reference position #JPF00024 in all correspondence.


*All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement at  http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm

CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2013. To ensure full consideration, applications should be complete and letters of recommendation received by this date. The position will remain open until filled, but not later than 6/30/2013.

Inquiries about the position can be directed to:

Bruno Sanso
Professor of Statistics and Chair
Applied Mathematics and Statistics  http://www.ams.ucsc.edu/~bruno
Jack Baskin School of Engineering e-mail:  bruno@ams.ucsc.edu
University of California phone : +1 (831) 459 1484
1156 High Street, Mail Stop: SOE2 fax : +1 (831) 459 4829
Santa Cruz CA 95064 USA