PROFESSOR IN STATISTICS AT THE University of the Western Cape

The Statistics and Population Studies Department at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) is part of the Faculty of Natural Sciences. The Department specializes in the following two areas: Statistics and Population Studies / Demography. Joint programmes in Computation Finance are offered in conjuction with the Department of Mathematics and the School of Business and Finance. The Department offers programmes up to the level of PhD.

Minimum criteria for appointment include: a PhD in Statistics or Mathematical Statistics, a proven expertise in complex statistical techniques with extensive experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules (including large classes); proven experience in successfully supervising postgraduate students up to doctoral level; strong track record of research with high level of publications, fund raising, national/international collaboration; advanced knowledge and expertise in conducting data analysis in statistical packages as SAS; R; SPSS; Matlab.

The appointee will be expected to: assist with the mentoring of younger and less experienced staff members; actively contribute to departmental management duties; contribute to the continuous development and renewal of existing programmes.

Assumption of duties is on the 1 January 2016 or soonest thereafter. Candidates who have previously applied do not need to re-apply.

For further information (but not applications) about this position, please contact Prof. Nancy Stiegler on

+27 21 959-3038/9 or e-mail nstiegler@uwc.ac.za.

Closing date for applications: 30 September 2015

HOW TO APPLY:

To view comprehensive advertisement and the application procedure, please visit the Vacancy section on our website at www.uwc.ac.za or contact or send your application to Ms Bongiwe Mbeki via e-mail tobmbeki@uwc.ac.za or call +27 21 959 9763

In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, applications from designated groups will be given priority consideration. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to make an appointment at a lower level.