Job Description:

Description



The University of Chicago Department of Statistics invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions in Statistics at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Statistical Methods and Applications.


The University of Chicago has the highest standards for scholarship and faculty quality, is dedicated to fundamental research, and has an inherently interdisciplinary structure that is very supportive of newly emerging research opportunities, and appointments may be made jointly with another department in the University.



Qualifications



Minimum qualifications:

• Completion of all requirements for a PhD in statistics or related field by the time of hire.

Preferred qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest in applying statistical methods to substantive applied problems.


• At least one year of university-level teaching experience, such as, but not limited to, a TA or instructor of record.


• At least one year of experience as a postdoctoral researcher.

Application Instructions



Applications must be submitted online through the University of Chicago's Academic Jobs website: apply.interfolio.com/134612. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2023, and will continue until all positions are filled.


The following materials are required:

• cover letter;


• curriculum vitae including a list of publications;


• research statement describing past and current research accomplishments and outlining future research plans;


• teaching statement, including description of teaching philosophy and experience. This statement may also include the candidate's experience in teaching diverse students (The University's Diversity Statement can be found at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity);


• three confidential letters of reference.

The following additional materials may be requested:

• up to three sample publications.

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