R sig jobs - Oct 2013 - Faculty Position in Biometry / Biological Statistics at Illinois

Assistant/Associate Professor of Biometry
Department of Crop Sciences
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
University of Illinois at Urbana ? Champaign

The Department of Crop Sciences is seeking candidates for an Assistant/Associate
Professor of Statistics.
The successful candidate will develop a vigorous, externally funded, and
nationally recognized research program with relevance to biometry,
biostatistics, biology, crop, soil or plant science, or a related area. The
University of Illinois has a long tradition in statistics, biometry and
quantitative biology and is home to world-class computational resources
including the National Center for Supercomputer Applications and Blue Waters,
currently the fastest supercomputer available in public sector research. For
more information, go to ncsa.illinois.edu<http://ncsa.illinois.edu>.
Teaching responsibilities will include an undergraduate/graduate level course in
applied linear models and introductory statistics (CPSC 440), which is taught
each fall and spring semester. The successful applicant will be expected to
develop an additional quantitative course (for example spatial statistics,
Bayesian analysis, survival analysis), taught once per year.
For appointment at the Associate rank, the candidate must exhibit a very strong
record of independent scholarship that includes credentials meeting the
standards required for promotion at the University of Illinois. Such credentials
include national and/or international recognition and impact in research and
teaching with clear evidence of obtaining competitive funding, initiating,
completing, and publishing the results of successful projects.
An earned PhD degree in statistics, crop sciences, biology, agronomy, plant
science, soil science, or a closely related field is required. Post-doctoral
experience is desired. Excellent oral and written communication skills are
essential, and teaching experience is an advantage.
This is a 9-month, 100% time, academic, tenure-track position with opportunity
for summer appointment. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. The position is
available as soon as a qualified candidate is chosen.
For additional information contact: Dr. Matthew Hudson, Search Committee Chair,
Department of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1101
West Peabody Drive, Urbana, IL 61801, email: mhudson at
illinois.edu<mailto:mhudson at illinois.edu>, or go to
cropsci.illinois.edu<http://cropsci.illinois.edu>.
Candidates must create a profile at
jobs.illinois.edu<http://jobs.illinois.edu> and upload a cover letter with
a detailed statement of research and teaching goals, a curriculum vitae, a copy
of official undergraduate and graduate transcripts and contact information for
three professional references. Only applications with all requested materials
will be considered. For full consideration, applications must be received by
December 6, 2013. For further information regarding application procedures,
contact Linda Kemplin, kemplin at illinois.edu<mailto:kemplin at
illinois.edu>.
Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes
individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and
value diversity and inclusivity.
(www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu<http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu>).

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