Assistant Professor of Econometrics

Assistant Professor Faculty Position in Econometrics
Department of Economics
University of California, Riverside

The University of California Riverside, Department of Economics, invites applications for a faculty appointment in Econometrics at the Assistant Professor level. The successful candidate would have a state-of-the-art research program and would be a developer of new econometric methods in any area of econometrics. We are particularly interested in candidates working on high dimensional models and machine learning methods.
Applicants should show potential for engaging in outstanding research and developing excellence in teaching graduate and undergraduate students. Applicants must be ABD or have met the requirements for the Ph.D. in Economics or a related field by the time of appointment on July 1, 2023. Advanced assistant professors are encouraged to apply. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with education and experience.
Application materials should be submitted to https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF01637 and must include a cover letter of interest, updated CV, samples of research, a statement of teching philosophy, teaching evaluations, a statement of contributions to diversity, and 3 letters of reference. Questions may be directed to Search Chair Tae-hwy Lee taelee@ucr.edu.
Applicants who use Interfolio may utilize a feature provided by the Interfolio Service to allow Interfolio to upload their letters directly into AP Recruit. Applicants can input an Interfolio- generated email address in place of their letter writer's email address. Interfolio refers to this as Online Application Deliveries. The following link on the Interfolio website shows how to set this up (http://help.interfolio.com/entries/xxx-Uploading-Letters-to-an-Online-Application-System.)
Review of the applications will begin December 1, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by December 1, 2022, will receive full consideration.
Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.
UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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