Assistant Professor, Statistics, College of Arts and Sciences

Applications are invited for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in statistics within the Department of Mathematical Sciences, which offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees in statistics through its Division of Statistics and Data Science.

Candidates from all areas of statistics will receive full consideration.

This position will contribute to the department’s research interest in statistical methods for big data—including, but not limited to, high-dimensional data analysis, statistical machine learning, computational statistics, and uncertainty quantification—with applications in areas such as imaging, spatial, network, and genomics data.

The appointment is expected to begin on August 15, 2026. Review of applicants will begin on November 17, 2025, but the position will remain open until filled.

The standard teaching load for research-active faculty is six credit hours per semester. New faculty receive a 25% teaching reduction and reduced service role in each of the first two years.

The department is dedicated to excellence in both research and teaching. Statistics faculty in the department are involved in both methodological and interdisciplinary research. They have diverse areas of research interests, which include scalable Bayesian methods, spatial statistics, high-dimensional data analysis, statistical machine learning, uncertainty quantification, statistical genomics, analysis of network data, and survey sampling.

• Maintain an active research program in statistics.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in statistics, such as Probability and Statistics, Applied Regression Analysis, Mathematical Statistics, and Statistical Computing.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• Fill service roles for the university and statistics community, such as serving as a peer reviewer for statistics journals and participating in department and college committees, including undergraduate and graduate student advising and exam committees.

• PhD degree in Statistics or a closely related field with a focus on statistics, to be obtained before the date of appointment.

Applicants must submit a statement about teamwork (maximum one page).

Applicants must submit the following documents online or on Mathjobs.org:

• Cover letter.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Research description.
• Teaching experience description (if applicable) and philosophy.

Applicants must also arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted via Mathjobs.org or sent to ludwigsy.edu.

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support well-being, financial security, and work-life balance.

• Comprehensive tuition remission for the employee and eligible dependents.
• Robust retirement plans: choice between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP); UC contributes 14–18% of salary based on position.
• Generous time‑off policy, including vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, additional end‑of‑year paid time off, 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Flexible spending accounts and wellness programs.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.

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