Assistant Professor Department of Statistics University of California Berkeley

Assistant Professor, Department of Statistics

Position overview

Position title:

Assistant Professor.
Salary range:
The current base salary range for this position is $80,800 – $128,700 (9-month academic year salary), however, off-scale salary and other components of pay can yield compensation higher than this range.
Anticipated start: 7/1/2026.
Review timeline: 11/12/2025.

Application Window
Open date:
October 14, 2025.
Final date:
Friday, Nov 14, 2025 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description:
The Department of Statistics in the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS) at the University of California, Berkeley seeks up to three approved tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level.

The Department seeks applicants from all research areas in Statistics and Probability, with priority given to overall originality and research potential. The research areas include theoretical, applied, computational statistics; probability; interdisciplinary applications; adjacent fields such as machine learning.

One of the three positions will focus on AI, Inequality, and Society (AIIS), part of a cluster across multiple units. This focuses on algorithmic fairness, AI and the economy, functioning of AI software within sociotechnical systems, social and behavioral impacts of AI, AI and education, generative AI, large language models and responsible AI in societal settings.

The Berkeley Department ranks top internationally. Since its inception in 1955, its graduates and faculty have shaped foundations of Statistics. It is proud of its interdisciplinary nature, collaborating across medicine, public health, social sciences, computer science.

The department is committed to supporting faculty family needs, including dual-career couples and single parents. We welcome candidates with non-traditional career paths, time off for family, or achievements outside academia. For relocation info, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Basic qualifications required at time of application:

• PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrollment in a PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.

Document requirements:

• Cover Letter – 1-2 pages indicating the position you wish to be considered for and a brief overview of your qualifications.
• Curriculum Vitae – Most recently updated CV with complete list of publications and discussion of prior and proposed academic, professional and public service activities.
• Research Statement – Discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans, including publication record, awards, presentations, inclusive research practices, future research areas.
• Teaching Statement – Discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, future teaching interests, mentoring, inclusive curriculum, and pedagogy.
• Service Statement – Discuss prior and proposed academic, professional and public service activities, committee service, outreach.
• Publication (1) – Statement beginning with manuscript title and author list summarizing significance of the selected publication.
• Publication (2) – Same as above.
• Publication (3) – Same as above.
• Authorization to Release Information Form – Completed and uploaded if selected.

Reference requirements
: 3-5 letters of reference. Letters should be uploaded as early as possible, preferably by the Final date to receive applications. Apply link:

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UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. EEO statement:
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

Berkeley, CA