Description

The Department of Statistics at Stanford University seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant
Professor in any area of Statistics or Probability, broadly understood. Applicants should exhibit the
potential to run a world-leading independent research program and should possess good
communication skills and 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 term of appointment is expected to begin on September 1, 2026.

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 total)
• up to 2 representative publications or preprints
• contact information for at least three letters of recommendation

The salary range for this position is $133,900 - $162,740 for the academic year 2025-26.

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.

Further information about Stanford’s Department of Statistics may be found at
https://statistics.stanford.edu/. Inquiries may be directed to [email protected].

The application process will close on November 1, 2025.

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.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable
accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a
reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact
[email protected].