Assistant Professor

WVSPS; Palo Alto (CA); Sur place; USD 139 000 - 168 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Stanford University's Department of Statistics invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in any area of Statistics or Probability. Candidates should demonstrate the potential to sustain a world-class independent research program, and will teach and mentor graduate and undergraduate students. Start date: Sept 1, 2027.

Salary range for 2026-27 academic year is $138,586–$168,435, with pay determined by qualifications and internal equity. Applications due by Nov 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Ph.D in statistics, data science, computer science, mathematics, or a related discipline by the time of appointment.
• Ability to teach and advise students at both graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop and lead an independent research program in statistics or probability.
• Teach and advise graduate and undergraduate students across core and elective courses.
• Contribute to the department's mission of fostering an inclusive and respectful academic environment.

Formation

Ph.D in statistics, data science, computer science, mathematics, or a related discipline

Description du poste

The Department of Statistics at Stanford University seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in any area of Statistics or Probability, broadly understood. Applicants should exhibit the potential to run a world-leading independent research program and should possess strong communication skills and a commitment to teaching and mentoring. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D in statistics, data science, computer science, mathematics, or a related discipline at the time of appointment and will be expected to teach and advise students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The term of appointment is expected to begin on September 1, 2027.

The Statistics Department, School of Humanities & Sciences, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values.

The salary range for this position is $138,586-168,435 for the academic year 2026-27.

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire. The pay off ered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.

Further information about Stanford’s Department of Statistics may be found at https://statistics.stanford.edu/. Inquiries may be directed to [e-mail] .

Applications must be received by November 1, 2026, to be guaranteed consideration.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and aff irmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].