Job Opportunities

William H. Kruskal Instructor of Statistics
Physical Sciences Division: Departments of Statistics

Position Description

The University of Chicago Department of Statistics invites applications for the position of William H. Kruskal Instructor. We seek recent or expected Ph.D. graduates doing advanced research with a connection to statistical theory, methodology and applications, probability theory, machine learning, or data science. Kruskal Instructor responsibilities include engagement in independent research and teaching up to three quarter-long courses per year in statistics or related fields. The appointment is for a term of up to three years.  

 The University of Chicago has the highest standards for scholarship and academic quality, is dedicated to fundamental research, and has an inherently inter-disciplinary structure that is very supportive of newly emerging research opportunities.

Qualifications

Required: Completion of all requirements for the Ph.D. in statistics, mathematics, computer science or a related field by the time of hire. 

Preferred: research interests related to those of faculty in the Department of Statistics https://stat.uchicago.edu/people/#faculty.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted online through the University of Chicago’s Academic Jobs website: https://apply.interfolio.com/132851. 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;
  • statement describing past and current research accomplishments and outlining future research plans;
  • teaching statement;
  • three confidential letters of reference, at least one of which addresses teaching ability.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All University departments and institutes are charged with building a faculty from a diversity of backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints; with cultivating an inclusive community that values freedom of expression; and with welcoming and supporting all their members.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

William H. Kruskal Instructor of Statistics, Committee on Computational and Applied Mathematics
Physical Sciences Division: Departments of Statistics

Position Description

The University of Chicago Department of Statistics invites applications for the position of William H. Kruskal Instructor. We seek recent or expected Ph.D. graduates doing advanced research with a connection to applied mathematics, computational mathematics, or machine learning. Kruskal Instructor responsibilities include engagement in independent research and teaching up to three quarter-long courses per year. The appointment is for a term of up to three years.

 The University of Chicago has the highest standards for scholarship and academic quality, is dedicated to fundamental research, and has an inherently inter-disciplinary structure that is very supportive of newly emerging research opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications: Completion of all requirements for the Ph.D. in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or a related field by the time of hire. 

Preferred qualifications: research interests related to those of faculty in the Committee on Computational and Applied Mathematics https://cam.uchicago.edu/people/#faculty.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted online through the University of Chicago’s Academic Jobs website: https://apply.interfolio.com/132845. 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;
  • statement describing past and current research accomplishments and outlining future research plans;
  • teaching statement;
  • three confidential letters of reference, at least one of which addresses teaching ability.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All University departments and institutes are charged with building a faculty from a diversity of backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints; with cultivating an inclusive community that values freedom of expression; and with welcoming and supporting all their members.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

Assistant Professor, Committee on Computational and Applied Mathematics
Department of Statistics, Physical Sciences Division

The University of Chicago Department of Statistics invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Computational and Applied Mathematics (CAM) at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful applicant will be a member of the interdisciplinary Committee on Computational and Applied Mathematics (CCAM) and join other Statistics faculty who support the graduate programs in CAM at the University of Chicago. 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 the PhD in applied mathematics, mathematics, statistics, or related field to computation and applied mathematics by the time of hire.

Preferred qualifications:

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

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted online through the University of Chicago’s Academic Jobs website: https://apply.interfolio.com/132191. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2023 and will continue until all positions are filled.

The following materials are required:

  • cover letter;
  • curriculum vitae including a list of publications;
  • statement describing past and current research accomplishments and outlining future research plans;
  • a teaching statement, which 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 materials are optional:

  • up to three sample publications.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All University departments and institutes are charged with building a faculty from a diversity of backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints; with cultivating an inclusive community that values freedom of expression; and with welcoming and supporting all their members.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

Assistant Professor, Statistics
Department of Statistics, Physical Sciences Division

Position 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: https://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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All University departments and institutes are charged with building a faculty from a diversity of backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints; with cultivating an inclusive community that values freedom of expression; and with welcoming and supporting all their members.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

Associate Professor, Statistics
Department of Statistics, Physical Sciences Division

Position Description

The University of Chicago Department of Statistics invites applications for tenured faculty positions at the rank of Associate Professor. The search is open to all areas of statistics, broadly interpreted, including theoretical and applied statistics, computation, probability, and applied mathematics.

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:

  • A PhD in statistics or related field.

