The Center for Statistical Science at Peking University is a cross-campus research center of Statistics. Members of the Center consist of statistical faculties from several schools within PKU. The goals of the center are to integrate statistical faculties across different schools in producing high quality statistical research and engaging in cross-discipline collaborations within this leading university in China. Since its establishment in 2010, the Center has recruited 10 faculties. There are more than 20 additional faculties affiliated with the center on the main campus of PKU.
Position Description: Multiple Open Rank tenure-track or tenured positions in Statistics and related fields, with expected starting date in the summer of 2019.
There are multiple open rank tenure-track or tenured positions joint with Department of Probability and Statistics (DPS) and Department of Financial Mathematics (DFM), School of Mathematical Science. The candidates will be expected to pursue innovative research at the highest level; to establish an internationally reputable program; to have a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. The position with DPS can be in either Statistics or Probability while the preference is given to the area of Statistics.
There is an opening for a position in the area of modern computational driven statistics with a close connection to Business Analytics
jointly with Department of Business Statistics and Econometrics, Guanghua School of Management. Interested candidate may enquire with Song Xi Chen (csx@gsm.pku.edu.cn) or Hansheng Wang hansehng@gsm.pku.edu.cn for details of the position and the selection criteria.
Application Deadline: December 10, 2018. The positions remain open until they are filled.
Application Procedure: All candidates should submit their cover letter with the specific position in terms of the school to be applied, CV, three reference letters by email to statcenter@pku.edu.cn or via Academic Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/12385. Candidate should specify clearly in the cover letter which position he/she would like to apply). Inquiries may be made to Center's joint Directors: Song Xi Chen (csx@gsm.pku.edu.cn) or ZhiGeng (zgeng@math.pku.edu.cn).
Duties & Responsibilities: Research, teaching, graduate student supervision, collaborative research. Teaching is conducted in Chinese and/or English.
Qualifications: Ph. D. in Statistics or related fields, strong research background or potential, good communication skills and interest in teaching.
Salary Range: Regionally competitive salary depending on the level of appointment and experience.
Benefits: In additional to the standard benefits for faculties at PKU, a settling down allowance and a start-up grant will be provided.
Web Site: http://www.stat-center.pku.edu.cn
Contact Email: statcenter@pku.edu.cn