Assistant Professor

Imstat; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

The University of Florida's Department of Statistics invites applications for two full-time tenure-accruing Assistant Professor positions starting August 16, 2027.

Candidates should have a PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or a closely related field by the start date. Responsibilities include building an active research program, teaching, mentoring, and service.

Qualifications

• PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or related field by start date.
• Strong research record in causal inference, Bayesian methods, statistics or machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an active research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Mentor students and contribute to department, university, and profession services.

Education

PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics/CS or related field

Job description

The Department of Statistics in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Florida invites applications for two full-time (1.0 FTE), nine-month, tenure-accruing Assistant Professor positions beginning August 16, 2027.

We seek outstanding candidates with research interests in causal inference, Bayesian computation, statistics, machine learning, or related areas. Faculty responsibilities include developing and maintaining an active research program, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoring students, and contributing services to the department, university, and profession.

The Department of Statistics has a long-standing reputation for excellence in research, education, and innovation, with a proud history of hosting distinguished scholars and producing impactful research. As one of the nation's leading public research universities, the University of Florida provides exceptional institutional support and fosters a highly collaborative academic environment.

This search is part of the University of Florida's strategic initiative to expand the role of artificial intelligence in higher education and research. The university is home to HiPerGator, one of the most powerful high-performance computing systems at a U.S. public university, providing substantial computational resources to support cutting-edge research.

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package.

Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or a closely related field by the start date of the appointment.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. Review of applications will begin on November 3, 2026, and will continue until a successful applicant is selected.

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.