Integrative Biology and Physiology-W25-Physiological Science 200: "Advanced Experimental Statistics" Lecturer Apply now to Integrative Biology and Physiology-W25-Physiological Science 200: "Advanced Experimental Statistics" Lecturer Job #JPF09956 + INTEGRATIVE BIOLOGY & PHYSIOLOGY / L&S Life Sciences / UCLA Position overview Position title: Lecturer Salary range: The posted UC salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html) set the minimum pay determined by the experience level at time of hire. See Table 15: Unit 18 Faculty, Pre-Six Year Appointments, Academic Year. The annual salary range for this position is $68,247 (Salary Point 1) - $72,404 (Salary Point 3) effective July 1, 2024. Application Window Open date: October 22, 2024 Next review date: Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position description The Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology at UCLA is seeking an instructor to teach Physiological Science 200: Advanced Experimental Statistics for Winter 2025 in academic year 2024-2025. Salary range: The posted UC salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html) set the minimum pay determined by the experience level at time of hire. See Table 15: Unit 18 Faculty, Pre-Six Year Appointments, Academic Year. The annual salary range for this position is $68,247 (Salary Point 1) - $72,404 (Salary Point 3) effective July 1, 2024. Duties: Teach a four-hour weekly lecture course on introductory statistics concepts (see course content below). Plan and coordinate a one-hour weekly lab session; supervise the course teaching assistant; oversee the acquisition and maintenance of course materials; supervise student projects; and hold regular office hours. Fundamental concepts in statistics: a. Summary of data using numbers and graphs including confidence statements about the data (confidence intervals, p-values, etc) b. Statistical models, what they are, why we need them. c. What is Bayesian statistics and how can we use advanced sampling techniques to develop complex models. d. Summarizing observation with many attributes (high dimensional) using unsupervised learning, i.e. PCA, non-linear dimensionality reduction, clustering. e. Predictive models and machine learning. Practical data analysis in the statistical programing language R a. Programming in R, variables, loops, logical structures, functions b. Building and evaluating statistical models c. Develop and implement permutation-based statistical tests. d. Dimensionality reduction and clustering in R. e. How to cluster data in R in many different ways, tools to evaluate clusters. Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in the biological and/or physical sciences is preferred but not required. An advanced degree in any relevant field will be considered. Level of appointment and salary commensurate with qualifications, experience, and duties. Application: Applicants should submit their materials on-line to https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09956 and should include 1) curriculum vitae 2) cover letter 3) teaching statement and 4) names, addresses, and contact info of two references. This position is represented by the University Council – American Federation of Teachers: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/contract.html. Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. 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, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy. (http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct) Department: https://www.ibp.ucla.edu/ Qualifications Basic qualifications Ph.D. degree in the biological and/or physical sciences is preferred but not required. An advanced degree in any relevant field will be considered. Level of appointment and salary commensurate with qualifications, experience, and duties. Application Requirements Document requirements + Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. + Cover Letter + Statement of Research (Optional) + Statement of Teaching + Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document, and Sample EDI Statements. (Optional) + Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form + Misc / Additional (Optional) Reference requirements + 2 required (contact information only) Contact information for references will be requested upon submission. References will not be contacted unless candidate is upon finalists. Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09956 Help contact: ssanchez@lifesci.ucla.edu About UCLA As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. 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, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/\_files/apm/apm-035.pdf. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination. Job location Los Angeles, CA