Tenure-track Assistant Professor position – University of Pittsburgh

The Department of Statistics at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for one tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin in September 2025, pending budgetary approval. We encourage candidates from all areas of research to apply. Minimal requirements include having a Ph.D. in statistics or a closely related field by September 1, 2025, a strong research agenda, evidence of ability to teach both undergraduate and graduate students, and the promise of attracting external funding.

Additional information about the department is at www.stat.pitt.edu. For informal inquiries about the position contact Dr. Yu Cheng at yucheng@pitt.edu. Candidates should apply online at the Talent Center requisition with a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, and a diversity statement, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to pittstat@pitt.edu.

The review of applications will begin October 15, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and fostering a culturally diverse environment.  Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills and ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in support of a diverse community are required.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.