Associate Professor of Data Science

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago invites applications for tenured faculty positions at the rank of Associate Professor in Data Science. Appointments may be in CS or Statistics, or jointly with other departments. The Data Science Institute coordinates cross-disciplinary research including AI, data ethics, and scalable AI systems.

Chicago, IL. Successful candidates will lead research programs, teach and mentor at undergraduate and graduate levels, and contribute to new interdisciplinary programs as part

Qualifications

• A PhD in Data Science, AI, Statistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field.
• Evidence of leadership in their field and a demonstrated track record of mentoring PhD students and/or postdoctoral researchers.
• Successful independent research with publications and outside funding is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead research programs that advance data science and AI.
• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Collaborate across departments to expand interdisciplinary data science education and research.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Independent research

Education

PhD in Data Science/AI/Statistics/CS/Applied Mathematics

Job description

Physical Sciences Division
Position Type: Faculty
Salary Range: $162,000-$198,000. This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment. Individuals may be eligible for summer salary. This position may be eligible for a taxable moving allowance.
Chicago, IL

Sep 25, 2026

Description

The University of Chicago invites applications for tenured faculty positions at the rank of Associate Professor in the area of Data Science. Appointments may be made in either the Department of Computer Science or the Department of Statistics, jointly between Statistics and Computer Science, or jointly with another department in the University.

The University of Chicago is implementing an ambitious plan for research and education in Data Science and AI, including new undergraduate and graduate academic programs and new cross-disciplinary research programs. The Data Science Institute ( datascience.uchicago.edu ) is a collaboration among the Department of Computer Science ( cs.uchicago.edu ), the Department of Statistics ( stat.uchicago.edu ), and other units on campus. Topics of interest include safe and trustworthy AI, foundations and applications of artificial intelligence, world models, large language models, scientific AI, data ethics and privacy, data visualization, societal impacts of data and AI, data engineering, and scalable data and AI systems. The Data Science Institute focuses on fundamental advances at the intersection of data science, artificial intelligence, statistics, and computing in the context of real-world and domain-specific problems. The Committee on Data Science (codas.uchicago.edu) is the home of data science education programs. The larger data science community at the University of Chicago includes the Committee on Computational and Applied Mathematics ( cam.uchicago.edu ), the Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago (TTIC), the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Fermilab, and Argonne National Laboratory.

Members of the faculty are expected to lead research programs that will produce significant contributions to a field, and teach and mentor at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

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 .

Qualifications

Required: A PhD in Data Science, AI, Statistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field. Candidates must have evidence of leadership in their field, successful independent research, and a demonstrated track record of mentoring PhD students and/or postdoctoral researchers.

Review of applications will begin on November 1st, 2026, and will continue until all positions are filled.

The following materials are required:

• curriculum vitae, including a list of publications;
• statement describing past and current research accomplishments and outlining future research plans; and
• description of teaching and mentoring philosophy and experience.

The following materials may be requested:

• up to three publications and
• names of three or more people who can provide confidential letters of recommendation.

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination .

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email [e-mail] with their request.

The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.

The University of Chicago is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.