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 joint with Department of Probability and Statistics (DPS) or Department of Financial Mathematics (DFM), School of Mathematical Science; Department of Biostatistics, School of Publich Health. Interested candidate may enquire with Prof. Fang Yao (fyao@math.pku.edu.cn) for details of the position and the selection criteria.
The candidates are required to have Ph.D. in Statistics or related fields, and will be 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 program; to have a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. All candidates should submit their cover letter, CV, 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 for. Cross-appointments with other schools, such as Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Medicine etc are possible and upon negotiation.
Application Deadline: December 1, 2024. The positions remain open until they are filled.
Expected Starting Date: September 1, 2025.
Application Procedure: All candidates should submit their CV 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
