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I have been asked to recirculate this ------------------------------------------------------------------- School of Mathematics, University of Leeds, UK Lecturer in Statistics ---------------------- The Department of Statistics is one of the three component departments of the School of Mathematics (together with Pure Mathematics and Applied Mathematics); all three departments were rated at grade 5 in RAE 2001. You will play a full role in the School, contributing to the research activity, undergraduate and graduate teaching and administrative duties as directed. We propose to make an appointment in the broad area of Statistics or Probability. Preference may be given to the areas of Statistical Bioinformatics or Shape Analysis. Along with a PhD (or equivalent) in Mathematics or a closely related field, you will have a promising track record of research and a strong commitment to teaching. The post is available immediately. University Grade 8 (£34,793 - £41,545 p.a.) Further details of the School's activities can be found at http://www.maths.leeds.ac.uk Informal enquiries to Professor John Kent, Head of Department, tel +44 (0)113 343 5103, email [log in to unmask] To download an application form and job details please visit www.leeds.ac.uk and click on jobs. Alternatively these may be obtained from Recruitment, email [log in to unmask] or tel +44 (0)113 343 5771. Job ref 318038 Closing date 12 September 2008 Interviews are expected to be held during week commencing 6 October 2008 (With presentations to be given on either the preceding day or on the morning of the interview day) Further Particulars ------------------- Responsible to: Head of School and its Management Group. Reports to: Head of Statistics. Purpose of Post The School seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Statistics with research interests in Statistics or Probability, thus strengthening the research groups in these extremely important areas. Job Description * You will carry out research, teaching and administration within the School, under the direction of the Head of Statistics acting on behalf of the Head of School and its Management Group. * You will be expected to carry out research of the highest quality and to generate research income from external funding sources as well as presenting research outcomes and achieve publications in peer reviewed journals and conference proceedings. * You will also be expected, where appropriate, to take part in the supervision of postgraduate students. * You will be expected to play a full role in the teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses offered by the School. This includes teaching by means of lectures, examples classes, tutorials and project supervision, and assessment by means of examinations and course work. You are also expected to take an active role in curriculum design and development. * The School of Mathematics and the three departments within are supported by a number of administrative and clerical staff. However, those administrative duties that require academic judgment are carried out by academic staff, and lecturers are therefore required to undertake some such tasks. * Any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post. Learning and Teaching Award The Senate of the University has agreed that all newly appointed staff with a contract of 0.5 fte and above who have a teaching role and are deemed new to teaching in HE should be required to complete successfully all of the requirements of the University of Leeds Teaching Award: Professional Standard 2 (ULTA-2) or an appropriate alternative. Whether or not this applies to you, will be decided as part of the appointment procedure at interview. Further details of the ULTA-2 are available at www.leeds.ac.uk/sddu/lt/ulta/ulta2.html Guidance on the criteria used to decide 'new to teaching' is available at www.leeds.ac.uk/sddu/lt/ulta/ulta_criteria.html Person specification You will have - * Ph.D. (or equivalent) in mathematics or a closely related field. Promising track record of research in the broad area of Statistics or Probability. * Potential for establishing an outstanding international reputation. * Ability and commitment to teach well at all levels in the School of Mathematics. * Ability to maintain excellence in your research. Preference may be given to candidates whose work is compatible with the interests of the research groups in Statistical Bioinformatics or Shape Analysis. Replies will be treated in complete confidence. If you are selected for interview you can expect to hear from the University not later than 4 weeks after the closing date. If you are not selected for interview the University will not contact you again. Please note that if you are appointed to this post you must be able to supply proof of the right to work in the UK. If you do not have the right to work in the UK the University will apply to the Border and Immigration Agency (formerly known as the Home Office) to obtain a Work Permit for you. We are obliged by European law to appoint people who are citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) where possible. A Work Permit will therefore only usually be granted by the Border and Immigration Agency where there is a skills shortage for a particular post. A Criminal Records Disclosure is not required for this position however applicants who have unspent convictions must indicate this in section 9 