Statistics-Assistant or Associate Professor Position

University of Washington (Statistics – Assistant or Associate Professor)

The Provost of the University of Washington has launched a major effort focused on Data-Driven Discovery, with a commitment to hire several new faculty in this area. In support of this effort, we are seeking candidates for a full-time Tenure-Track Assistant (0116) or Tenured Associate (0102) Professor position in the Department of Statistics at the University of Washington. This would be a full-time, multi-year, 9-month service period appointment. Applicants must have their Ph.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) by the start of the appointment.

We encourage applications from exceptional candidates with a particular focus on machine learning and large-scale statistical analysis, and with a track record in applications. Duties of this appointment include research, undergraduate and graduate teaching in statistics, and service. The new faculty will also participate in the UW eScience Institute.

Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, and arrange for at least three (and no more than six) letters of recommendation to be submitted. All application materials should be submitted online at: apply.interfolio.com/33020

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by December 31, 2015 are guaranteed full consideration. Questions about the position should be directed to search@stat.washington.edu.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.