Assistant Professor
About The Position
The Department is seeking candidates with a strong record of research in theoretical statistics, learning theory or adjacent areas, and the potential to develop an outstanding, independent research program. The Department is particularly interested in candidates whose work is motivated by challenges in artificial intelligence, machine learning, high-dimensional data, and other modern applications. The successful candidate will be comfortable with teaching courses in statistics at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as introductory courses in the Department. Research that creates opportunities for interaction and collaboration with other groups across the Department and the University will be a positive factor in the consideration of candidates.
Requirements
- Strong record of research in theoretical statistics, learning theory or adjacent areas
- Potential to develop an outstanding, independent research program
- Comfortable with teaching courses in statistics at the undergraduate and graduate levels
- Comfortable with teaching introductory courses in the Department
Nice To Haves
- Work motivated by challenges in artificial intelligence, machine learning, high-dimensional data, and other modern applications
- Research that creates opportunities for interaction and collaboration with other groups across the Department and the University
Responsibilities
- Conduct high-quality research
- Publish in peer-reviewed journals and broader dissemination
- Seek external funding for research
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses
- Contribute to research mentoring of doctoral students
- Engage in departmental, university, and professional service activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
