Assistant Professor of Statistics

Amity University; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Amity University Kolkata invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Statistics. The candidate will teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses, conduct research, mentor students, and contribute to academic and institutional development.

Responsibilities include designing course materials, leading lectures and seminars, publishing research, and supporting curriculum revision and accreditation efforts.

Qualifications

• PhD in Statistics or a closely related field as per university norms.
• Strong grounding in statistical methods and data analysis.
• Experience teaching at university/college level preferred.
• Publications in Scopus/UGC-CARE indexed journals desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Statistics.
• Develop lesson plans, course materials, and assessments.
• Conduct lectures, tutorials, labs, and seminars using modern methods.
• Mentor students on projects, dissertations, and research careers.
• Participate in departmental committees and curriculum development.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Analytical thinking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Statistics

Tools

R

SPSS

SAS

Python

MATLAB

Excel Analytics

Job description

Assistant Professor of Statistics

Amity University KolkataJob SummaryThe Department of Statistics at Amity University Kolkata invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Statistics. The candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses, conducting research, mentoring students, and contributing to academic and institutional development.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Academic Duties

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Statistics and related subjects.
• Develop lesson plans, course materials, assignments, and assessment methods.
• Conduct lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions, and seminars.
• Use modern teaching methodologies and statistical software tools.

Research & Publications

• Conduct high-quality research in Statistics/Data Analytics/Applied Statistics.
• Publish research papers in reputed peer-reviewed journals.
• Participate in conferences, workshops, FDPs, and seminars.
• Apply for funded research projects and consultancy assignments.

Student Mentoring

• Guide students in academic projects, internships, and dissertations.
• Provide career and research counseling to students.
• Support students in competitions, hackathons, and statistical projects.

Administrative & Institutional Work

• Participate in departmental committees and accreditation activities.
• Assist in curriculum development and syllabus revision.
• Contribute to university events, examinations, and academic coordination.

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualifications

• Ph.D. in relevant discipline as per UGC norms.
• Strong academic background with knowledge of statistical methods and data analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Statistics or related area.
• Teaching experience in university/college level.
• Research publications in Scopus/UGC-CARE indexed journals.
• Knowledge of statistical software such as:RSPSSSASPythonMATLABExcel Analytics

Desired Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and research aptitude.
• Ability to mentor students effectively.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Curriculum development and outcome-based education knowledge.

Subjects Expected to Teach

Possible teaching areas may include:Probability TheoryStatistical InferenceRegression AnalysisTime Series AnalysisMultivariate StatisticsOperations ResearchBusiness StatisticsData AnalyticsMachine Learning BasicsSampling Theory

Experience Requirements

Fresh Ph.D. candidates may apply.Prior teaching/research experience preferred.Experience in academic administration is an added advantage.