Columbia HomeStatistics and AI: Associate Professor or Professor (Starting Fall 2027)
Position Description:
The Department of Statistics at Columbia University invites applications for a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with a research focus on statistics and artificial intelligence. We seek outstanding candidates whose research advances the foundations, methodology, or applications of statistics and AI, including the statistical and probabilistic foundations of machine learning and large language models, generative modeling, and AI methods for scientific discovery. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The department expects to support the successful candidate with a generous research allowance. The expected teaching load is two semester-long courses per year.
The department currently consists of 40 faculty members and 60 PhD students. The department has been expanding rapidly and, like the University itself, is an extraordinarily vibrant academic community. We are especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching and/or service will contribute to the excellence of the academic community. For further information about the department and our activities, centers, research areas, and curricular programs, please go to our web page at: http://www.stat.columbia.edu
Qualifications:
PhD in statistics, probability, computer science, mathematics, or a closely related field is required, as is a commitment to high quality research and teaching in statistics and/or probability.
Demonstrated strong commitment to teaching, advising, and research is desired. Candidates should also evince intellectual leadership and impact on the field and potential for significant contributions to the department, University, and wider scholarly community.
Application Process:
All applications must be submitted through Columbia’s online Academic Search and Recruiting portal (ASR): apply.interfolio.com/195083
The application must include the following:
- A cover letter
- A curriculum vitae (including a list of publications)
- A statement of teaching philosophy
- A research statement
- The names of 3 references—references will be asked to upload letters of recommendation on the applicant’s behalf
Review of applications begins on November 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Inquiries may be made to Jack Tomaselli at [email protected]
Salary range:
$150,000–$300,000.
Pay Transparency Disclosure:
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Assistant Professor (Starting Fall 2027)
Position Description:
The Department of Statistics invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin July 1, 2027. A Ph.D. in statistics or a related field by July 1, 2027 is required. Candidates will be expected to sustain an active research and publication agenda and to teach in the departmental undergraduate and graduate programs. The field of research is open to any area of statistics and probability.
The Department, like the University itself, is an extraordinarily vibrant academic community. For further information about the Department and our programs, please go to our webpage at: http://www.stat.columbia.edu
Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in statistics or a related field by the date of appointment is required, as is a commitment to high-quality research and teaching in statistics and/or probability.
Application Process:
All applications must be submitted through Columbia’s online Academic Search and Recruiting portal (ASR): apply.interfolio.com/194768
The application must include the following:
- A cover letter
- A curriculum vitae (including a list of publications)
- A statement of teaching philosophy
- A research statement
- The names of 3 references—references will be asked to upload letters of recommendation on the applicant’s behalf
Review of applications begins on November 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Inquiries may be made to Jack Tomaselli at [email protected]
Salary range:
$135,000–$165,000.
Pay Transparency Disclosure:
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran