Two Assistant Professorships in Statistics

The Department of Mathematics of the Faculty of Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, invites applications for

an *Assistant Professor (UD) in Statistics* *for Neuroscience* and for
an *Assistant Professor (UD) in Statistics*.

*Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam*
The Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is one of the leading institutions for higher education in Europe and aims to be inspiring, innovative, and committed to societal welfare. It comprises ten faculties. The campus is located in the fastest-growing economic region in the Netherlands (the Zuidas area of Amsterdam), providing work for over 4,500 employees and academic education for more than 23,000 students.

*Faculty of Sciences*
Research at the Faculty of Sciences focuses on the areas of Life & Health, Networked World, Fundamentals of Science, and Energy & Sustainability. The faculty?s teaching activities are directly linked to this excellent research. Cooperation with other faculties on the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam campus generates attractive, high-quality Bachelor?s and Master?s programs. At international level, the faculty cooperates closely with leading scientific institutes and other partners.

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

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1. Assistant Professor (UD) in Statistics for Neuroscience (Vacancy number 17064) *We seek a new colleague who is passionate about mathematical research and education, and who has an intrinsic drive to get to know the area of neuroscience and to collaborate with neuroscientists. This position is created as part of a national effort to open new horizons in mathematical research in the Netherlands, co-funded by the national science foundation NWO. The department is looking for candidates with a proven expertise in mathematics with specialization statistics, probability or a related area, with experience in statistical data analysis, and preferably with experience in neuroscience applications.
The appointed researcher is expected to develop her/his own research line in the area of statistics for neuroscience.
The assistant professor position is a tenure track position with an initial appointment of 5 years and the possibility of tenure. In the fifth year of the appointment the tenure decision will be taken.The starting date is as soon as possible. The appointee will be able to appoint a PhD student, funded by the department, to work on a topic of her or his choice.**

*Tasks*
The candidate will be expected to

?develop a research line in the area of statistics with applications in neuroscience;

?interact with and complement existing research activities in- and outside the department;

?contribute to the general educational programs of the department, at both the undergraduate and graduate level; this includes the supervision of bachelor and master theses, and internships;

?show academic leadership nationally and internationally;

?participate in everyday departmental activities and tasks, including writing grant proposals.

*Requirements*
The successful candidate must have a PhD in mathematics with specialization in statistics, a PhD in statistics or a PhD in a related area, and at least three years of post-doctoral experience at the moment of appointment.
The candidate should

?have a proven track record of original research contributions in statistics, preferably, but not necessarily, with applications in neuroscience;

?have a genuine interest in neuroscience applications;

?have an international network of collaborators;

?be an inspiring lecturer;

?have good communication skills;

?be fluent in English;

?be willing to acquire a basic qualification in teaching (?BKO?) as demanded by Dutch Universities (if they do not have one already).

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*2. Assistant Professor (UD) in Statistics*(*Vacancy number **17065)* We seek a new colleague who is passionate about mathematical research, in particular statistics, and education. The department is looking for candidates with a proven expertise in statistics. The appointed researcher is expected to develop her/his own research line in statistics.
The assistant professor position is a tenure track position with an initial appointment of 5 years and the possibility of tenure. In the fifth year of the appointment the tenure decision will be taken.The starting date is as soon as possible. **

*Tasks*
The candidate will be expected to

?develop a research line in the area of statistics;

?interact with and complement existing research activities in- and outside the department;

?contribute to the general educational programs of the department, at both the undergraduate and graduate level; this includes the supervision of bachelor and master theses, and internships;

?show academic leadership nationally and internationally;

?participate in everyday departmental activities and tasks, including writing grant proposals.

*Requirements*
The successful candidate must have a PhD in mathematics with specialization in statistics, a PhD in statistics or a PhD in a related area, and a fewyears of post-doctoral experience.
The candidate should

?have a proven track record of original research contributions in statistics;

?have an international network of collaborators;

?be an inspiring lecturer;

?have good communication skills;

?be fluent in English;

?be willing to acquire a basic qualification in teaching (?BKO?) as demanded by Dutch Universities (if they do not have one already).

*Further particulars for both positions* You can find information about our excellent fringe benefits of employment at www.workingatvu.nl <http://www.workingatvu.nl>, like

?remuneration of8,3% end-of-year bonus and8% holiday allowance; ?possibilities to work part-time; ?a minimum of 29 holidays in case of full-time employment; ?generous contribution (65%) commuting allowance based on public transport; ?discounts on collective insurances (healthcare- and car insurance); ?a wide range of sports facilities which staff may use at a modest charge.

*Salary
*We offer a competitive salary package in accordance with university regulations for academic personnel, and depending on experience, range from a minimum of ?3193 gross per month (salary scale 10) up to a maximum of ?5330 gross per month (salary scale12) based on a fulltime
employment.**

*Information*
For additional information please contact: Prof.dr. Mathisca de Gunst
(e-mail: m.c.m.de.gunst@vu.nl <mailto:m.c.m.de.gunst@vu.nl>).

*Application
*Applicants are requested to write a letter in which they describe their abilities and motivation, accompanied by a curriculum vitae, a publication list, a research statement and a brief teaching statement, as well as the contact details of three referees who will send reference letters.

Applications should be sent before *April 17, 2017* to m.m.a.vander.aa@vu.nl <mailto:m.m.a.vander.aa@vu.nl>(Ms. M. van der Aa), /mentioning the position you are applying for in the subject line/.The applicant should arrange for the letters of recommendations (three per
applicant) to be sent to the same email address.


Women are especially encouraged to apply. The diversity policy of the university can be found at http://www.vu.nl/en/about-vu-amsterdam/mission-and-profile/diversity/.