Established Professor in Statistical Science, Full Time, Permanent Position National University of Ireland Galway, School of Mathematics, Statistics and Applied Mathematics

Established Professor in Statistical Science, Full Time, Permanent Position Applications are invited for an appointment as Established Professor of Statistical Science in the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Applied Mathematics at NUI Galway. This is a senior academic position of key strategic importance, and the successful candidate will provide dynamic leadership in education, research and engagement in Statistical Science. The National University of Ireland Galway is a research-led University, with global reach and an emphasis on inter-disciplinary research programmes in key priority areas, and collaborations with industry partners in areas of strategic importance, both regionally and nationally (http://www.nuigalway.ie/our-research/listings/). We are now seeking to appoint a Professor of Statistical Science who can provide research leadership in the thematic area of Informatics, Data Analytics, Physical and Computational Sciences, and the capacity to contribute to thematic areas of Biomedical Science and Engineering and Applied Social Sciences and Public Policy. The appointed Professor will be expected to provide forward looking leadership in theoretical and applied aspects of Statistical Science that align with, and build upon, existing areas of expertise in NUI Galway,. This appointment will further enhance the national and global profile of Statistics at NUI Galway. The successful candidate will have an outstanding international track record in research, teaching, and supervision, and substantial experience in academic management including staff development and mentorship. S/he will have demonstrated capacity for collaboration and inter-disciplinary engagement, both within the University environment and with key external stakeholders, including private and public enterprises, prospective graduate employers and international institutions. The post holder will be expected to exploit the significant opportunities and synergies that currently exist for development of research and education in Statistical Science at NUI Galway, particularly given the location in NUI Galway of the Science Foundation Ireland research centres: Insight Centre for Data Analytics (https://nuig.insight-centre.org/); and CÚRAM the Centre for Research in Medical Devices (http://www.nuigalway.ie/curam/), as well as the Health Research Board Clinical Research Facility (http://www.nuigalway.ie/hrb_crfg/). The Established Professor of Statistical Science position is located in the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Applied Mathematics, which is one of four schools in the College of Science at NUI Galway. The statistics discipline in the School has a consistent record of success in attracting grant funding, in PhD supervision, and in delivery of high-quality methodological and applied research in statistical modelling, biostatistics, environmetrics and data science. The undergraduate teaching activity of the discipline includes the provision of the statistical components of all degree programmes in the mathematical sciences, as well as modules in Statistics for students of Science, Engineering and Commerce. A newly created Data Science pathway will be offered to first year students in the Science programme from 2018. The appointed Professor will work to support existing teaching and research programmes in the School and to harness the potential for growth in Statistical Science research activity, taught programmes and student numbers. S/he will work to build links more generally across the University, including within the School and with cognate areas in Science, Computer Science, Medicine and Health Sciences, Business and Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities. S/he will engage with relevant parties on the future development of statistical consulting services across the university, and will support the development of NUI Galway's three strategic pillars: MedTEch, ICT and Emerging Creative Industries. The post holder will be willing and able to serve fixed terms in senior leadership roles such as Head of School. For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Rachel Quinlan, Head of the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Applied Mathematics, email rachel.quinlan@nuigalway.ie, phone +353 (0)91 493796. Additional information on the School and Discipline is available at: http://www.nuigalway.ie/science/school-of-maths/ Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at: http://www.nuigalway.ie/vision2020/ Appointments at Established level € 114,740 to € 144,186 (This appointment will be made on the Established Professor scale in line with current Government pay policy) (For pre 1995 public sector entrants in Ireland, the D class Salary rates will apply) Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on Friday, 23rd of November, 2018. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date. Garda vetting will apply. Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation. Further details are available at www.djei.ie For more information and Application Form please see website: http://www.nuigalway.ie/about-us/jobs/ Applications should be submitted online. Please note that appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon University approval, together with the terms of the Employment Control Framework for the higher education sector. National University of Ireland Galway is an equal opportunities employer. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy Apply

