Professor of Statistics

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence (CAI) at UW-Madison is a new college formed by bringing together the Computer Sciences, Statistics, and Information School departments. CAI aims to advance interdisciplinary discovery in computing, data, information, and artificial intelligence, and prepare students to shape technology for the public good. The Department of Statistics, within CAI, is undergoing rapid expansion due to significant university investment in data science and artificial intelligence. It is home to the fastest-growing undergraduate program, the Data Science major, and is recognized for its strong interplay between statistical theory, methodology, and practice. The department currently has 37 regular faculty, over 80 PhD students, over 100 MS students, and approximately 1,800 undergraduate majors in statistics and data science. Faculty joining CAI will have the opportunity to contribute to established academic communities while helping shape a new college and will be based in the new Morgridge Hall facility.

Requirements

Demonstrated excellence, or demonstrated potential for excellence, in statistical research (very broadly defined).
Proven interest and ability to teach effectively at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Strong ability to interact with an interdisciplinary, collaborative intellectual community.
PhD in Statistics or a closely related field is required by the appointment start date.

Responsibilities

Engage in high-impact research addressing significant scientific and societal problems.
Conduct scholarly research and publish results in premier academic journals or refereed conference proceedings across statistics, data science, and closely related fields.
Present research findings at prominent national and international meetings.
Teach undergraduate and graduate-level statistics courses.
Mentor and advise students.
Participate actively in professional, university, and community outreach service.
Proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college’s commitment to excellence among all aspects of their teaching, mentoring, research, and service.
Make significant contributions to the department’s teaching mission through course development and delivery to undergraduate and graduate students in one or more fields of specialization.