Connectionists: Open-Rank Faculty Position at UC Riverside

[Christian Shelton]

UC Riverside seeks to fill an open-rank faculty position in Statistical
Approaches to Big Data, including computational statistics, modern
statistical theory for big data or high dimensional problems, Bayesian
approaches to big data, deep learning, and neural networks.

To apply, please register through the weblink at
https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF00665 (for Assistant Professor)
or https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF00668 (for Associate/Full).
Deadline:  January 6, 2017 for full consideration.

For full details, see below.


Christian Shelton
Professor, Computer Science
University of California, Riverside 


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Tenured/Tenure-track Faculty Position
Statistical Approaches to Big Data
DATA SCIENCE CLUSTER

The University of California at Riverside (UCR) is implementing a major
expansion of our faculty and investing in state-of-the-art research
facilities to support their work. This expansion will build critical
mass in 34 vital and emerging fields of scholarship, foster truly
cross-disciplinary work, and further diversify the faculty at one of
America’s most diverse research universities. We encourage applications
from scholars committed to excellence and seeking to help define the
research university for the next generation. For more information
about our hiring initiative or to submit an application, please visit
clusterhiring.ucr.edu or academicpersonnel.ucr.edu.

UCR is pursuing a cluster of hires to enhance research strengths in Data
Science; such hires will have potential home departments in the Sciences
and/or Engineering. Candidates will also join UCR’s Data Science Center
and are expected to foster research collaborations with existing faculty
across academic departments working on Data Science related topics. The
Data Science Cluster is hiring for three positions this year, in the
following areas respectively: (i) Genome Data Science, (ii) Statistical
Approaches to Big Data and (iii) Big Data in Astronomy.

As part of the Data Science Cluster, we seek to fill a tenure-track/tenured
(open rank) faculty position in the area of Statistical Approaches to
Big Data. Key areas of specialization include: computational statistics,
modern statistical theory for big data or high dimensional problems,
Bayesian approaches to big data, deep learning, neural networks, and other
areas that can make fundamental contributions to the theory, algorithms,
and systems aspects of data science. A Ph.D.  degree in a field related to
Data Science (such as Computer Science, Statistics, or Applied Mathematics)
is required by the start of service.

This position will commence as early as July 1, 2017 or as
negotiated. Salary level will be competitive and commensurate with
qualifications and experience. Senior candidates need to have an
outstanding record of research, funding support, teaching, and graduate
student mentorship, while junior candidates need to show potential to excel
in these areas. Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University
of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations,
occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.

UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally
diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked
to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and
first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a
preferred qualification.

Full consideration will be given to applications received by January
6, 2017. We will continue to consider applications until the position
is filled.

To apply, please register through the weblink at
https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF00665 (for Assistant Professor) or
https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF00668 (for Associate/Full). Minorities
and members of underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to
apply. For inquiries and questions, please contact Prof. James Flegal
at james.flegal at ucr.edu

Junior applicants with potential home department in the Bourns College
of Engineering should also be aware about the Provost’s Diversity
in Engineering Fellows (PDEF) program. This new initiative, created in
collaboration with the University of California Office of the President
(UCOP), is aimed at supporting emerging scholars as they transition
into the professoriate. In addition to a tenure track faculty position
and funding for a year of postdoctoral training, participants receive
professional development and research funds to assist them to have a
successful career in academia. Qualified candidates must demonstrate
exceptional promise for, or have a proven record of, conducting independent
high-quality published research and teaching, securing external funding,
and collaborating across disciplines. Candidates must also have evidence
of a commitment to diversity such as engagement with diverse populations of
students, role modeling, and mentoring. To be considered for the Provost's
Diversity in Engineering Fellows Program, please indicate interest in
your cover letter.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity,