THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG: Affiliate Professor/Assistant Professor in Statistics within the Division of Statistics

Work kind: Full-time

Division: Division of Statistics and Actuarial Science (25900)

Classes: Professoriate Employees

Purposes are invited for appointment as Tenure-Observe Affiliate Professor/Assistant Professor in Statistics within the Division of Statistics and Actuarial Science (2 posts) (Ref.: 526698), to start as quickly as potential, on a three-year fixed-term foundation, with the potential of renewal and consideration for tenure earlier than the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract.  Direct tenure could also be supplied to profitable Affiliate Professor candidates.

Candidates ought to possess a Ph.D. diploma in Statistics, or associated disciplines.  They need to be capable of reveal excellence in teaching and research in Statistics. Choice shall be given to these whose research pursuits deal with statistical idea and methodology, reminiscent of high-dimensional statistics, semiparametric/nonparametric strategies, and Bayesian statistics. The teaching duties shall be assigned by the Head of Division with a diminished teaching load within the first yr of appointment.  Enquiries in regards to the submit needs to be despatched to the Head of Division of Statistics and Actuarial Science at kccg@hku.hk.

A extremely aggressive wage commensurate with {qualifications} and expertise shall be supplied, along with annual depart and medical advantages. At present charges, salaries tax doesn’t exceed 15% of gross revenue. The appointment will appeal to a contract-end gratuity and College contribution to a retirement advantages scheme, totalling as much as 15% of primary wage. Housing advantages shall be offered as relevant. A start-up package deal that’s commensurate with the wants and expertise of the appointee shall be offered.

The College solely accepts on-line utility for the above submit. Candidates ought to apply on-line and add (1) a canopy letter, (2) an up-to-date C.V. which ought to embody hyperlinks to any related google scholar profiles and ORCID, an in depth publication checklist with journal affect issue and citations indicated for every publication, (3) a research assertion, (4) a teaching assertion, and (5) contact info of no less than three referees.  You will need to notice that no less than one of many referees ought to be capable of remark, amongst different issues, on the applicant’s research means and his/her contribution to teaching or research in his/her division, whereas the remaining two ought to have data of his/her current educational or employment expertise. Every utility shall be reviewed on a person foundation. The evaluation course of will proceed till December 31, 2024, or till the posts are stuffed.