Job Summary: Applications are sought for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Statistics at Purdue University, with a target start date of August 2025.
Responsibilities: Responsibilities for this position include the development of a successful research program, securing external funding, teaching and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students, and contributing to the department’s mission through service.
Position Qualifications: We seek outstanding candidates with a PhD in statistics, biostatistics, computer science or another related field at the time of appointment. We invite applications from candidates interested in all areas of statistics, data science, AI, applied disciplines and interdisciplinary applications.
Application Procedure
Applicants should apply online to careers.purdue.edu/job/Assistant-Professor-of-Statistics/…. A background check will be required for employment. Review of applications and interviews will begin in November 22, 2024, and new applications will continue to be considered until positions are filled. Inquiries can be sent to bhadra@purdue.edu.
The following materials are required:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae including a list of publications
- Statement of research
- Statement of teaching
- Three letters of recommendation
A background check is required for employment in this position.
Company Information
The Department of Statistics at Purdue University is a leading center of statistics research and education. The department currently consists of around 35 tenured or tenure-track faculty members, over 150 graduate students and over 200 undergraduate statistics majors. Many faculty members hold joint or courtesy appointments in departments and colleges across Purdue University and substantial collaborative opportunities exist. Purdue University, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), has been particularly recognized for exceptionally strong agriculture, business, engineering and science programs. The main campus of the university is located in West Lafayette, IN, approximately 60 miles northwest of Indianapolis and 110 miles southeast of Chicago. For more information, see https://www.stat.purdue.edu.
Purdue University’s College of Science is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including scholarship, instruction, and engagement. Salary and benefits are competitive. For more information on dual-career services, visit: www.purdue.edu/hr/hiring/dualcareer/index.php.