Job Postings

Chicago, IL

Position Available: Statistical Anal/Programmer I

Type of Position: Full time

Starting Date: December, 2007

Degree Required: MA

Comments: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the position is responsible for conducting activities related to data management and data analysis for bio-behavioral research studies conducted across multiple sites and institutions. Duties include designing and maintaining complex data management systems; overseeing data input and ensuring quality of data; assessing needs and preparing analytical data sets using SAS and database management systems; selecting statistical models; interpreting and presenting results; and running statistical analyses under the guidance of senior biostatistician. Minimum qualifications include MS degree in stat, math, epidemiology plus one or more years experience in programming and statistical analysis or a related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; thorough knowledge of SAS programming for data management and statistical analyses; understanding mixed model designs; excellent written, verbal interpersonal, analyzing and organizational skills. Prefer experience with database management systems, ability to demonstrate use of multiple software programs such as Microsoft Office, email, web browsers, SPSS, and SAS; experience with statistical analysis in a behavioral medicine research environment. Job ID 12363.

Jamaica, NY

Position Available: Assistant or Associate Professor, Mathematics

Type of Position: Full time

Starting Date: August, 2008

Degree Required: Ph.D.

Comments: York College plans to fill two positions: one Assistant Professor and one Assistant or Associate Professor. Duties include teaching mathematics courses, conducting research, participating in department and college committees and in service activities, and fulfilling other activities appropriate to rank. PhD in Mathematics or closely related field, college teaching experience and strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and scholarship required. Candidates with background in probability, statistics, operations research or mathematics education preferred. To apply, send cover letter, current CV and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references.

Chicago, IL

Position Available: Analytical Services

Type of Position: Full time

Starting Date: November, 2007

Degree Required: MA

Comments: Analytical Services is an integral part of TransUnion's continuing focus to be a leading information and analytical services provider. Members of this group work directly with clients to solve business problems, conduct research on innovative practices and business needs, and develop models and other solutions. Analytical Rotation is a comprhensive 12-18 month program providing the opportunity to experience different aspects of credit risk, marketing, and other business intelligence within TransUnion Analytical Services. After completion of the program, associates are offered opportunities as Statistical and Operations Research Analysts, Solutions Consultants, Client Services Analysts, or Product Development and Corporate Support Analysts. The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate with a MS degree in a quantitative field (statistics, math, economics, engineering, operations research, or equivalent). Must have high GPA in the field (B+ or better), proven record of achievement in quantitative courses, strong interest in the financial services industry and high level of energy and motivation, working knowledge of SAS preferred and experience with standard office software required. Offers competitive salaries, business-casual environment, and Chicago downtown location with free on-site fitness center.

Allendale, MI

Position Available: Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Type of Position: Full time

Starting Date: August, 2008

Degree Required: Ph.D.

Comments: Duties include a baseline 9 hour teaching load per semester with significant (up to 3 hours) additional responsibilities in teaching, scholarship, and/or service depending on the candidate's interests and unit needs. Candidates are expected on a regular basis to teach departmental service courses, to continually grow as teachers and to maintain an active program of scholarly development, broadly defined in the department. Candidate must have earned a PhD in Mathematics by August 2008, demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate mathematics, a commitment to continued scholarly and professional growth, strong teaching recommendations, a commitment to teaching and using innovative methods of instruction and assessment, a willingness to have students use technological tools to promote understand of math, interest in teaching courses throughout the curriculum including precalculus or math courses for pre-service teachers, and evidence of critical, reflective thinking about the teaching and learning of math at the undergraduate level. The department is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching, scholarship, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. To ensure full consideration applications must be received before December 1, 2007 and must include: a personal statement addressing teaching expereince, philosophy, and methodology; a description of scholarship interests, experiences and potential; a vita; a copy of graduate transcripts (unofficial is acceptable); and at least three letters of recommendation (at least two must attest to the applicant's teaching ability and potential).

Chicago area

Position Available: Math Tutors

Type of Position: Part time

Starting Date: October, 2007

Degree Required: BA

Comments: Seeking experienced teachers and graduate students to tutor high school students in ACT and SAT prep, mathematics, and physics. Positions available in Chicago, on the North Shore, and Hinsdale. Most tutoring occurs after school, evenings and weekends. BA/BS plus previous teaching or tutoring experience required. Email resume along with explanation of relevant experience.

Boulder, Colorado

Position Available: Assistant Professor in Classical Analysis

Type of Position: Full time

Starting Date: August, 2008

Degree Required: Ph.D.

Comments: Tenure-track position. PhD in Mathematics required. Position requires teaching three courses per academic year at various levels, mathematical research, and service. Send application, including a resume, statements on research and teaching, and four letters of reference (one must address teaching) to the attention of the Classical Analysis Search Committee. Review will begin December 1, 2007 and will continue until position is filled.

Position Available: Assistant Professor in Algebraic Geometry

Type of Position: Full time

Starting Date: August, 2008

Degree Required: Ph.D.

Comments: Tenure-track position. PhD in Mathematics required. Position requires teaching three courses per academic year at various levels, mathematical research, and service. Send application, including a resume, statements on research and teaching, and four letters of reference (one must address teaching) to the attention of the Algebraic Geometry Search Committee. Review will begin December 1, 2007 and will continue until position is filled.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Position Available: Biostatistician I - Quantitative Health Services

Type of Position: Full time

Starting Date: October, 2007

Degree Required: MA

Comments: Independently collaborate with medical and scientific researchers in complex study design, management and analysis of data, interpretation of results, preparation of reports and publication of research for the Section of Quantitative Health Sciences. Provide expertise regarding advanced statistical techniques and procedures. Assist in writing grants and scientific publications, providing expertise in study design and statistical techniques to be used. MS degree in Biostatistics plus 1 year experience required. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Strong critical thinking, problem solving skills and attention to detail required. Masters level research design experience preferred. Proven proficiency in applying statistical data analysis and reporting results. Formal publishing and presentation experience as evidenced by authorship in peer reviewed journals and/or national conferences strongly preferred. Visit the website to complete an application. (Open Position: 350.17550)

Position Available: Biostatistician II

Type of Position: Full time

Starting Date: October, 2007

Degree Required: MA

Comments: Independently collaborate with medical and scientific researchers in complex study design, management and analysis of data, interpretation of results, preparation of reports and publication of research for the Section of Quantitative Health Sciences. Provide expertise regarding advanced statistical techniques and procedures. Assist in writing grants and scientific publications, providing expertise in study design and statistical techniques to be used. MS degree in Biostatistics plus 4 years related experience required. Strong critical thinking, problem solving skills and attention to detail required. Masters level research design experience preferred. Proven proficiency in applying statistical data analysis and reporting results. Formal publishing and presentation experience as evidenced by authorship in peer reviewed journals and/or national conferences strongly preferred. Visit the website to complete an application. (Open position: 350.17551)