Available Positions: Overview

We currently have multiple available positions.

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Assistant Professor: Statistics

The Department of Statistics and Operations Research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has an opening for a tenure-track position in the area of statistics at the assistant professor level starting July 1, 2025.

Candidates are required to have a doctorate (or foreign equivalent) in statistics or a related field by the start date of the appointment. The Department is seeking candidates who have strong training and an established research record in statistics or machine learning. The successful candidate will be comfortable with teaching courses in theoretical and applied statistics at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as introductory courses in the department. The potential for interaction with other groups in the department and the university will be a positive factor in the consideration of candidates.

The University of North Carolina serves the full complement of citizens of this state, and beyond. We welcome candidates who will build a culture and community within the university to effectively and equitably engage students, faculty, staff, citizens, elected officials, and other stakeholders who hail from across the state and beyond.

We will begin considering candidates after November 1, 2024, and will continue accepting applications until the position is filled. The application package should include a cover letter, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, representative papers, and a list of relevant graduate courses taken. Applicants should also arrange for four letters of recommendation. At least one of the letters should include an evaluation of the applicant’s teaching ability. Application materials and letters of recommendation must be submitted in electronic form only; click on https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/289069 to apply for this position.

Questions should be directed to the Statistics and Operations Research Faculty Search Committee at [email protected]. Further information about the Department of Statistics and Operations Research is at http://stor.unc.edu.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Assistant Professor: Joint Position in STOR/SDSS

The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (UNC Chapel Hill) aims to contribute to the burgeoning field of data-oriented modeling and analysis, to solve pressing problems in healthcare, business, transportation, engineering, and other domains, and to study the implications of the usage of data science tools on society at large. The School of Data Science and Society (SDSS) will also be developing a core curriculum for training the next generation of data scientists at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Given the highly interdisciplinary nature of this field, the SDSS and the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) of UNC Chapel Hill are planning a cluster hire to attract outstanding tenure–track faculty whose research and teaching interests lie at the intersection of data science and Mathematics (MATH), Statistics & Operations Research (STOR), or Computer Science (CS). The STOR/SDSS joint hire will have their tenure homes in STOR with a half-time appointment in SDSS. The successful candidate will contribute to the teaching and research mission of both units. New hires will help build undergraduate and graduate programs with a strong quantitative core and many interdisciplinary options. As a part of this overarching initiative to deepen and expand research and teaching related to data science, applications are invited at the rank of Assistant Professor – with a starting date of July 01, 2025.

The STOR department is organized around four areas: theoretical and applied statistics, probability,stochastic modeling, and optimization. Faculty in the department conduct fundamental research in these areas and collaborate with other parts of UNC, including health care, medicine, public health, and environmental sciences. The ideal candidate for this position would be someone with primary expertise in one of the STOR department’s core areas at the intersection with data science, including machine learningand modern artificial intelligence, and the potential for developing significant collaborations with the SDSS. Consistent with current SDSS themes, candidates with some background in machine learning/artificial intelligence or healthcare applications are particularly urged to apply. While the position will be joint, the tenure home will be STOR.

Candidates must possess a PhD (or foreign equivalent) in Statistics, Operations Research, or some closely related field by the start date of the appointment. Applicants are also expected to have a strong track record in research, teaching, and service commensurate with the level of the appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to direct an independent research program supported by extramural funding, participate in data science activities, and teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels through the STOR department and SDSS.

We will begin considering candidates after November 1, 2024, and will continue accepting applications until the position is filled. The application package should include a cover letter, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, and representative papers. Candidates should also include a list of relevant courses taken and arrange for four letters of recommendation, at least one of which should evaluate the applicant’s teaching ability. Application materials and letters of recommendation must be submitted electronically; click on https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/289373 to apply for this position.

For further information on SDSS or the STOR department, please visit https://datascience.unc.edu and https://stor.unc.edu, or contact the faculty search committee at [email protected].

