Assistant Professor in Biostatistics [tenure-track; MSc/PhD in Biostat, Stat, Bioinformatics, Agricultural Stat, Econometrics, related field; ability to develop research program in stat analysis of aquaculture and fisheries research, effective teaching; teach/guidance related to stat design and analysis, research] / Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries at The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff; Pine Bluff, AR / first round interview deadline March 31, open until filled
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Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Biostatistics
Aquaculture/ Fisheries Center University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Position: Assistant Professor (Aquaculture and Fisheries Biostatistics)
Location: Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Appointment: Twelve month tenure track (25% direct classroom teaching; 25% individual teaching/guidance related to statistical design and analysis; 50% research)
Qualifications:
* M.S. or Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Agricultural Statistics, Econometrics, or closely related field.
* A strong commitment to developing strong and effective courses in statistical analysis in support of academic programs in Aquaculture and Fisheries is required.
* Demonstrated ability to develop a productive research program in statistical analysis of aquaculture and fisheries research, to publish peer-reviewed publications, and to develop effective and innovative teaching techniques is required.
* Formal training in aquaculture and fisheries is not required, but, in the absence of this training, applicants must demonstrate a willingness to learn and adapt to the data analysis needs and challenges in aquaculture and fisheries.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Aquaculture/ Fisheries Center has statewide responsibility to provide research-based solutions to problems of stakeholder groups. The incumbent will provide support on statistical design and analysis across a wide range of aquaculture and fisheries disciplines to faculty, staff, and students on a one-to-one or as-needed basis. The incumbent will teach a series of graduate courses in the statistical
analysis of research data, with an emphasis on aquaculture and fisheries data. The incumbent will develop a productive research program related to statistical design and analysis of aquaculture and fisheries research and extension problems and will be expected to produce peer-reviewed publications.
Personal Characteristics:
The person selected for this position must have the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and faculty. Must be committed to a productive
research program and to contributing statistical advice on research and extension projects. Must be committed to effective teaching. The individual must be willing and capable of developing effective working relationships across various fisheries and aquaculture disciplines within the department.
To Apply:
A letter of application, resume, official transcripts, and three letters of reference should be sent to:
Dr. Carole R. Engle, Chairperson,
Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries,
Mail Slot 4912,
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff,
1200 N. University Drive,
Pine Bluff, AR 71601,
TEL: (870) 575-8523;
FAX: (870) 575-4637
E-mail: cengle@uaex. edu
Closing Date:
Applications received before March 31, 2009 will be considered for a first round of interviews. This search will remain open and we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.
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