Job notices must be submitted by March 30, 2010 for inclusion in the Spring 2010 Newsletter.  The fee for publishing a job notice of ≤12 lines is $50,  a ½ page is $100.  Longer ads are $125 per page. Jobs will be posted on the Web site periodically as received and published in the next edition.   Please send job notices electronically to Margaret Minkwitz (margaret.minkwitz@astrazeneca.com).  We will invoice you and require a check to be made out payable to The Caucus for Women in Statistics. Phone [(302) 886-2795] or e-mail inquiries are welcomed.  All positions advertised in this newsletter are EO/AA.

Columbia University, Department of Statistics

Faculty Position starting Fall 2010
The Department of Statistics at Columbia University invites applications for one or more Assistant Professor Positions, commencing July 1, 2010.  A PhD in statistics or a related field and commitment to high quality research and teaching in statistics and/or probability are required.  Outstanding candidates in all areas are strongly encouraged to apply.  Candidates will be expected to sustain an active research and publication agenda and to teach in the departmental undergraduate and graduate programs.

The department currently consists of 20 faculty members, 40 PhD students, and over 100 MS students. The department has been expanding rapidly and, like the University itself, is an extraordinarily vibrant academic community. For further information about the department and our activities, centers, research areas, and curricular programs, please go to our web page at:  http://www.stat.columbia.edu.  

All applications must be uploaded through our online site at http://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52165
Inquiries may be made to dk@stat.columbia.edu . 
       
Application must be submitted before December 6, 2009.
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

The University of Iowa

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Statistics
Applications are invites for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Statistics at The University of Iowa starting August 2010.  Applicants must show promise of excellence in scholarly research and teaching, as well as interest in research collaboration.  Research interests compatible with those of current faculty members are desirable.  These include modern computational statistics, statistical genetics, spatial statistics, Bayesian inference, time series, categorical data analysis, and bioimformatics.  Opportunities abound for interdisciplinary research in medicine and public health, economics, environmental sciences, engineering, law and justice, and other areas.

The Department and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are strongly committee to gender and ethnic diversity; the strategic plans of the University and College reflect this commitment.  Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.  The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Applicants must complete a Ph.D. prior to August 18, 2010, and must be free to assume the duties of this position on that date.

Candidates must submit applications online at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/.  Do not mail paper applications.  To assure consideration, all application materials must be received by December 1, 2009.  However, screening of applications will continue until the position is filled.  Attachments to the application must include the letter of interest, curriculum vitae, name and contact information of references, statement on research, statement of teaching, Ph.D. thesis abstract, publications, manuscripts in progress and graduate transcripts.  Refer to requisition number 57189.

Please arrange to have three letters of reference, including a letter from the academic advisor, sent to:
Statistics Search Committee
Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science
241 Schaeffer Hall
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242-1409
statistics-search@stat.uiowa.edu

The Department currently has 18 tenured and tenure-track faculty, including 9 Fellows of the American Statistical Association.  The Ph.D. degree is offered in statistics, and the B.S. and M.S. degrees in both actuarial science and statistics.  For additional information about the Department refer to the web site: http://www.stat.uiowa.edu.

Founded in 1847, The University of Iowa offers its 29,000 students over 100 areas of study.  Among the University’s distinctions are one of the largest university-owned teaching hospitals in the nation, and the internationally acclaimed Writers’ Workshop, which fosterd the talents of Ray Bradbury, Flannery O’Connor, and Kurt Vonnegut.

In 2008 Forbes ranked Iowa City #10 America’s Smartest City.  In 2007 Sperling’s ranked Iowa City #5 Best Places to Live in the nation, and Outdoor Magazine ranked Iowa City the #1 Best Midwestern Town.  In 2006 Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine ranked Iowa City the #10 Smartest Places to Live in the nation.  Iowa City is located within 300 miles of Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, and Minneapolis.  The regional airport is served by 5 airlines.  For more information on Iowa City, please visit: http://www.icgov.org/.

Purdue University

The Department of Statistics, Purdue University invites applications for a tenure-track position beginning August 2010 at the Assistant Professor level in the area of statistical bioinformatics.  This hire will join an exciting and established group in statistical bioinformatics.

The Department of Statistics offers a stimulating and nurturing academic environment. More than 35 tenured and tenure-track faculty members direct research programs in a broad range of areas complementary to statistical bioinformatics. Further information about the department is available at

http://www.stat.purdue.edu

All applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Statistics or a related field, be committed to excellence in teaching, and have demonstrated strong potential for excellence in research. Salary and benefits are highly competitive. For all positions in Statistics, please visit

http://www.stat.purdue.edu/hiring/

to apply.

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled. Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.

University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School (Philadelphia):

The Department of Statistics is seeking to fill one tenure track or tenured position at any level beginning July 2010.  Applicants should show outstanding capacity and achievement in research as well as excellent communication skills.

The department, located in the business school, is interested in applications in all scientific areas and provides services to the whole university.

To submit your application, please, visit:
   http://www-stat.wharton.upenn.edu/~buja/jobopening
         
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer; women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.  
                                       

University of Wisconsin-Madison

ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
(QUANTITATIVE METHODS)
The Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks applicants for a tenure track faculty position in the Quantitative Methods Area at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We are seeking candidates with an earned doctorate in Educational Psychology, Psychology, Statistics, or related fields with a specialization in quantitative methods. Preferred applicants should have a strong research program in quantitative methodology relevant to issues in education and the social and behavioral sciences. Responsibilities include teaching graduate level courses, conducting and publishing research, satisfying the service expectations of the department and university, as well as collaborating with faculty on research design and statistical analysis. The University of Wisconsin-Madison values faculty who can teach to a diverse student body. Candidates will be judged based on their potential for conducting original research as well as demonstrated accomplishments. The appointment begins on August 23rd, 2010.
Send a letter of application, curriculum vita, three letters of recommendation (sent directly), representative papers, and statements of teaching and research interests to:
Jee-Seon Kim, Ph.D.
Chair, Quantitative Methods Search Committee
Department of Educational Psychology
1025 West Johnson Street, Room 859
Madison WI 53706
Application materials may be sent by email to jeeseonkim@wisc.edu. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by December 1, 2009. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS AND ACTUARIAL SCIENCE

Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Waterloo invites applications for a limited-term position (two years) as a Lecturer in Actuarial Science.  Applicants with a PhD degree are preferred, although those with a Master's degree will also be considered seriously.  Candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching. Successful applicants may be eligible for reappointment to a second term, and those demonstrating outstanding performance in teaching and service may be considered for an ongoing appointment as a Continuing Lecturer. Professional actuarial qualifications and experience, although not strictly necessary, would be a distinct asset.  The closing date for applications is January 31, 2010.

Please submit a curriculum vitae, and arrange for at least three letters of reference to be sent to

Professor Paul Marriott, Chair
Statistics and Actuarial Science
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON  N2L 3G1, CANADA

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