Tenure-Track Stats & Data Science Professor

Carnegie Mellon University; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Statistics & Data Science invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor starting Fall 2026. We seek candidates in all areas of statistics and data science and interdisciplinary fields.

The search emphasizes research with potential areas including causal inference, neuroscience, networks, finance, and machine learning. Excellent candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• PhD by August 2026 or expected by start date (Aug 2026).
• Candidates across all areas of statistics and data science are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in statistics and data science; develop independent, externally funded programs.
• Collaborate across CMU and with interdisciplinary groups to advance theory and practice.

Skills

Statistics

Education

PhD by Aug 2026

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Statistics & Data Science invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor starting Fall 2026. We seek candidates in all areas of statistics and data science and interdisciplinary fields.

The search emphasizes research with potential areas including causal inference, neuroscience, networks, finance, and machine learning. Excellent candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.