Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
About The Position
One Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position Department of Statistics Rutgers University-New Brunswick, School of Arts & Sciences The Department of Statistics of Rutgers University seeks outstanding applicants for a tenure track position of the rank of Assistant Professor to start in Fall 2026. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in statistics or related fields. Responsibilities of this position include: teaching and supervising both undergraduate and graduate students, and conducting original research in statistics, AI and data science broadly defined. Our search will prioritize AI/ML/Data Science with applications in scientific discovery, but we will consider excellent applications in all areas of Statistics and Data Science. Pursuit of external research funding is expected. Interested individuals should apply online through https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/262415 providing curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and arranging for submission and contact information of at least three confidential letters of reference. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early. In addition to the department chair, our faculty members welcome the opportunities to assist with any inquiries about this position. Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEO ) Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement .
Requirements
- Applicants must have a Ph.D. in statistics or related fields.
- Interested individuals should apply online through https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/262415 providing curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and arranging for submission and contact information of at least three confidential letters of reference.
Responsibilities
- teaching and supervising both undergraduate and graduate students
- conducting original research in statistics, AI and data science broadly defined
- Pursuit of external research funding is expected
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
