Professor in Statistics for Networks

Job Summary

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at TU Eindhoven (TU/e) is looking for a full-time full professor (1.0 fte) in statistics with a focus on network analysis. The full professor will be heading the Statistics group, which is currently led by Prof. dr. Edwin van den Heuvel. The Statistics group, the Probability group (prof. dr. Remco van der Hofstad), and the Stochastic Operations Research group (Prof. dr. ir. Sem Borst) currently form the section Stochastics within the department.

Tasks and requirements

We expect the candidate to contribute to the research program of the Stochastics section, on all (strategic, tactical, operational) levels, especially in the interplay between the Stochastic Operations Research and Probability group. The candidate will play an active role in Eurandom. Additionally, you will work closely with other groups who focus on data science (e.g. data mining, process mining, data bases) and will establish and strengthen contacts with other departments of TU/e. The candidate will also be involved (preferably in a leading role) in the new AI institute (EAISI) of the TU/e. Proven involvements in interdisciplinary research projects are encouraged. And also attracting external research funding with external organizations is requested.

Furthermore, the candidate will teach several courses per year in different education programs, but especially in the data science programs, and the candidate is also encouraged to perform managerial tasks. Therefore the candidate need extensive teaching experience inside or outside a university on an academic level, with proven didactic qualifications and an inspiring personality as a teacher. More specifically, the tasks include:

Stimulate fundamental and applied research of the group, to initiate new research directions regarding statistics and networks, and to establish links with other research programs at TU/e and at Eurandom;

• Teach courses in statistics and data science;
• Supervise MSc and PhD students;

Initiate, acquire and coordinate research projects, in particular in the context of external funding. The candidate should have a deep and broad insight in the required research domain and should be actively involved in the research area.

Job Requirements:

• A PhD in mathematics or statistics;
• Ability to conduct academic research of high quality on relevant problems, proven for example by a relevant PhD thesis and/or publication;
• Ability to teach, shown for instance by experience or assistance in teaching and positive evaluations of these teaching efforts;
• Creative and dedicated to (multidisciplinary) collaboration;
• Good communication and leadership skills;
• Excellent proficiency (written and oral) in English.

Conditions of employment

• A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university with the autonomy to develop your own research line and participate in the curriculum of the department;
• A tailor-made career proposal;
• As an Irène Curie Fellow, you are entitled to a substantial benefit package;
• We provide support such as training programs for academic leadership, the university teaching qualification, and a dedicated mentoring program to help you get to know the university and the Dutch (research) environment.
• Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities.
• Additionally, an annual holiday allowance of 8% of the yearly salary, plus a year-end allowance of 8.3% of the annual salary.
• A broad package of fringe benefits, including an excellent technical infrastructure, moving expenses, savings schemes.
• Family friendly initiatives are in place, such as the Dual Career Opportunity program to support accompanying partners, an international spouse program, and excellent on-campus children day care and sports facilities.

Application:

We invite you to submit a complete application by using the ‘apply now’-button on this page. The application should include:

• a cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position
• a curriculum vitae, including a document with your publications and the contact information of three references
• a list of five self-selected ‘best publications’
• a description of your scientific interests and plans (1-2 pages)
• a statement of your teaching goals and experience (1-2 pages)

Screening of applicants will start as soon as applications are received and will continue until the positions have been filled. Under European jurisdiction it is lawful to specifically recruit underrepresented groups. If no female candidates are found in the first six months of recruitment, these vacancies will be re-opened as generic vacancies.