Senior Lecturer in Statistics

For more information about us, please visit: Department of Statistics

Main responsibilities

The work consists of teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels as well as own research in Statistics. The work also includes course development, course responsibility and thesis supervision. The applicant will also carry out pedagogical development work and participate in other institutional work such as being a member of committees and working groups.

Undergraduate teaching and thesis supervision are mainly in Swedish, while graduate-level work is entirely in English.

The applicant is expected to contribute to the department's development work in research and teaching.

The employment includes time for personal competence development and research, as stipulated by the local agreement for teachers.

Qualification requirements

Eligible for employment as a senior lecturer are those who hold a PhD in Statistics, or another related subject, or have equivalent scientific competence and demonstrated pedagogical skills. Applicants who have not completed a doctoral degree in Statistics must have documented skills that clearly demonstrate statistical competence.

The applicant must have the ability to cooperate with colleagues as well as other abilities that are required in order to successfully meet the demands of the position.

Assessment criteria

Special and equal emphasis will be placed on teaching and research skills in the area of Statistics, or another related subject. Research skills should be demonstrated through well documented research experience. Teaching proficiency should normally be demonstrated through teaching experience at both the undergraduate- and master’s levels. Teaching proficiency should be well documented and in a manner that makes it possible to assess the quality of the teaching activities.

Strong emphasis will be placed on

• documented ability to cooperate well with colleagues and fellow researchers,
• having successfully planned, applied for and obtained research project funds from external research funding bodies,
• documented ability to teach courses in Statistics in both Swedish and English.

Emphasis will be placed on

• administrative skills and proven collaboration with the surrounding society and dissemination of research and development findings.
• documented experience in the application of Statistics in one or more Social Science disciplines.

It is a merit to have completed at least 15 higher education credits in teaching and learning in higher education or to have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge.

About the employment

An applicant who does not have at least 15 higher education credits in teaching and learning in higher education, and is not deemed to have acquired equivalent knowledge, must complete such training within the first two years of employment.

Additional information

Proficiency in Swedish is not a requirement for the position, but the applicant has to be ready to take on administrative and pedagogical tasks that demand an understanding and usage of Swedish after two years of employment.

A scientifically active and well-qualified applicant may, by agreement, receive extra allocation of research time within the position with up to an additional 20% of full time in addition to the current terms and conditions agreement for a maximum of two years.

The Faculty of Social Sciences strives for a gender balance, women are therefore encouraged to apply for this position.

We offer

With us, you will experience the dynamic interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international environment and get favourable conditions. The university is located in the National City Park with good transport links to the city.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact

Further information about the position can be obtained from the Head of the Department, Michael Carlson, phone: +46 8 16 29 82, michael.carlson@stat.su.se.

For questions regarding teaching: Director of Studies Jessica Franzén, tfn +46 8-16 29 86, studierektorGA@stat.su.se.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact administrator Johan Magnéli, phone: +46 8 16 40 57, johan.magneli@su.se.

Application

Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the University’s instructions, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

We would appreciate it if your application is written in English. Since it will be examined by international experts, English is the working language.

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In the event of a discrepancy between the Swedish original vacancy and the English translation, the Swedish version takes precedence.