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THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA 
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE


LECTURER SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE

Applications are invited for a three year fixed-term 
renewable lectureship in Applied Statistical Analysis in the 
School of Agriculture.  The appointee must have a higher 
degree and research experience in biometry, econometrics, 
applied statistics or a closely related field and experience 
in communicating basic and advanced statistical methods to 
undergraduate and postgraduate students in Agricultural and 
Horticultural Science, Agricultural Economics and Natural 
Resource Management.  It is expected that the lecturer will 
develop and run a research program involving applied 
statistical analysis as well as teaching units in 
statistical methods.  A limited amount of consultancy for 
members of the School of Agriculture also may be required.  
Further information may be obtained from the Head of the 
School, Professor R Lindner on (09) 380 2563.

SALARY RANGE: 	Lecturer Level B $41,000 - $48,688 
CLOSING DATE:  	20 November 1992

Benefits include superannuation, fares to Perth for 
appointee and dependent family (if applicable), removal 
allowance (if applicable), study leave and long service 
leave.  Conditions of appointment will be specified in any 
offer of appointment which may be made as a result of this 
advertisement.  A salary loading may be available in some 
circumstances.

Written applications quoting reference number, telephone 
number, qualifications and experience, and the names,  
addresses and fax/telephone numbers of three referees should 
reach the Director, Personnel Services, The University of 
Western Australia, NEDLANDS  WA  6009 by the closing date 
(fax (09) 380 1036).

The University is an equal opportunity employer and promotes 
a smoke-free work environment.



SELECTION CRITERIA (REF A53/92)


ESSENTIAL

- 	Higher degree in applied statistical analysis, 
biometry, econometrics or a closely related field;

-	Demonstrated teaching skills of a high order, 
together with the ability to teach units in applied 
statistical methods to undergraduate and postgraduate 
students in the fields of agricultural science, agricultural 
economics, horticultural science and natural resource 
management;

-	Demonstrated research experience and ability to 
carry out original research involving applied statistical 
analysis of biological, economic or environmental data;

-	Ability to communicate with staff and higher degree 
students in other academic fields within the School of 
Agriculture.

DESIRABLE

-	Demonstrated experience and ability to conduct 
applied statistical analysis of secondary data and 
experimental data;

-	Knowledge of general linear statistical methods 
and/or econometrics;

-	Ability to teach first year Mathematics 120 unit.


Address replies to:  Prof R.K.Lindner
                     Dean, School of Agriculture
		     University of Western Australia
                     Nedlands, WA 6009,  AUSTRALIA
                     ph. +61 9 380 2539 fax +61 9 380 1098
                     email blindner@uniwa.uwa.edu.au