Assistant Professor-Tenure System

MSU Careers Details•East Lansing, MI

About The Position

We seek outstanding candidates from all areas of statistics and applied probability. Candidates who develop innovative statistical or probabilistic theory and methodology, as well as those whose work is motivated by or contributes to important applications, are encouraged to apply. We are particularly interested in scholars whose research has the potential to address pressing issues in science and society through advances in statistical and probabilistic thinking, methodology, computation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The successful candidates will be expected to develop and sustain internationally recognized research programs, pursue opportunities for external research funding, provide high-quality instruction and mentorship at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and contribute to the missions of the Department, College, and University.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in statistics or a closely related field by the position start date
  • Strong potential to develop an independent and impactful research program
  • Commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and student mentoring

Nice To Haves

  • Research demonstrates excellence and the potential for significant scholarly impact

Responsibilities

  • Develop and sustain internationally recognized research programs
  • Pursue opportunities for external research funding
  • Provide high-quality instruction and mentorship at the undergraduate and graduate levels
  • Contribute to the missions of the Department, College, and University

Benefits

  • Employment assistance to the spouse or partner of candidates for faculty and academic staff positions

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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