Assistant Professor of Statistics Focus in Data Science

Position Overview

Title:

Assistant Professor of Statistics with a focus on Data Science
. The University of Rhode Island invites applications for this tenure‑track position, starting in Academic Year 2026–2027. The position will remain open until filled, with priority given to applications received by January 5, 2026.

Location:

University of Rhode Island (URI), Kingston, RI. The main campus is located near Providence, Boston, and New York.

• Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in statistics and data science.
• Support the development of the data science programs.
• Maintain an active research agenda.
• Pursue external funding opportunities.
• Advise and supervise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Participate in service activities and provide consulting support to students and faculty within the Department, College, and University.

• Ph.D. in statistics, biostatistics, data science, or a closely related discipline (degree must be earned before 31 August 2026).
• Demonstrated ability to conduct academic research and publish in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Ability and interest in teaching graduate and/or undergraduate courses in statistics and data science.
• Potential to develop and maintain a collaborative, externally funded research program.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and populations.

• Research interests in areas such as computational statistics, machine‑learning–based statistical methods, large language models (LLMs), reinforcement learning (RL), analysis of large datasets, data‑centric AI, and image analysis.
• Experience in curriculum development at undergraduate or graduate levels.
• Experience advising or mentoring students.
• Interest in developing collaborative research or consulting to support interdisciplinary programs across the Department and the University.
• Willingness to engage in service and outreach activities.
• Ability to support the recruitment and retention of students.

The University of Rhode Island is committed to equal opportunity, inclusivity, equity, and diversity. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected characteristics. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by contacting the URI benefits office.