The following advert was sent to the list a couple of weeks ago. This message is by way of a reminder that the deadline for receipt of applications is a week today. UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS CHAIR OF STATISTICS We seek an individual with an outstanding research record for a proleptic appointment to the Chair of Statistics, currently held by Professor Murray Aitkin. There is a strong tradition of applied and methodological research in statistics at Newcastle and applications are encouraged from scholars specializing in any area of statistics. The successful candidate will provide academic leadership within the statistics group, which was rated 5A in RAE2001, and in the School. The appointee will also have appropriate teaching experience and will contribute to the School's undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Salary will be at an appropriate point on the Professorial salary scale. Informal enquiries may be made to the Head of School, Professor Nicholas Young ([log in to unmask], 0191 222 5369) or Professor John Matthews ([log in to unmask] 0191 222 7259). More information about the School can be found at www.ncl.ac.uk/math For further information, including how to apply, please visit our website http://www.ncl.ac.uk/beinspired or email [log in to unmask], or write to, Judith Jackson, Human Resources Section, University of Newcastle, 1 Park Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NEl 7RU. Closing date for applications: 22 March 2004 Quote Ref: G1 Prof John Matthews School of Mathematics & Statistics University of Newcastle Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU Tel: +44 (0)191 222 7259 Fax: +44 (0)191 222 8020