Tenure Track Assistant Professor at Duke University

The International Society for Bayesian Analysis; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed academic institution invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Statistical Science. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant research community while engaging in teaching and mentoring students at various academic levels. The department is recognized for its excellence in statistical methodology and fosters collaborative interactions across disciplines. Candidates are encouraged to address their commitment to equity and inclusivity in their application materials. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to innovation and the advancement of statistical sciences, where your contributions will help shape the future of the field.

Job description

Tenure Track Assistant Professor at Duke University

Sep 13, 2022

The Department of Statistical Science at Duke University, located in Durham, N.C., invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin in July/August 2023. Applicants from all areas of statistical science are encouraged to apply.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, letters from three references, and one reprint/preprint via Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22740). In the cover letter, candidates are encouraged, but not required, to address their contributions to making their research and learning spaces equitable and inclusive. Enquiries can be emailed to [e-mail]. Initial screening of the applicant pool will begin on November 7, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.

The Department of Statistical Science is an internationally recognized center of excellence for research and education in contemporary statistical methodology. We currently have 27 primary regular rank faculty, 10 postdoctoral scholars, and 61 PhD students. Beyond core research in theory and methodology of statistical and computational sciences (including frequentist and Bayesian approaches), collaborative interactions exist with a range of Duke departments, institutes, and centers. The PhD program is complemented by our master’s and undergraduate degrees in Statistical Science. See http://stat.duke.edu.

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.