Full/associate professor in Statistics

Location: AMSTERDAM FTE: 0.8 -1.0

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Department of Mathematics is seeking a new colleague who is passionate about scientific research and education. We are looking for outstanding candidates with a proven expertise in statistics or mathematical data science. This may include (but is not restricted to) mathematical statistics, computational statistics, statistical learning, and statistical data science.

The successful candidate will play a leading role in our active and lively statistics group, where both fundamental en applied statistical research is carried out. The group has strong ties with mathematical statistics groups of the other universities in The Netherlands, as well as with the statisticians of the Amsterdam UMC.

The position is a full professor position, but there is the possibility for excellent, younger candidates to be appointed as associate professor and after a track of 5 years and a positive evaluation be promoted to full professor. The starting date is on or before September 1, 2022.

The department has a strong desire to hire more female colleagues. Therefore women are especially encouraged to apply.

YOUR DUTIES

The candidate will be expected to perform excellent research in the area of mathematical statistics and to play a leading role in the new developments in the field contribute to the general educational programmes of the department, at both the undergraduate and graduate level, and take leadership in ensuring that the many statistical educational activities are consistent, up-to-date, and conform to the highest academic standards show academic leadership nationally and internationally participate in everyday departmental activities and administrative tasks, including writing grant proposals

REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate has a PhD in mathematics or statistics and has academic publications in leading journals has an outstanding track record of achievements in the field of mathematical statistics and has a strong international network in the field has shown capabilities in stimulating junior researchers and supervising PhD students is an inspiring lecturer and has experience in supervising students has experience in developing curricula and teaching material, has a broad vision on new developments in the field, and is able to implement these developments into the teaching program has good communication skills

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

A challenging position in a socially involved organization. On a full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of €5,453 (scale 14) and a maximum €8,371 (H2), depending on your education and experience. The job profile is based on the university job ranking system and is vacant for at least 0.8 FTE.

Additionally, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and various schemes and regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as: a maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time employment 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus contribution to commuting expenses good paid parental leave scheme child daycare facilities available on campus

ABOUT VRIJE UNIVERSITEIT AMSTERDAM

The ambition of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is clear: to contribute to a better world through outstanding education and ground-breaking research. We strive to be a university where personal development and commitment to society play a leading role. A university where people from different disciplines and backgrounds collaborate to achieve innovations and to generate new knowledge. Our teaching and research encompass the entire spectrum of academic endeavor – from the humanities, the social sciences and the natural sciences through to the life sciences and the medical sciences.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is home to more than 26,000 students. We employ over 4,600 individuals. The VU campus is easily accessible and located in the heart of Amsterdam’s Zuidas district, a truly inspiring environment for teaching and research.

DIVERSITY

We are an inclusive university community. Diversity is one of our most important values. We believe that engaging in international activities and welcoming students and staff from a wide variety of backgrounds enhances the quality of our education and research. We are always looking for people who can enrich our world with their own unique perspectives and experiences.

THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE

The Faculty of Science inspires researchers and students to find sustainable solutions for complex societal issues. From forest fires to big data, from obesity to medicines and from molecules to the moon: our teaching and research programmes cover the full spectrum of the natural sciences. We share knowledge and experience with leading research institutes and industries, both here in the Netherlands and abroad.

Working at the Faculty of Science means working with students, PhD candidates and researchers, all with a clear focus on their field and a broad view of the world. We employ more than 1,250 staff members, and we are home to around 6,000 students. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Mathematics strives for excellence in research. The department balances pure mathematical research with mathematical research motivated by applications. Researchers in the department are on one hand active at a fundamental and theoretical level, and, on the other hand, work on applications with links to business, the sciences, and societal issues. The department has a strong international research staff with expertise in dynamical systems, geometry and algebra, as well as in stochastics (statistics, data analytics, probability). The department offers bachelor and master programs in mathematics and in business analytics. In addition, the department provides mathematics courses for other programs of the Faculty of Science, for programs of other faculties in the university, and for Amsterdam University College.

APPLICATION Are you interested in this position? Please apply via the application button by September 1, 2021 and upload: a cover letter in which you describe your abilities and motivation, a curriculum vitae, a publication list, a research statement and a brief teaching statement, as well as the contact details of three potential referees.

Applications received by e-mail will not be processed.

VACANCY QUESTIONS

If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, you may contact:

Name: Mathisca de Gunst Position: Professor in Statistics & Head of the Department of Mathematics E-mail: [email protected] or Name: Harry van Zanten Position: Professor in Statistics E-mail: [email protected]

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