Data Science Position University of Iowa

Sep 26, 2019

The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Iowa invites applications for a tenure-track position in data science at the rank of assistant professor starting August 19, 2020.

Applicants must complete a Ph.D. in statistics or a related area prior to August 19, 2020. Candidates must be free to assume the duties of this position and be legally able to work in the United States on that date.

Excellent communication skills are essential. Research interests in areas of data science such as visualization, algorithms, statistical informatics, machine learning, and others are desirable. Successful applicants will demonstrate promise of excellence in scholarly research and teaching, with an interest in research collaboration. Opportunities exist for interdisciplinary research in medicine, public health, economics, environmental sciences, engineering, law, and justice.

Applicants should submit their applications online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). with reference to requisition #73767. To be considered, all application materials must be received by November 15, 2019. Screening will continue until the position is filled.

Required application materials include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, references' contact information, research and teaching statements, Ph.D. thesis abstract, publications, manuscripts in progress, and transcripts.

Three letters of reference should be sent directly to the search committee via email at stat-searchcommitteewa.edu. One letter must come from the applicant's academic advisor. Hard copies may be mailed to:

Faculty Search Committee
Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science
241 Schaeffer Hall
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

The department has 19 faculty members, including six Fellows of the American Statistical Association. It offers Ph.D. degrees in statistics, M.S. degrees in actuarial science and statistics, and B.S. degrees in actuarial science, statistics, and data science. Faculty research interests include computational statistics, statistical genetics, spatial statistics, Bayesian inference, time series, data visualization, statistical learning, and actuarial science. The department maintains Linux and Windows networks and has invested in the university's high-performance computing cluster ().

The University of Iowa, founded in 1847, serves over 33,000 students across more than 100 programs. Notable features include a large university-owned teaching hospital and the renowned Writers’ Workshop. The university and college are committed to diversity; all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, or disability.

The university is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.