We are looking for a leader in mathematical statistics. This is a very broad field that includes, for instance, theoretical statistics, statistical modelling, inferential statistics, design of experiments, and statistical computation. Statistics has a central role in science, and sophisticated statistical methodology is becoming ever more important in almost all fields of science and society at large.
The position will be embedded in the basic unit Probability and Statistics, which currently consists of one full professor in probability, one tenure-track assistant professor in statistics and several PhD students and postdocs.

The candidate is expected to develop an internationally leading research track record in Statistics, leading to an autonomous research programme within the institute. The research should lead to publications in high impact scientific journals and to contributions to major conferences in the field of expertise. Supervision of PhD students and postdocs is an important part of the research activities. Obtaining substantial external funding for PhD and postdoc projects is crucial. A strong involvement in the research theme Data Science and Systems Complexity (DSSC) is expected. Interaction with other domains that require statistical expertise and support (e.g., biology, medicine, data analytics companies, etc.) is expected.

The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the teaching within the bachelor and master programmes of (Applied) Mathematics in the Undergraduate and Graduate Schools of Science of the FSE. He/she will contribute both to teaching existing courses, and to the development of new courses in statistics. The candidate is expected to have an active interest and to provide a positive contribution to the management and organizational tasks of the institute. At the level of the FSE, the candidate will contribute to the organization of the faculty, for example by participating in working groups and committees, in the fields of teaching, research and management. The candidate will participate in relevant national and international organizations.

You have:
• a PhD degree in the field of Mathematics or related discipline
• a minimum of two years postdoctoral experience abroad, preferably in a different country than where you have obtained your PhD, divided over no more than 2 episodes (other experiences leading to a broad view of the international academic world may compensate for this requirement)
• excellent research qualities, as evidenced by a publication record in international peer-reviewed journals and renowned conferences, and a relevant international network
• teaching and organizational experience appropriate to career stage
• evidence of successful acquisition of external funding appropriate to career stage.

You are:
• a team player with good communications skills
• willing to fulfill the requirements for the University Teaching Qualification
• willing to learn the Dutch language.

Fixed-term contract: 84 months.

• For Tenure Tracker
The appointment will be initially for a maximum of 7 years at the level of tenure track Assistant Professor with a gross monthly salary depending on qualifications and work experience from € 3,545,- up to a maximum of € 5,513.- (salary scales 11 or 12 Dutch Universities) for a full-time position. The successful candidate will participate in the career track of the Faculty of Science and Engineering known as Career Paths in Science. After 5 years, there will be an assessment of performance based on established criteria. If the outcome of the assessment is positive, the Assistant Professor will be promoted to Associate Professor with tenure. There will be another assessment at the end of a further 4-7 -year period for the promotion to Full Professor.

• For Associate/Full Professor
The appointment of Associate Professor will be a tenured appointment. The gross monthly salary, depending on qualifications and work experience, will be from € 4,911.- up to a maximum of €6,567.- (salary scales 13 or 14, Dutch Universities) gross per month for a full-time position. The successful candidate will participate in the career track of the Faculty of Science and Engineering known as Career Paths in Science. There will be an assessment at the end of a 4-7 -years period for the promotion to Full Professor.

The appointment of Full Professor will be a tenured appointment. The gross monthly salary, depending on qualifications and work experience, will be from € 5,441.- up to a maximum of € 7,921.- (salary scale H2) for a full-time position.

Additional benefits for Tenure Trackers and Associate/Full Professors
In addition to the primary salary, the University offers 8% holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%. The University of Groningen provides career services for partners of new faculty members moving to Groningen. The University of Groningen has adopted an active policy to increase the number of female scientists across all disciplines of the university. Therefore, female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Applications
You may apply for this position until 01 January 23:59h / before 02 January 2019 Dutch local time by means of the application form (click on "Apply" below on the advertisement on the university website).

Interested candidates are invited to submit a complete application (as a single PDF) including:
• a letter of motivation
• a Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications
• a list of five self-selected ‘best papers’
• a statement about teaching goals and experience and a description of scientific interest and plans
• names of three references complete with title and contact information.

Faculty of Science and Engineering

The vacancy concerns an Assistant/Associate/Full professor in Statistics at the Bernoulli Institute for Mathematics, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (BI) of the Faculty of Science and Engineering. The BI comprises five mathematics programmes, six computer science programmes and four artificial intelligence programmes. The research of the Mathematics department of the institute centers around Dynamical Systems and Mathematical Physics, Algebra and Geometry, Statistics and Stochastics, Systems and Control, and Computational and Numerical Mathematics, keeping a balanced mix of fundamental and applied aspects. The position will be embedded in the basic unit Probability and Statistics. The institute participates in the FSE research theme Data Science and Systems Complexity (DSSC) and the new Center on Cognitive Systems and Materials (CogniGron).

The Bernoulli Institute is one of 10 research institutes of the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE). FSE offers education and research in a wide range of science disciplines: from traditional disciplines such as physics, mathematics and biology to interdisciplinary fields such as artificial intelligence, materials science and industrial engineering and management. The faculty’s staff and students come from all over the world and nearly all its degree programmes are English-taught.

FSE is the largest faculty within the University of Groningen. The University of Groningen has enjoyed an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative centre of higher education offering high-quality teaching and research. Balanced career paths in a wide variety of disciplines encourage the university’s 30.000 students and researchers to develop their own individual talents. Belonging to the best research universities in Europe and joining forces with prestigious partner universities and networks, the University of Groningen is truly an international place of knowledge.