Lincoln Laboratory

Operations Research and Statistics Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

Lincoln Laboratory$100K — $150K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • PhD in Operations Research, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field by employment start date.
  • Demonstrated potential for research excellence in Operations Research and Statistics.
  • Experience or knowledge in Data Science, Optimization, Machine Learning, AI, and/or Analytics.
  • Strong teaching capabilities at undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • Ability to contribute to high-impact application areas.

Responsibilities

  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Operations Research, Statistics, and Data Science.
  • Conduct original research in Operations Research and Statistics or related fields.
  • Collaborate with other faculty to enhance the academic curriculum.
  • Engage in mentorship activities for students and junior faculty.
  • Develop innovative methodologies for teaching and research.

Benefits

  • Supportive mentorship for new faculty members.
  • Exceptional environment for scientific inquiry and research.
  • Commitment to an inclusive and welcoming culture.
Full Job Description
Description

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management at 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in Operations Research and Statistics (OR/Stat) beginning July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as possible. Strong applicants will demonstrate the potential for research and teaching excellence in any of the sub-fields of Operations Research and Statistics, including Data Science, Optimization, Statistics, Analytics (including applied Machine Learning and AI), and/or Operations Research broadly construed. We are especially interested in candidates who can build a strong methodological research base, contribute to application areas of high impact, and successfully teach in our undergraduate, MBA, MBAnalytics, and/or PhD programs. Duties will include teaching undergraduate and/or graduate level courses in Operations Research, Statistics, and Data Science, and conducting original scholarly research in Operations Research, Statistics, Data Science, or related fields. The MIT Sloan School of Management offers supportive mentorship to new faculty, an exceptional environment for scientific inquiry, and a strong commitment to an inclusive, welcoming culture.

Qualifications

Applicants should possess a PhD in Operations Research, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related relevant field by the start of employment.

Application Instructions

Applications must include an up-to-date curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, a personal statement describing research experience and aspirations, and a personal statement describing teaching aspirations and any teaching experience.

Applications should be submitted in full by November 10, 2025.

Applicants are encouraged to initiate the submission of their materials by October 16, 2025 (10 days prior to the INFORMS Annual Meeting) in order to facilitate the potential for discussions at the meeting.

About Lincoln Laboratory

Lincoln Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center that conducts research and development in technology areas relevant to national security. The laboratory is operated by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and is located in Lexington, Massachusetts. Lincoln Laboratory's research areas include air and missile defense, cyber security, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, communications and information technology, and advanced electronics. The laboratory was founded in 1951 and has been responsible for many technological innovations, including the development of the first air traffic control system and the first satellite navigation system. The laboratory has a staff of over 3,000 employees, including scientists, engineers, and support staff.
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