Assistant Professor of Statistics — AI, Data Science & Theory

Imstat; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington's Department of Statistics invites applications for an Assistant Professor position starting September 2027. This full-time, nine-month appointment offers a renewable three-year term and a base salary commensurate with experience.

Applicants should demonstrate a record of high-impact research in statistics, promise in teaching foundational and advanced courses, and active engagement in service and external grant funding. Questions directed to Dr. Adrian Dobra.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. by start of appointment in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field.
• Research record in any area of statistics, including theory, methodology, AI, ML, or applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active, high-impact research program in statistics.
• Pursue external grant funding to support research and training.
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching foundational and advanced statistics courses.
• Provide substantive service contributions to department, university and profession.

Skills

Research in statistics

Grant funding

Teaching statistics

Service contributions

Education

PhD in Statistics or related field

Job description

The University of Washington's Department of Statistics invites applications for an Assistant Professor position starting September 2027. This full-time, nine-month appointment offers a renewable three-year term and a base salary commensurate with experience.

Applicants should demonstrate a record of high-impact research in statistics, promise in teaching foundational and advanced courses, and active engagement in service and external grant funding. Questions directed to Dr. Adrian Dobra.