The National Center for Forensic Science (NCFS) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) is seeking an assistant professor specializing in statistical evaluation of evidence, to begin fall of 2017. The nine-month, tenure-track assistant professor will be jointly hired by the NCFS and a tenure home department to be determined based on the applicant’s academic area of training. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching in the undergraduate and graduate programs in both the tenure home department and the UCF Forensic Science curriculum and is expected to develop an externally funded, nationally competitive research program.
A competitive startup package can be expected. The NCFS is a research center comprised of 11 faculty holding joint appointments with academic departments. The NCFS has historically been most closely aligned with the Chemistry Department at UCF, which offers a B.S. in Forensic Science, M.S. in Forensic Science, and Ph.D. in Chemistry with a Forensic Science emphasis, and seeks to broaden the disciplines represented in the center.
The University of Central Florida, the nation’s second-largest university with a diverse student body of more than 63,000 students, has grown in size, quality, diversity, and reputation in its first 50 years. Today, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at its main campus in Orlando and more than a dozen other locations. UCF is an economic engine attracting and supporting industries vital to the region’s future while providing students with real-world experiences that help them succeed after graduation. For more information, visit: http://www.ucf.edu
Position Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. in an appropriate discipline from an accredited institution by the start of the appointment period is required (the doctoral degree is expected to be awarded by the hire date).
Preferences
Forensic science is a quantitative science and recently there has been an increased emphasis on the need for quantification of uncertainty inherent in forensic evidence. Consequently, preference will be given to those with broad-based expertise in the application of inferential statistical methods and a willingness to teach and conduct research in the application of these methods in forensic science, especially the evaluation of evidence.
Additional Application Materials Required
Questions regarding this search may be directed to Dr. Candice Bridge, Chair, Statistical Rigor in Forensic Science Search Committee, at candice.bridge@ucf.edu
Note: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be attached at that time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents at a later date.
UCF is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities. As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
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