Statistics Faculty — AI/ML Theory & High-Dimensional Data

Statistics Interest Group; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Statistics Interest Group invites applications for a permanent faculty position in statistics at UNC Chapel Hill. Candidates should demonstrate a strong record in theoretical statistics, learning theory or related areas, and the potential to develop an outstanding independent research program.

The role includes teaching undergraduate and graduate statistics courses and collaborating across the department and university.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in statistics or a related field by start date.
• Strong research record in theoretical statistics, learning theory or adjacent areas.
• Potential to develop an outstanding independent research program.
• Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate statistics courses.

Responsibilities

• High-quality research and publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Seek external funding for research.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate statistics courses.
• Mentor doctoral students.
• Engage in departmental, university and professional service activities.

Skills

Theoretical statistics

Learning theory

Machine learning

High-dimensional data

Research mentoring

Education

Doctorate in statistics or related field

Job description

Statistics Interest Group invites applications for a permanent faculty position in statistics at UNC Chapel Hill. Candidates should demonstrate a strong record in theoretical statistics, learning theory or related areas, and the potential to develop an outstanding independent research program.

The role includes teaching undergraduate and graduate statistics courses and collaborating across the department and university.