Assistant Professor, Statistics

AACTE Connect360; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Department of Statistics seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in any area of Statistics or Probability, broadly understood. The successful candidate will build a world-leading independent research program and contribute to teaching and mentoring at both graduate and undergraduate levels. Ph.D.

required by the time of appointment. The salary range for the 2026-27 academic year is $138,586–$168,435, with the appointment expected to begin on September 1,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. by appointment start date is required.
• Strong research and teaching track records expected.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor students and collaborate across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Teach and advise graduate and undergraduate students at Stanford.
• Develop and lead a world‑leading independent research program.

Skills

Communication skills

Mentoring

Independent research leadership

Education

Ph.D. in Statistics, Data Science, CS, Mathematics or related

Job description

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.

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae (including a complete publication list)
• Research statement (2 pages, not including references)
• Teaching statement (1 page, not including references)
• Up to 2 representative publications or preprints
• Contact information for at least three letters of recommendation

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 offered 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].

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or anyother characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bringadditional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonableaccommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonableaccommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should [e-mail].

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.