Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Computational Statistics

The International Society for Bayesian Analysis; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Milwaukee is seeking a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Computational Statistics to contribute to its academic programs and research initiatives. Candidates should have expertise in statistical machine learning, and a strong background in teaching and potential for funded research. The position starts in August 2020, appealing particularly to those passionate about interdisciplinary research and contributing to the university mission.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. by time of appointment in statistics or related field.
• Research on computational statistics, data science.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Conduct research in computational statistics and data science.
• Participate in the Ph.D. program.

Skills

Research in data science

Interdisciplinary research

Teaching ability

Education

Doctorate in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Statistics

Job description

Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Computational Statistics

Oct 23, 2019

Position Announcements:
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor Positions in Applied Mathematics & Statistics

The Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences of Marquette University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Applied Mathematics and in Computational Statistics at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in August 2020.

Applied Mathematics: The Department seeks an individual with a doctorate by time of appointment in mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, or a closely related field, whose area of expertise addresses one of the many facets of data and computational science. Possible research areas include: numerical analysis; scientific computing; image analysis and visualization; topological data analysis; uncertainty quantification; mathematics of machine learning. Candidates with research in other areas of mathematics with a similar computational emphasis will be considered and are encouraged to apply.

Computational Statistics: The Department seeks an individual with a doctorate by time of appointment in statistics or a closely related field, whose area of expertise addresses one of the many facets of computational statistics and data science. Possible research areas include computational statistics; uncertainty quantification; statistical machine learning. Candidates with research in other areas of statistics and data science with a similar computational emphasis will be considered and are encouraged to apply.

Preference will be given to those who demonstrate the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, actively participate in our Ph.D. program in Computational Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, and whose research record demonstrates potential for establishing an externally funded research program. The Department highly regards and encourages interdisciplinary research. For more information about the Department and its programs, see http://www.marquette.edu/mssc/.

Marquette, an EOE that values diversity, is a Catholic Jesuit university routinely listed among the country’s top universities renowned for academic vigor, innovation, and achievements of its community of scholars. Across 11 colleges, Marquette offers a choice of 80 undergraduate majors, 78 minors, 18 professional practice programs, and 66 doctoral and master’s degrees. Marquette is located at the heart of Milwaukee, WI, a mid-sized city on the coast of Lake Michigan with a vibrant cultural scene, easy access to outdoor activities, professional sports teams, and a low cost of living. For more information about Marquette, see http://www.marquette.edu.

We seek candidates who can contribute to the university mission, and candidates from underrepresented groups are particularly welcome. For more on university mission, see http://www.marquette.edu/about/mission.php.

For more information, or to apply for the position, please see the listing on Marquette University’s electronic recruitment system:

Formal review of applicants will begin on November 11, 2019, and will continue until the position is filled.