Assistant Professor

The Department of Statistics at North Carolina State University was founded in 1941 by Gertrude M. Cox and is one of the oldest and largest statistics programs in the country. The primary function of the Department is to achieve outstanding research, teaching, mentoring, consulting and collaborations on campus and world-wide, within a cohesive department, where all students, faculty, and staff receive fair treatment.

The Department has approximately 40 faculty members, along with more than 260 undergraduate and 150 graduate students. We are the “birthplace” of SAS Institute, the world’s largest privately-owned software company, and one which specializes in statistical applications. The Department maintains a close relationship with SAS and other industry partners through student programs and activities.
https://statistics.sciences.ncsu.edu/research/research-areas/ The Department has expertise in a number of research areas (see https://statistics.sciences.ncsu.edu/research/research-areas/ ). Our graduate program, which is the top producer of statistics PhDs, is nationally recognized for graduate education and research, ranking #18 nationally in US News and World Reports (see https://statistics.sciences.ncsu.edu/know-us/rankings-awards-stats/ ); we also have a thriving online master’s program with approximately 100 students. NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world.

NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.

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• Climate and environmental statistics, including sustainability.
• Statistics in human health and health sciences, including biostatistics and bioinformatics.

• Develop and sustain an independent, externally funded research program that advances statistical methodology and applications in the relevant research area.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in statistics and related fields, and mentor doctoral students in research, dissertation development, and completion.
• Collaborate across disciplines to address complex scientific challenges through statistical and data science approaches, while contributing to the department’s academic mission and professional and university service.

Other Responsibilities

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Minimum Education and Experience

Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, or related field by the time of employment.

• Research expertise in statistics or a related field, with relevance to the designated application area.
• Potential to develop a sustained research program and contribute to peer-reviewed scholarship.
• Ability to teach statistics effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

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Required License(s) or Certification(s)

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Valid NC Driver's License required

Commercial Driver's License required

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/09/2026

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