Two assistant professors in Mathematical statistics and Stochastic processes

18 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU)

Research Field

Physics

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

4 Feb 2024 - 22:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Not Applicable

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

We are seeking new colleagues who are passionate about scientific research and education. Our department is looking for mathematicians with a proven expertise in the broad area of Mathematical Statistics and Stochastic Processes. We are particularly interested in candidates that work at the intersection between theory and applications. This may include, but is not restricted to, mathematical statistics, biostatistics, statistics for life sciences, causal inference, mathematics of machine learning, data assimilation and applications in neuroscience, biology, health care, movement sciences and economics. We are an inclusive, interdisciplinary group, and diversity and internationalism is at the heart of our research principles, as well as our teaching practice.

The preferred starting date is 1 September 2024 or earlier.

In this position you develop your own research line. The appointment of Assistant Professor is initially for 18 months and leads into a permanent contract. After a positive evaluation at the end of the first year, based on transparent criteria, the initial contract will be converted to a permanent position. Furthermore, a 5-year career track from Assistant Professor 2 (scale 11; UD2) to Assistant Professor 1 (scale 12; UD1) is offered. For exceptional, experienced candidates an appointment as associate professor is a possibility.

Applications from all groups currently under-represented in academic posts are especially encouraged. We particularly welcome applications from women and people with an ethnic minority background.

Your duties

• you develop a (partially application driven) research line in Mathematical Statistics and Stochastic Processes
• you contribute to the teaching of the department, at both the undergraduate and graduate level
• you show academic leadership, nationally and internationally
• you participate in departmental activities and tasks, including writing grant proposals

Requirements
Specific Requirements

• you have a PhD in mathematics or statistics with a few years of postdoctoral experience
• you have a strong research record, as witnessed by excellent publications, original research projects, and an international network
• you are an effective lecturer
• you have good communication and execution skills
• you are fluent in English
• you have a basic teaching qualification (‘BKO’), as required by Dutch universities, or equivalent. If not, you are willing to obtain this qualification.

Additional Information
Benefits

A challenging position in a socially engaged organisation. Based on full-time employment, and depending on experience, the gross monthly salary ranges from €4332 to €6737 in accordance with Dutch academic salary scales 11 or 12. The job profile (Assistant professor or “Universitair docent”) is based on the Dutch university job ranking system and the position is available for 0.8-1.0 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
• flexible working hours

Additional comments

Are you interested in this position? Please apply via the system by 4 February 2024 and upload: a cover letter in which you describe your abilities and motivation, a research statement, a brief teaching statement, a curriculum vitae, a publication list, as well as the contact details of three potential referees.

Applications received by e-mail will not be considered.

Vacancy questions
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Name: Frank van der Meulen
Position: Professor of Mathematics
E-mail: [email protected]

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/336709/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

2

Company/Institute

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Country

Netherlands

City

Amsterdam

Postal Code

1081HV

Street

De Boelelaan 1111

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/336709/two-assistant-professors-in-mathemat…

Contact

City

Amsterdam

Website

http://www.vu.nl/

Street

De Boelelaan 1105

Postal Code

1081 HV

STATUS: EXPIRED