Assistant Professor in Forensic Statistics

The International Society for Bayesian Analysis; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa State University seeks an Assistant Professor in Forensic Statistics to teach and develop research in a top-ranked department affiliated with an innovative center. The position offers opportunities for academic growth and collaboration in forensic applications of statistics, starting in August 2019.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in statistics or related field required.
• Experience in teaching statistics and data science courses preferred.
• Research experience in forensic sciences is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate level statistics courses.
• Develop high-impact research program in forensic statistics and seek external funding.
• Advise graduate students and participate in collaborative research.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Statistical Inference

Data Science

Forensic Sciences

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent degree in statistics or closely related discipline

Job description

Assistant Professor in Forensic Statistics

Oct 16, 2018

The Department of Statistics in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 16, 2019. This faculty position will also be affiliated with the Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE). Duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses; graduate student advising; professional and institutional service; developing and sustaining a high-impact research program that can successfully compete for external funding; and participating in collaborative research with researchers in other disciplines. The successful candidate will have basic and/or collaborative research experience or potential in statistics research related to the forensic sciences.
Required: A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in statistics or a closely related discipline.
Preferred: Experience that demonstrates the ability to teach statistics classes at all levels and more general data science classes at the undergraduate level. Experience and/or expertise directly related or relevant to applications in the forensic sciences. Experience and/or expertise in areas of statistical inference related to data science and/or computational statistics. Experience that demonstrates the potential to secure research funding, to carry out high-quality research in statistics, and to publish research results in top-tier journals. Experience that demonstrates the potential to participate in collaborative research efforts with researchers in other disciplines.
The doctoral program in Statistics is ranked as one of the top programs in the country and produces about 15 PhD graduates annually. The program currently has about 140 graduate students, 100 undergraduate majors, and 38 faculty. The Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) is an academic center reporting to the Vice President for Research, and is affiliated with the Department of Statistics. CSAFE specializes in statistical research to advance scientifically sound forensic analysis in the judicial system. Further information about the department and center can be found at
http://www.stat.iastate.edu and http://forensic.stat.iastate.edu

To apply for this position go to: http://www.iastatejobs.com/postings/36500

Guaranteed consideration date is November 15, 2018.

Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.