Preferred qualifications:

  • At least three years of university-level teaching experience as an instructor of record.
  • A demonstrated track record of mentoring PhD students and/or postdoctoral researchers.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted online through the University of Chicago’s Academic Jobs website: https://apply.interfolio.com/134614. 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;
  • 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All University departments and institutes are charged with building a faculty from a diversity of backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints; with cultivating an inclusive community that values freedom of expression; and with welcoming and supporting all their members.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

Instructional Professor, Statistics
Department of Statistics, Physical Sciences Division

Position Description

The Department of Statistics in the Physical Sciences Division at the University of Chicago invites applications for one or more teaching positions as an Instructional Professor (open rank) to help us continue to develop our undergraduate educational mission.  The selected candidate(s) will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Instructional Professor, Associate Instructional Professor, or Instructional Professor, depending on qualifications. The appointment(s) will be for a term of up to five years, renewable. This is a career-track position with potential progression, competitive salary, and benefits.

Position responsibilities include teaching, ongoing professional development, and non-classroom instructional, or service duties as needed. Expected start date is September 1, 2024.

The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and the University.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Completion of all requirements for a Ph.D. in statistics, or related field where statistical concepts or methods play an important role.
  • At least one year of college-level teaching experience, either as an instructor of record or as a teaching assistant.

Preferred:

  • College-level teaching experience in applied or theoretical statistics.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted online through the University of Chicago’s Academic Jobs, apply.interfolio.com/134932.  Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2023 and will continue until all positions are filled. 

The following materials are required:

  • cover letter;
  • current curriculum vitae, including teaching experience and publications;
  • Syllabi of courses previously taught and/or designed by the candidate or sample syllabi of proposed courses 
  • description of teaching philosophy and experience;
  • three confidential letters of recommendation, at least two of which must address teaching ability.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All University departments and institutes are charged with building a faculty from a diversity of backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints; with cultivating an inclusive community that values freedom of expression; and with welcoming and supporting all their members.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

Associate Professor/Professor, Data Science

The University of Chicago: Physical Sciences Division

Description

The University of Chicago invites applications for tenured faculty positions at the rank of Associate Professor, and at the rank of Full Professor, in the area of Data Science. Appointments may be made in either the Department of Computer Science or the Department of Statistics, jointly between Statistics and Computer Science, or jointly with another department in the University.

The University of Chicago is implementing an ambitious plan for research and education in Data Science including new academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels and new cross-disciplinary research programs. The Data Science Institute (datascience.uchicago.edu) is a collaboration among the Department of Computer Science (cs.uchicago.edu), the Department of Statistics (stat.uchicago.edu), and other units on campus. Topics of interest include artificial intelligence, machine learning, data visualization, fairness and data ethics, societal impact of data, data engineering, natural language processing, and high dimensional statistical inference, but we encourage applications from all researchers focused on developing the foundations and practice of Data Science as an emerging field. The Data Science Institute focuses on research that advances fundamental theories at the intersection of data science, artificial intelligence, statistics, and computing in the context of real world and domain-specific problems. The Committee on Data Science (codas.uchicago.edu) is the home for data science education programs. The larger data science community at the University of Chicago includes the Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago (TTIC), the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and Argonne National Laboratory.

Members of the faculty are expected to lead research programs that will produce significant contributions to a field, and teach and mentor at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Qualifications

Required: A PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field. Candidates must have evidence of leadership in their field, successful independent research, and a demonstrated track record of mentoring PhD students and/or postdoctoral researchers.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted online through the University of Chicago’s Academic Jobs website:

Associate Professor: apply.interfolio.com/136124

Full Professor: apply.interfolio.com/136126

Review of applications will begin on December 7, 2023 and will continue until all positions are filled.

The following materials are required:

  • cover letter;
  • curriculum vitae including a list of publications;
  • statement describing past and current research accomplishments and outlining future research plans;
  • description of teaching and mentoring philosophy and experience;

The following materials may be requested:

  • up to three sample publications
  • names of three or more people who can provide confidential letters of recommendation.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All University departments and institutes are charged with building a faculty from a diversity of backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints; with cultivating an inclusive community that values freedom of expression; and with welcoming and supporting all their members.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.


Equal  Employment Opportunity Statement

All University departments and institutes are charged with building a faculty from a diversity of backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints; with cultivating an inclusive community that values freedom of expression; and with welcoming and supporting all their members.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.