Assistant Professor (Limited Term)

Columbia University
$95,000 - $100,000
United States, New York, New York
535 West 116th Street (Show on map)
Jan 26, 2025
Columbia University in the City of New York: Arts and Sciences Core - Academic: Department of Statistics Location 01 Open Date Oct 09, 2024 Salary Range or Pay Grade $95,000 - $100,000 Description The Department of Statistics invites applications for four-year term positions at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2025. The initial term of appointment is one academic year with the possibility of renewal for three additional years. A PhD in statistics or a related field by the date of appointment is required, as is a commitment to high quality research and teaching in statistics and/or probability. Candidates will be expected to sustain an active research and publication agenda and to teach in the departmental undergraduate and graduate programs. Candidates with expertise in machine learning, big data, mathematical finance and probability theory are particularly encouraged to apply. The department expects to support successful candidates with a generous research allowance. The expected teaching load is three semester-long courses per year. The department currently consists of 40 faculty members and 73 PhD students. The department has been expanding rapidly and, like the University itself, is an extraordinarily vibrant academic community. We are especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching and/or service will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. For further information about the department and our activities, centers, research areas, and curricular programs, please go to our web page at: http://www.stat.columbia.edu Qualifications PhD in statistics or a related field by the date of appointment is required, as is a commitment to high quality research and teaching in statistics and/or probability. Application Instructions All applications must be submitted through Columbia's online Academic Search and Recruiting portal (ASR). The application must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement and the names of 3 references, who will be asked to upload letters of recommendation. Inquiries may be made to Dood Kalicharan at dk@stat.columbia.edu Review of applications begins on December 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.