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Assistant Professor: Cybersecurity, Forensic Science, Ethical Artificial Intelligence, Responsible Machine Learning, Social Good, Fairness, and Related Domains

The Department of Statistics and Operations Research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has an opening for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level starting July 1, 2025.

The department is seeking candidates with a doctorate (or foreign equivalent) in statistics, operations research, industrial and systems engineering, or a related field. The ideal candidate would have strong methodological training in statistics and/or operations research and have application interests in areas such as cybersecurity, forensic science, ethical artificial intelligence, responsible machine learning, social good and fairness or other related domains. Candidates are expected to highlight the connection between their research and their application focus in their cover letters. Duties of this position include teaching, research, and service. The hired candidate will be expected to teach courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels at the intersection of their expertise and the needs of the department.

This position is part of a cluster hire at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that also involves positions in the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Philosophy. Although this position is housed fully in the Department of Statistics and Operations Research, the ideal candidate will have research and/or teaching interests that make substantive connections with related fields and would be excited to engage in cross-disciplinary conversations and collaborations.

For inquiries, please contact [email protected] . Further information about the Department of Statistics and Operations Research is at http://stor.unc.edu.

Professor of the Practice (Fixed-Term Position Intended for Individuals with Meaningful Industry Experience)

Applications are invited for a full-time fixed-term position at the Professor of the Practice level, beginning July 1^st, 2025.

The Department is looking for individuals with meaningful industry experience in areas related to Statistics, Operations Research, and/or Data Science. The Professor of Practice will be responsible for creating and supervising practicum courses at the M.S. and undergraduate levels, and will be the Department’s main point of contact with industry partners. This is a non-tenure track position with an initial contract of three years, with the possibility of renewal.

The primary purpose of this position is to help the Department create a robust set of courses for students to work on real world problems and develop the experience they will need to enter the job market. The successful candidate will have years of experience leading teams working on quantitative problems involving data analysis and decision making, preferably in a diverse set of areas, e.g., healthcare, finance, logistics, marketing, technology, etc. The position will also involve the mentoring of M.S. students, in particular, in relation to communication and presentation skills needed to enter careers in data science, operations research, and statistical consulting. In addition, the position will be expected to engage with other faculty members and help organize events between industry and academia.

Prospective candidates should hold a graduate degree (M.S. or doctoral degree) in Statistics, Operations Research, Data Science, or related fields.

Review of applications will begin on October 20^th, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

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Teaching Assistant Professor

Applications are invited for a full-time fixed-term position at the Teaching Assistant Professor level, beginning July 2025.

The Department is looking for individuals with experience in, or strong potential for, teaching Statistics and Data Science at the undergraduate level, and for contributing to the academic program development and pedagogy of the Department. This is a non-tenure track position with an initial contract of three years that is subsequently considered for renewals, with the possibility of eventual promotions to higher ranks (Teaching Associate Professor, Teaching Professor) and longer-term contracts with an intended career trajectory.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide instruction for large-enrollment introductory service courses, utilizing appropriate technology enhancements and pedagogy techniques, but with opportunities to teach and potentially design upper-level courses as well. The successful candidate will teach six undergraduate courses over a two-semester academic year. The position will also be required to provide advising and mentoring for undergraduate students majoring in Statistics and Analytics. Additionally, the position must maintain active involvement and engage in teamwork within the department by serving on departmental committees and supporting departmental initiatives and other projects as they arise.Supplemental summer teaching assignments are generally available for those interested, for additional compensation.

Candidates with a PhD (or foreign equivalent) in Statistics, Operations Research, Mathematics, or a related field are encouraged to apply.

Review of applications will begin on December 8, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

Applications only accepted through this posting: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/289002

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a vibrant center of scientific discovery and innovation, with a commitment to collaboration. Our centers of excellence span diverse areas of Data Science, Statistics and Mathematical Sciences. The quality of life in North Carolina’s Research Triangle area is widely considered among the highest in the nation. Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. The STOR Department supports the University’s core values encouraging educational and employment opportunities throughout the University community, as articulated in the University’s non-discrimination policy. We welcome candidates who align well with our department values.