Description
The Department of Statistics & Data Science at Carnegie Mellon University (www.stat.cmu.edu) invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting in Fall 2027. The Department seeks strong candidates in all areas of statistics and data science, as well as related interdisciplinary fields. Potential areas of interest include but are not limited to statistical theory, large language models, social sciences, causality, physical sciences, statistical computing, sports analytics, and computational finance. Excellent candidates with other research interests will also be considered and are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications received by December 1st, 2026 are guaranteed to receive full consideration.
Qualifications
PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in PhD (or equivalent international degree generating program) at the time of application. Candidates will be expected to complete their PhD or equivalent degree no later than the start date of the appointment (August 2027).
Application Instructions
To apply for the position, interested candidates must include a cover letter, a complete curriculum vitae, a research statement including current and future interests, a statement of pedagogical interests, experiences and/or philosophies, and the names and contact information (email addresses) for writers of at least three letters of recommendation.
Applications, including all letters of recommendation, should be complete by December 1, 2026. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2026; the position will remain open until filled.
