General Description:
The Center for Statistical Science at Peking University is a cross-campus Center for statistical science. Members of the Center consist of statistical faculties from School of Mathematical Sciences, Guanghua School of Management, and School of Public Health at Peking University.
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.
Position Description:
There are open rank tenure-track or tenured positions jointly with the Department of Probability and Statistics (DPS), the Department of Financial Mathematics (DFM) at the School of Mathematical Sciences, and the Department of Biostatistics at the School of Public Health. Interested candidates may inquire with Prof. Fang Yao (fyao@math.pku.edu.cn) for details of the position and the selection criteria.
Candidates are required to hold a Ph.D. degree in Statistics or related fields and are expected to pursue innovative research in broadly defined areas of Statistics/Data Science (including Machine Learning, Actuarial Science, Mathematical Finance, Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence, etc.) at the highest level, to establish an internationally reputable research program, and to demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching.
All candidates should submit their cover letter, CV, and three reference letters by email to stat-center@pku.edu.cn. Candidates should specify clearly in the cover letter which position they would like to apply for. Cross-appointments with other schools (such as Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Medicine, etc.) are possible and subject to negotiation.
Application Deadline: The positions remain open until they are filled.
Application Procedure: All candidates should submit their cover letter, CV, and three reference letters by email to stat-center@pku.edu.cn. Candidate should specify clearly in the cover letter which position he/she would like to apply.
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.
Tel: 010-62760736
Contact Email:stat-center@pku.edu.cn
Web Site: http://www.stat-center.pku.edu.cn