Professor of Statistics at The University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Description



The Department of Statistics at the University of Chicago invites applications for a tenured faculty position at the rank of Full Professor in the area of Probability, broadly interpreted to include all aspects of probability relevant to Statistics, Computation, and Applied Mathematics. Applicants are expected to be recognized leaders in their field, with a demonstrated research excellence appropriate to the rank. Duties will include leading research programs that will produce significant contributions to a field, and teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels.



Qualifications



Required: A PhD in Statistics, Mathematics or related field. Candidates must have evidence of leadership in their field, successful independent research, and a demonstrated track record of mentoring PhD students and/or postdoctoral researchers.



Application Instructions



Applications must be submitted online through the University of Chicago's Academic Jobs website: http://apply.interfolio.com/155076.


Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.


The following materials are required:

• cover letter;


• curriculum vitae including a list of publications;


• Research statement describing past and current research accomplishments and outlining future research plans;


• Teaching statement describing teaching/mentoring experience and philosophies

• up to three sample publications;


• names of three or more people who can provide confidential letters of recommendation.