Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is seeking a full professor (0.8 – 1.0 fte) to lead the Chair Group Applied Statistics of Wageningen University. This chair group, with approximately 25 FTE personnel, is fully integrated with the Chair Group Applied Mathematics (Wageningen University) and the Business Unit Biometris (Wageningen Research), each counting around 20 FTE. Together these groups form Biometris, an integrative team studying various aspects of mathematics and statistics both at the fundamental and the applied level.
The new professor and chair of Applied Statistics should develop mid/long term plans for the future of applied statistics research and education within the domains of Wageningen University and Research.
About the Position
The successful candidate will:
- Lead the Applied Statistics group in terms of research and education, and participate in the Biometris management team;
- Cover the field of Applied Statistics for topics related to WUR’s mission, and actively promote the appropriate use of statistics in research and real-world applications;
- Have tangible ideas on how to position statistics in the rapidly changing Data Science and AI landscape;
- Actively promote collaboration with WUR groups in all scientific fields, at both application and methodological levels;
- Actively consolidate, develop and promote statistics education at the BSc and MSc levels within Wageningen as well as in collaboration with other universities (such as LU/LUMC);
- Provide educational leadership and actively pursue new educational methods for transferring knowledge to the current and future generations of students
Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Experience in leading professionals in an academic environment with a supportive and inclusive leadership style that stimulates personal development, collaboration, and team effort. You are a reliable and approachable leader who can listen, guide, coach and build bridges;
- Experience in (scientifically) collaborating with others inside and outside your immediate scientific field.
- An academic track record in applied statistics with scientific publications of recognized international quality;
- Experience and success in attracting funding and competitive research grants and in developing partnerships with industry; and
- Willingness to contribute to and support the continuing ambitions of the chair group to achieve positive societal impact.
- Experience with the supervision of BSc-, MSc- and PhD-theses.
Joining from Abroad
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is a globally leading institution in the life sciences. With a strong international focus, WUR hosts a large international community and provides extensive support to international employees.
- WUR has a dedicated team of advisors to assist with Dutch immigration procedures, including visa applications for you and, if applicable, your family.
- The dual career programme helps your partner find a job or start a business in the Netherlands.
- Assistance is provided in finding schools for your children and advise you on finding housing in the region or elsewhere in the Netherlands.
- The WUR International Community page offers practical information to support international employees and students.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications via the official job posting: Full Professor and Chair of Applied Statistics – WUR
Please prepare the following documents in PDF format:
- an application letter,
- a curriculum vitae,
- a list of publications,
- a statement of research and education interests and intended direction of the chair group of approximately 1,000 words.
Deadline for applications: March 24, 2025
For more details, please visit the official job posting: Full Professor and Chair of Applied Statistics – WUR
