Assistant Professor, Department of Statistics

The University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago Department of Statistics invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The search is open to any area in the field of Statistics, broadly defined.

The University of Chicago has the highest standards for scholarship and faculty quality, is dedicated to fundamental research, and has an inherently interdisciplinary structure that is very supportive of newly emerging research opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Completion of all requirements for the PhD in statistics or some field of computer science, mathematics, or other areas where statistical concepts or methods play an important role.
• Preferred qualifications: At least one year of university-level teaching experience, such as, but not limited to, a TA or instructor of record;
• At least two years of experience as a postdoctoral researcher.

Skills

Teaching experience

Postdoctoral research experience

Education

PhD in Statistics

PhD in Mathematics/CS

Job description

The University of Chicago Department of Statistics invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The search is open to any area in the field of Statistics, broadly defined. The University of Chicago has the highest standards for scholarship and faculty quality, is dedicated to fundamental research, and has an inherently interdisciplinary structure that is very supportive of newly emerging research opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Completion of all requirements for the PhD in statistics or some field of computer science, mathematics, or other areas where statistical concepts or methods play an important role.
• Preferred qualifications: At least one year of university-level teaching experience, such as, but not limited to, a TA or instructor of record;
• At least two years of experience as a postdoctoral researcher.

This position may be eligible for a taxable moving allowance. This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.