Tenure-Track Position for Computational Statistics
In accordance with the collective agreement for employees, the Institute of Applied Statistics at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics & Business announces an opening for a Tenure Track position “Computational Statistics” at the Johannes Kepler University Linz. The candidate must hold a Doctorate/PhD degree.
In accordance with the collective agreement for employees and the Austrian Universities Act, the Institute of Applied Statistics at the Faculty of Social- and Economic Sciences announces an opening for a full-time (40 h/week), six-year Tenure Track position at the Johannes Kepler University Linz. The candidate must hold a Doctorate/PhD degree.
The position is aimed at highly qualified junior researchers who specialize and hold a Doctorate/PhD in the field of Statistics or similar. The position includes an optional qualification agreement that – upon the successful completion of the requirements as outlined in the agreement - may result in a permanent position as Associate Professor (§ 99 Sec. 5 and 6 of the Universities Act).
The successful candidate should have an outstanding academic track record after completing his/her Doctorate/PhD (completed no longer than 8 years ago), demonstrating excellence in academic publishing, and possessing expertise teaching university-level courses. Please see the job description at: www.jku.at/tenuretrack, opens an external URL in a new window, opens an external URL in a new window for detailed information regarding the strategic research direction and focus, the type of research expected, the teaching requirements, the required professional experience, the most significant qualification objectives to be met as part of the position, essential information about the existing research infrastructure, as well as other requirements specific to the position.
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Contact
Univ.-Prof.
Dr. Werner G. Müller
werner.mueller(at)jku.at
Employment Terms
Initially limited to a 6-year period
(§ 99 Austrian Universities Act)
Application Deadline
November 15, 2023
The minimum annual salary in accordance with the collective agreement is EUR 60,926.60 gross. After the possible conclusion of the qualification agreement, the minimum annual gross salary will be EUR 71,738.80. A higher salary is a matter of negotiation.
If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Werner G. Müller, E-mail: werner.mueller(at)jku.at.
When assessing the candidates’ accomplishments, performance, and future potential, the JKU will take the candidates’ individual background and personal history into account by acknowledging that academic and professional success and accomplishments can happen at different stages in life (and can include periods of reduced employment, or career interruption on account of having to provide care, childcare, etc.). In this regard, qualifications are assessed and evaluated in terms of equal opportunity, taking life-course factors, such as academic age, into account.
The Johannes Kepler University wishes to increase the proportion of academic female faculty and, for this reason, especially welcomes and encourages applications by qualified women. If applicants are equally qualified, a woman will be given preference for this position. The university welcomes applications from qualified applicants with disabilities. These applications will be given special consideration.
In compliance with a three-week application period, prospective candidates interested in this multifaceted position are invited to submit their application to the Rector of the Johannes Kepler University by November 15, 2023 at the latest. We look forward to electronically receiving your application submitted in English via https://forms.jku.at/pm/tenuretrack?lang=en, opens an external URL in a new window, opens an external URL in a new window.
Please attach the following documents with your application: a cover letter including an account of your intent and qualifications for the position, a current CV, a list of publications, three full-text publications you consider to be most important, a list of all previously held university-level courses and lectures (including evaluation results, if available), a list of former research projects and collaboration efforts, a list of previous professional experience related to your research and teaching activities, a summary of planned projects and objectives in research and teaching.
Biometriker*in for a Full-time, permanent position
At the Center for Clinical Research (ZKF) at the Medical Faculty of the Johannes Kepler University is the coordination and advisory center for the implementation of clinical third-party projects as well as the Competence Center for Clinical Studies (KKS Linz), an important service facility to support scientifically active doctors and researchers *integrated inside.
Organizational unit:
Zentrum für Klinische Forschung
Entry date:
01.11.2023
Job Reference Number:
63200-2023-000459
Job Duties:
- Statistical advice for medical professionals when planning clinical studies or projects in clinical research
- Support in creating study designs and determining sample numbers
- Support with evaluation planning and conduct of statistcal analysis
- Coordination of interdisciplinary projects within the CCS Linz
- Support of the statistical team homepage of the CCS Linz
- Main responsible person for statistical queries of the JKU ethics committee office by request
- Taking on teaching duties in medical studies or postgraduate training
- Scientific advice from the Linz Animal Ethics Council
- Conduct of quality assurance measures
- Development and documentation of key figures for the intellectual capital statement and internal trend analysis
Your Qualifications:
- The successful candidate must hold a completed (university) degree in statistics or comparable training
- Doctorate and experience in medical statistics are an advantage
- Experience in statistical support of clinical studies and cooperation with issues in clinical research
- Experience with regulatory requirements for statistics in clinical research (e.g. ICH E9)
- Very good computer and IT knowledge and experience with the relevant programs and software
- German and English skills, spoken and written (German level C1, English level B2)
- Solution and goal-oriented work as well as the ability to work in a team
- High level of commitment, flexibility and resilience
What We Offer:
- With at least 3 years of creditable previous service, the minimum gross monthly salary is €3,563.30 (14 x per year, KV classification IVa, standard level 1).
- Stable employer
- Attractive campus environment with good public transportation connections
- Educational and continual educational opportunities
- Exercise and sports classes (USI)
- …and much more
Application Deadline:
11/08/2023
The Johannes Kepler University wishes to increase the proportion of academic female faculty and, for this reason, especially welcomes applications by qualified women. If applicants are equally qualified, a woman will be given preference for this position. The university welcomes applications from qualified applicants with disabilities. These applications will be given special consideration.
Online-Portal
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Contact:
If you have questions, please contact: Martin Ziermayr, MEd, MSc, MBA: P +43 732 2468 3303, E-Mail: martin.ziermayr(at)jku.at
Exertion place address
Krankenhausstraße 5, 4020 Linz
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