of the application form and must declare the nature of the conviction to the Recruitment and Administrative Co-ordinator. Disabled Applicants The post is located in the School of Mathematics. Disabled applicants wishing to review access to the building are invited to contact the department direct. Additional information may be sought from Disability Services, e-mail [log in to unmask] or tel + 44 (0)113 343 3927. Disabled applicants are not obliged to inform employers of their disability but will still be covered by the Disability Discrimination Act once their disability becomes known. Data Protection The information you provide in your application will be used to consider your suitability for the post for which you have applied. If your application is not successful the information will be disposed of confidentially after 9 months. If your application is successful and you are appointed, your information and future data will be processed in accordance with the University's Data Protection Code of Practice. A copy of this code can be obtained from either the University's Human Resources Department or by visiting: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/hr/policy/index.htm Health and Safety Responsibilities You are required to adhere to and comply with the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act, related Regulations, and act in accordance with the University's Policy on Health and Safety which can be accessed via: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/safety In addition you are also required to co-operate with regard to the implementation of the Health and Safety arrangements and should not interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interest of Health, Safety and Welfare at Work. For more information on the University and terms and conditions of appointments please visit http://www.leeds.ac.uk To find out what it's like to work at the University of Leeds, view our DVD online at: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/hr/jobs/dvd.htm Information for International staff moving to the UK can be found at: http://www.internationalstaff.org/ Equality and Diversity Statement The University of Leeds is proud to be a multi-cultural community. We value diversity, and are determined to ensure: that we treat all individuals fairly, with dignity and respect; that the opportunities we provide are open to all; that we provide a safe, supportive and welcoming environment - for staff, for students and for visitors. We recognise that we still have work to do to secure a truly inclusive community, and we are committed to a wide-ranging plan of action to tackle discrimination and to promote diversity. The Equality and Diversity Statement forms part of the University's Equality and Diversity Policy, which applies to staff and students alike and is available on the University's website at: http://www.equality.leeds.ac.uk/ed/policy/ The University has published the following policy and code of practice which are linked to the Equality and Diversity policy. They are also available on the University's website: The Race Equality Policy, The Code of Practice on Harassment and Bullying Further policies are being developed, and will be made available on the University's website in due course. Further information and advice are available from The Equality Service, Telephone: +44 (0)113 343 3927 or by email to [log in to unmask] Removal Expenses The University will contribute to removal expenses incurred by new members of Academic and Academic-Related (Professional and Managerial) staff who: accept a position for two years duration or more, which is University funded, accept a position that has been advertised nationally (this includes the University website and jobs.ac.uk), at the time of appointment (i.e. date of letter of appointment) live outside a radius of 25 miles from Leeds (LS2) and who move to within such a distance to take up the post. Claims may not cover conveyancing or estate agent's fees or other costs involved in the relocation. Members of staff seeking such assistance should contact the Recruitment Service for the details of approved contractors and a copy of the University Removals Policy. Key Principles For qualifying staff the University will reimburse the cost of moving household effects only (by surface freight), the cost of storage (up to a maximum period of six months) and insurance costs (while effects are in transit or storage). The costs must be reasonable and up to a maximum of £5,000. Staff joining the University from overseas on a University funded position, may receive full reimbursement of economy class fares for all members of their immediate family i.e. spouse/partner and children, together with reasonable costs for removing household effects by surface freight. Receipted invoices or other appropriate documentation should accompany all claims for removal expenses. Expenses are normally paid only in respect of an initial appointment and must normally be claimed within 12 months of taking up the appointment. The University is entitled to recover removal expenses for all staff who, at their own volition, terminate their employment with the University within the first 2 years of their contract. The University will not however seek to recover such expenses from staff granted an ex gratia payment on a discretionary basis i.e. staff on University-funded appointments of two years or less or staff on outside-funded appointments.