Assistant Professor of Statistics - Cluster Hire

Job Summary:

The University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) seeks to hire an Assistant Professor with research interests in Astrostatistics and all statistical and data science aspects of Astronomy. The Search Committee considers this to be a broad research domain with elements that may be algorithmic, computational, or mathematical, and informed by substantive subject-matter considerations. This position is part of a campus-wide cluster initiative to deepen UW-Madison leadership in multi-messenger/time domain Astrophysics. There are many opportunities for collaboration on campus, including diverse opportunities to contribute to the intellectual community that supports the UW Madison IceCube Neutrino Observatory. This hiring initiative involves the Departments of Astronomy, Physics, and Statistics. Individuals from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply. Further information regarding this cluster initiative can be found at: https://facstaff.provost.wisc.edu/cluster-hiring-initiative/ . Joint appointments between the Statistics, Astronomy, and Physics departments are possible; tenure home will be determined upon hire.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will teach Statistics and/or Data Science courses; participate in the training of graduate students; conduct research; publish in academic journals in Statistics, Data Science, Astronomy, and closely related fields and present them at national and international meetings; and participate in professional and university service and outreach. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain extramural funding.

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Education:

Required
PhD in Statistics or related field.

Qualifications:

Scholarly research record and teaching experience preferred. Demonstrated excellence or demonstrated potential for excellence in research, broadly defined. Interest and ability to teach data science or statistics classes at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Ability to interact with an interdisciplinary and collaborative intellectual community.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

AUGUST 21, 2023