• Assistant Professor, Department of Statistics

    Stanford University (Stanford, CA)


    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 October 25, 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]._