The Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science (AMSS) of Chinese  Academy  of Sciences invites applications for a chair professor position in  statistics  starting in 2020 or 2021.  

We seek candidates with an outstanding research record and leadership.  AMSS offers internationally competitive salary and benefit package.  Successful applicants are expected to conduct full-time research at AMSS.  Teaching is appreciated, but is  not an obligation.  　
　  

To apply, please send the following documents by emails to:  recruitment@amss.ac.cn/zhaopin@amss.ac.cn   

1) Cover letter;  
2) Curriculum vitae; 
3) Research statement; 
4) Three reference letters.  

Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before June 30,  2020, although the position will be kept open until it is filled. If you have  further inquiries, please contact us at recruitment@amss.ac.cn/zhaopin@amss.ac.cn. 

As the mathematics research institution of Chinese Academy of Sciences,  AMSS pursues fundamental research of the highest level in all areas of  mathematical sciences. The  statistics research in AMSS covers a wide range  of theoretical, computational and applied  topics in data science such as  probability, experimental design, reliability, econometrics,  biostatistics,  and  bioinformatics. Currently, AMSS has 220 faculty members, including 16 Fellows of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1
Fellow of Chinese Academy of Engineering, and 48 recipients of the  National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars. AMSS also has over 80 postdocs and 420  PhD  students. 

More information about AMSS is available on the homepage at
 

http://english.amss.cas.cn (in  English) and http://www.amss.ac.cn (in  Chinese).