Professor of Statistics:
Statistical Genetics and Bioinformatics

The Department of Statistics at North Carolina State University invites applications for a senior position (Associate/Full Professor) for its statistical genetics and bioinformatics programs. The appointee will be a tenured member of the Department of Statistics, will be housed in the Bioinformatics Research Center, and will have teaching responsibilities for the bioinformatics and statistics programs. As a senior scientist, responsibilities also include methodological and collaborative research as well as mentoring students and junior faculty.

North Carolina State University is a leading center of activity in genomic sciences, with substantial strength in bioinformatics and statistical genetics (http://bioinformatics.ncsu.edu). Its bioinformatics graduate program was established in 1999 and has now produced 13 Ph.D. and 28 Master of Bioinformatics graduates. There are 53 students currently in the program, supported by NSF-VIGRE and NIH Training Grant funds as well as by University Fellowships and industry internships.

The Bioinformatics Research Center was established in 2000 to work collaboratively with genomic scientists on campus as well as in the nearby Research Triangle Park and beyond. The Department of Statistics at the university has housed an internationally acclaimed program in statistical genetics since its founding in 1941, and it is now also a key contributor to the bioinformatics activity on campus. The Department of Statistics belongs to both the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences.

The Department's location in the Research Triangle provides rich opportunities for interactions with industry; other universities, including Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and government agencies, including NIEHS. Faculty enjoy collaborations with medical and other researchers on all three university campuses, pharmaceutical researchers at Glaxo SmithKline, and software developers at SAS Institute, among many others. It is an exciting time to be in the Research Triangle area and an exciting time to join a department that is looking to expand significantly on its strengths.

All applicants must have a Ph.D. in statistics or a related field, a demonstrated interest in and commitment to research at the intersection of statistical and biological sciences, and an established record of funded research, collaboration and good teaching. Some preference may be given to applicants whose research complements that in the statistical genetics program and that falls into the general areas of proteomics, metabolomics or gene expression.

All applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three names of references either electronically to bioinformatics_search@stat.ncsu.edu or as a hard copy to:

Professor Zhao-Bang Zeng
Chair, Statistics Search Committee
Bioinformatics Research Center, Box 7566
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 27695-7566

Processing of applications will begin January 15, 2007, and continue until the position is filled. Women and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

For more information about the department, see: http://www.stat.ncsu.edu.

North Carolina State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In its commitment to diversity, the University seeks applications from women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities. NC State University welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodation in the application process should contact Merronda Cline, voice: (919) 515-1944; email: mtcline@stat.ncsu.edu; fax:(919)515-7591.