Established Professor in Statistical Science, Full Time, Permanent Position

Applications are invited for an appointment as Established Professor of Statistical Science in the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Applied Mathematics at NUI Galway. This is a senior academic position of key strategic importance, and the successful candidate will provide dynamic leadership in education, research and engagement in Statistical Science. The National University of Ireland Galway is a research-led University, with global reach and an emphasis on inter-disciplinary research programmes in key priority areas, and collaborations with industry partners in areas of strategic importance, both regionally and nationally (http://www.nuigalway.ie/our-research/listings/). We are now seeking to appoint a Professor of Statistical Science who can provide research leadership in the thematic area of Informatics, Data Analytics, Physical and Computational Sciences, and the capacity to contribute to thematic areas of Biomedical Science and Engineering and Applied Social Sciences and Public Policy.

The appointed Professor will be expected to provide forward looking leadership in theoretical and applied aspects of Statistical Science that align with, and build upon, existing areas of expertise in NUI Galway,. This appointment will further enhance the national and global profile of Statistics at NUI Galway. The successful candidate will have an outstanding international track record in research, teaching, and supervision, and substantial experience in academic management including staff development and mentorship. S/he will have demonstrated capacity for collaboration and inter-disciplinary engagement, both within the University environment and with key external stakeholders, including private and public enterprises, prospective graduate employers and international institutions. The post holder will be expected to exploit the significant opportunities and synergies that currently exist for development of research and education in Statistical Science at NUI Galway, particularly given the location in NUI Galway of the Science Foundation Ireland research centres: Insight Centre for Data Analytics (https://nuig.insight-centre.org/); and CÚRAM the Centre for Research in Medical Devices (http://www.nuigalway.ie/curam/), as well as the Health Research Board Clinical Research Facility (http://www.nuigalway.ie/hrb_crfg/).

The Established Professor of Statistical Science position is located in the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Applied Mathematics, which is one of four schools in the College of Science at NUI Galway. The statistics discipline in the School has a consistent record of success in attracting grant funding, in PhD supervision, and in delivery of high-quality methodological and applied research in statistical modelling, biostatistics, environmetrics and data science. The undergraduate teaching activity of the discipline includes the provision of the statistical components of all degree programmes in the mathematical sciences, as well as modules in Statistics for students of Science, Engineering and Commerce. A newly created Data Science pathway will be offered to first year students in the Science programme from 2018.

The appointed Professor will work to support existing teaching and research programmes in the School and to harness the potential for growth in Statistical Science research activity, taught programmes and student numbers. S/he will work to build links more generally across the University, including within the School and with cognate areas in Science, Computer Science, Medicine and Health Sciences, Business and Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities. S/he will engage with relevant parties on the future development of statistical consulting services across the university, and will support the development of NUI Galway's three strategic pillars: MedTEch, ICT and Emerging Creative Industries. The post holder will be willing and able to serve fixed terms in senior leadership roles such as Head of School.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Rachel Quinlan, Head of the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Applied Mathematics,
email rachel.quinlan@nuigalway.ie, phone +353 (0)91 493796.

Additional information on the School and Discipline is available at: http://www.nuigalway.ie/science/school-of-maths/

Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at: http://www.nuigalway.ie/vision2020/

Appointments at Established level
€ 114,740 to € 144,186

(This appointment will be made on the Established Professor scale in line with current Government pay policy)

(For pre 1995 public sector entrants in Ireland, the D class Salary rates will apply)

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on Friday, 23rd of November, 2018. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.

Garda vetting will apply.

Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation.
Further details are available at www.djei.ie

For more information and Application Form please see website: http://www.nuigalway.ie/about-us/jobs/ Applications should be submitted online.

Please note that appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon University approval, together with the terms of the Employment Control Framework for the higher education sector.

National University of Ireland Galway is an equal opportunities employer.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy

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