Please apply at:
https://workingat.vu.nl/ad/statistics/qjq4zw
(deadline 10 December 2019)

JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking new colleagues who are passionate about scientific research and education. Our department is looking for candidates with a proven expertise in statistics or mathematical data science. This may include (but is not restricted to) mathematical statistics, computational statistics, statistical learning, and statistical data science.

The appointed candidate is expected to carry out research in one of the current central areas of statistics or data science. We offer a position of Assistant Professor, which is initially a tenure track position for five years. After four years, based on transparent criteria, the tenure decision will be taken. The preferred starting date is on or before September 1, 2020.

The department has a strong desire to hire more female colleagues. Therefore, women are especially encouraged to apply, see below.

YOUR DUTIES
The candidate will be expected to
develop a research line in an area of statistics
interact with and complement existing research activities in- and outside the department
contribute to the teaching of the department, at both the undergraduate and graduate level
show academic leadership nationally and internationally
participate in departmental activities and tasks such as writing grant proposals

REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate must have a PhD in mathematics or statistics, for example in the fields mentioned above, with a few years of postdoctoral experience. The candidate should
have a strong research record, as witnessed by excellent publications, original research projects, and an international network
be an inspiring lecturer
have good communication and execution skills
be fluent in English
be willing to acquire a basic teaching qualification (‘BTQ’) as demanded by Dutch Universities, if this qualification (or equivalent) has not been obtained already

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?
A challenging position in a socially involved organization. Based on full-time employment, and depending on experience, the gross monthly salary for an Assistant Professor ranges from € 3.389,- to € 5.656,- in accordance with Dutch academic salary scales 10, 11, or 12. The job profile (Universitair docent) is based on the Dutch university job ranking system and the position is available for 1.0-0.8 FTE. For exceptional, experienced candidates an appointment as associate professor is a possibility.

Additionally, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and various schemes and regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as:
a maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time employment
8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
considerable employer’s contribution to the ABP pension scheme • contribution to commuting expenses
optional model for designing a personalized benefits package
There are also arrangements for maternity and parental leave in the Netherlands.

Ladies First
Diversity is one of the core values of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. The Department of Mathematics is committed to improving its gender balance. In view of the current composition of the department, in the first 4 weeks after the application deadline we will consider female candidates only. In case that does not lead to a hire, we will proceed to invite qualified male candidates for interviews.