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Tenure-Track Positions

The Department of Statistics at North Carolina State University seeks to hire multiple tenure-track faculty. All ranks will be considered. The start date is August 2020.

Applicants with interests and expertise in theoretical or methodological research in any area of statistics or biostatistics will be considered. Candidates with interests in data science, machine learning, and modern methods of data analysis more generally are encouraged to apply. The ability and desire to supervise graduate student research and to pursue excellence in teaching are essential.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/120549

The Department provides a dynamic environment for teaching, research and collaborations across disciplines. Inclusiveness and diversity are academic imperatives and are university goals: You will be expected to foster an environment that is supportive and welcoming of all groups. We are interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and have a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for students from underrepresented groups.

The Department’s location in the Research Triangle provides rich opportunities for interactions with industry; other universities, including Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and government agencies. Faculty enjoy collaborations with medical researchers at Duke, environmental scientists at the EPA research facility, pharmaceutical researchers at Glaxo-SmithKline, and software developers at SAS Institute, among many others. The Department is also a founding cooperator of the NSF-funded Statistical and Applied Mathematical Sciences Institute (SAMSI), located nearby in Research Triangle Park.

All applicants must have a Ph.D. in Statistics or Biostatistics or a related field by the time of employment. Review of applications will begin soon, and continue until the positions are filled. Questions about the search may be directed to the Search Committee Chair (stat_search@stat.ncsu.edu).

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women and members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. In addition, NC State University welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation or genetic information.