Faculty Search

Open Rank Faculty Position in the Department of Statistics

The Department of Statistics at Stanford University invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured appointment at any rank and in any area of Statistics or Probability, broadly understood. Applicants should have demonstrated strong research abilities and exhibit a commitment to teaching and mentoring. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in statistics, data science, computer science, mathematics, or a related discipline at the time of appointment and will be expected to teach and advise students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The appointment is expected to begin on September 1, 2024.

Candidates should apply through Stanford Faculty Positions and submit:

A cover letter
Curriculum vitae (including a complete publication list)
A research and teaching statement (no more than three single-spaced pages)
Up to two representative publications or preprints
Reference information
- Non-tenured applicants should submit the names of three references who will be contacted upon submission of application.
- Applicants who currently hold tenure should submit three names of references. We will request letters of recommendation for a short list of finalists only.

Further information about Stanford’s Department of Statistics and other related searches may be found at our department website. Inquiries may be directed to search [at] stat.stanford.edu (search[at]stat[dot]stanford[dot]edu). The search committee will begin reviewing applications on November 15, 2023. Applications must be received by December 15, 2023, to be guaranteed consideration.

The Statistics Department, School of Humanities and Sciences and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an inclusive academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and outlooks. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these ideals.

The salary range for this position is $138K–$300K, for academic year 2023–24.

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.

Assistant Professor, Stanford Data Science and the Department of Statistics

Stanford Data Science and the Department of Statistics at Stanford University invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in data science, focusing on the theory and practice of learning from data. The departmental home of the appointee is Statistics with a faculty scholar role in the new Stanford Data Science unit.

Applicants should have demonstrated strong research abilities and exhibit a commitment to teaching and mentoring. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in statistics, data science, computer science, mathematics, or a related discipline at the time of appointment and will be expected to teach and advise students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The appointment is expected to begin on September 1, 2024.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute creatively and in depth to theoretical and applied data science through research, teaching and trainee mentorship. We are open to candidates working on a broad range of problems including but not limited to statistical methodology, applications, computation and theory. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills and will be able to actively contribute to our rapidly growing institute and their home department.

Candidates should apply through Stanford Faculty Positions and submit:

A cover letter
Curriculum vitae (including a complete publication list)
A research and teaching statement (no more than three single-spaced pages)
A brief (no more than 300 words) summary of their expected research program
Up to two representative publications or preprints
Contact information for at least three letters of recommendation

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on November 15, 2023. Applications must be received by December 15, 2023, to be guaranteed consideration.

Further information on Stanford Data Science may be found at datascience.stanford.edu and information on Stanford’s Department of Statistics and other related searches may be found at our department website. Inquiries may be directed to search [at] stat.stanford.edu (search[at]stat[dot]stanford[dot]edu).

Stanford Data Science, the Statistics Department, School of Humanities and Sciences and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an inclusive academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and outlooks. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these ideals.

The salary range for this position is $138,000–$146,500, for academic year 2023–24.

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Stein Fellow in Statistics or Probability

The Department of Statistics at Stanford University seeks applicants for a non-tenure track Stein Fellow position, for two years with possible extension to three years.

The Stein Fellowship is designed to be a career building step for new scholars. Our intention is to develop the next generation of leaders in statistics and related disciplines by offering a unique opportunity for the best young scholars to develop their expertise in both teaching and research. Opportunities will be offered for the fellow to participate in some of the department's ongoing research projects on statistical theory and methods as well as their applications to diverse subject areas. The Stein Fellow will have a light teaching load; two one quarter courses will be taught each academic year.

Applicants should have demonstrated strong research abilities and exhibit a commitment to teaching and mentoring. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in statistics, data science, computer science, mathematics, or a related discipline at the time of appointment. The appointment is expected to begin on September 1, 2024.

Candidates should apply through Academic Jobs Online and submit:

A cover letter
Curriculum vitae (including a complete publication list)
A research and teaching statement (no more than three single-spaced pages)
Up to two representative publications or preprints
Names of three references who will be contacted upon submission of application

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on November 15, 2023. Applications must be received by December 15, 2023, to be guaranteed consideration.

Further information on Stanford’s Department of Statistics and other related searches may be found at our department website. Inquiries may be directed to search [at] stat.stanford.edu (search[at]stat[dot]stanford[dot]edu).

The salary for this position is $100,829 for academic year 2023–24.

Stanford University has provided pay information representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.