The Department of Statistics at Florida State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting in August 2027. This position provides opportunities for engagement with the large undergraduate program and vibrant MS and PhD programs in Biostatistics, Data Science, and Statistics.
Candidates with research areas in Biostatistics, Data Science, Statistics or related fields are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will join a faculty with research expertise including machine learning, high-dimensional data, network analysis, spatial data, survival and longitudinal analysis, Bayesian analysis, shape/object data analysis, causality and data privacy, to name a few (see https://stat.fsu.edu), in a collaborative environment at a comprehensive, Carnegie R1 University. Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, conducting research, and student mentoring.
A doctoral degree from an accredited institution in Biostatistics, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching and academic research is required.
Apply for the positions at https://jobs.fsu.edu (job ID 63484). A curriculum vitae is required as well as statements on teaching and research. Applicants should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted following the instructions on the application page. The application window closes on November 13, 2026.
For questions about our hiring process, please contact Pamela McGhee (pmcghee@fsu.edu).
FSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.