Faculty Positions

Department of Statistics at Columbia University

Positions

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) Position starting Fall 2024

Position Description: The Department of Statistics invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin July 1st, 2024. A Ph.D. in statistics or a related field by July 1st, 2024 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. We are especially interested in candidates who through their research, teaching and/or service will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. For further information about the Department and our programs, please go to our webpage at: http://www.stat.columbia.edu

Qualifications: Ph.D. in statistics or a related field by the date of appointment, 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 Recruitment of Academic Search and Recruitment  portal (ARS) http://apply.interfolio.com/132238 and must include the following materials:  cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, research statement and the names of 3 references, who will be asked to upload letters of recommendation on their behalf.

Salary Range or Pay Grade: $120,000-$135,000

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.

Inquiries may be made to Dood Kalicharan at dk@stat.columbia.edu

Review of applications begins on November 15, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran


Founder’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Position starting Fall 2024

Position Description: The Department of Statistics invites applications for the 2024 Founder’s Postdoctoral Fellowship in Statistics at Columbia University. This fellowship seeks to bring exceptional scientists of outstanding potential to Columbia University. This two-year fellowship, with no teaching obligations, is to begin between July and September 2024. The Fellow will hold the rank of postdoctoral research scientist in the Department of Statistics. A competitive annual salary will be supplemented with generous funding for conference travel and research support.

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. Fellows will be expected to pursue a vigorous research agenda and to participate actively in the intellectual life of the Department.

The Department currently consists of 38 faculty members and 55 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 diversity and excellence of the academic community.

Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. 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 or related field by the date of appointment

Application Instructions: All applications must be submitted through Columbia’s online Academic Search and Recruiting portal (ASR). http://apply.interfolio.com/136121

The application must include the following:

  • A cover letter that explains your motivation for applying for this position and indicates your choice of mentors from the statistics
  • A curriculum vitae (including a list of publications)
  • A brief research statement that summarizes current research interests, past accomplishments, and future research It should contain a short proposal for the research activities you plan to conduct while at Columbia.
  • The names of 3 references—references will be asked to upload letters of recommendation in

Review of applications begins on January 13, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be made to Dood Kalicharan at dk@stat.columbia.edu.

Salary range:  $70,000-$100,000

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.


Adjunct Faculty Positions Starting Fall 2023

Position Description: The Department of Statistics at Columbia University invites applications for adjunct faculty positions for the academic year of 2023-2024. We are looking for experienced professionals with expertise in statistics, probability, computation, and/or data science and an interest in teaching and mentoring curious and energetic students in a statistics classroom. Adjunct faculty teaches at most one course each semester. The department offers a wide range of courses in statistics, probability, and data science at both undergraduate and graduate levels. A robust proportion of our courses are offered in the late afternoons and evenings.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in statistics or a related field by the date of appointment, as is a commitment to high-quality teaching in statistics, probability, or data science. Preference will be given to applicants with previous teaching experiences and strong communication skills.

Application Instructions: All applications must be made through Columbia University’s Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system https://apply.interfolio.com/124535.

Please upload the following required materials: CV, a short statement on teaching interest and teaching philosophy, sample teaching materials (optional), and up to two names of references (optional).

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Fall semester deadline is May 1, 2023; Spring deadline is Oct 1, 2023; and Summer deadline is Feb 1, 2024.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran