Statistics 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

Assistant Professor of Statistics (Limited Term) (Starting Fall 2027)

Position Description:

The Department of Statistics invites applications for four-year term positions at the rank of Assistant Professor of Statistics to begin July 1, 2027. The initial term of appointment is one academic year with the possibility of renewal for three additional years. A PhD in statistics or a related field is required by the date of appointment, as is a commitment to high-quality research and teaching in statistics and/or probability. Candidates will be expected to sustain an active research and publication agenda and to teach in the departmental undergraduate and graduate programs. Candidates with expertise in machine learning, big data, mathematical finance and probability theory are particularly encouraged to apply.

The department expects to support successful candidates with a generous research allowance. The expected teaching load is three semester-long courses per year.

The department currently consists of 36 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

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2026, and will continue until the positions are filled.

Qualifications:

PhD 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 Instructions:

All applications must be submitted through Columbia’s online Academic Search and Recruiting portal (ASR).

The application must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement and three confidential letters of recommendation.  Referees will be asked to upload letters via ASR.

Inquiries may be made to Jack Tomaselli at jt3067.columbia.edu

Salary range:

$95,000-$100,000 (nine month salary)

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

Founder’s Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Department of Statistics (Limited Term) (Starting Fall 2027)

Position Description:

The Department of Statistics invites applications for the 2027 Founder’s Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Department of Statistics at Columbia University. This fellowship seeks to bring exceptional scientists of outstanding potential to Columbia University. This two year or two and a half year fellowship is to begin between July and September 2027. There will be an opportunity to teach a course in the first year of the fellowship.  Candidates who elect this option will be given an additional semester of fellowship for a total of 2.5 years and those who do not elect this option will be given a fellowship for a total of 2 years. Applications in all areas of statistics and probability will be considered: the primary selection criterion will be the candidates’ exceptional promise to produce high quality and visible research. Candidates must have a PhD in statistics or related field by the date of appointment.

The Fellows will hold the rank of Postdoctoral Research Scientist in the Department of Statistics. Fellows will be expected to pursue a vigorous research agenda and to participate actively in the intellectual life of the Department. A competitive annual salary will be supplemented with additional funding for research and conference travel.

The Department currently consists of 36 faculty members and 60 PhD students. The department has been expanding rapidly and, like the University itself, is an extraordinarily vibrant 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.

Review of applications will begin on January 5, 2027 and will continue until the position is filled.

Qualifications:

PhD in statistics or related field by the date of appointment.

Application Instructions:

The application must include the following:

• A cover letter that explains your motivation for applying for this position, and indicates one or two potential mentors from the statistics faculty. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact potential mentors before applying and to mention such contact in their cover letter.

• A curriculum vitae (including a list of publications).

• A brief research statement that summarizes current research interests, past accomplishments, and future research goals. It should contain a short proposal for the research activities you plan to conduct while at Columbia.

• Three confidential letters of recommendation.  Referees will be asked to upload letters of recommendation in ASR.

Inquiries may be made to Jack Tomaselli ([email protected]).

Salary range:

$95,000-$100,000 (nine month salary)

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