The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-track position in statistics, biostatistics, or machine learning at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, starting July 1, 2027.
Title of the position
Assistant or Associate Professor in Statistics
Terms
New tenure-track position.
Wage
Salary scales for Assistant Professors start at $99,377 (as of May 1, 2025).
Benefits package
The University of Ottawa provides a complete benefits package, which includes long-term disability insurance, basic group life insurance, health insurance, University of Ottawa pension plan and optional life insurance, as well as reimbursement of eligible relocation expenses.
Location of work
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Ottawa, STEM Complex, 150 Louis-Pasteur, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1N 6N5.
Contact information
Alistair Savage, Chair, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Ottawa, STEM Complex, 150 Louis-Pasteur, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1N 6N5, matchair@uottawa.ca.
Duties
The functions of a member of the academic staff include:
- teaching activities;
- scholarly research activities;
- academic service activities;
- supervision of graduate students.
Skills requirements
- Education: PhD or equivalent in statistics or a closely related field.
- Work experience: Candidates should have a proven record of research excellence, be able to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and have the desire and ability to supervise graduate students.
- Bilingualism: The University of Ottawa is proud to be the largest bilingual English-French university in North America and considers bilingualism a defining feature of the institution. The candidate is expected to be able to function and teach in both official languages by the time of tenure. The University is delighted to offer free training to support this aim. Preference may be given to candidates who are able to teach in French at the time of hiring.
Application deadline
Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2026. Applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Application procedure
Applications should be submitted electronically through the University of Ottawa Academic Careers website (Academic and Executive Careers). Candidates should include the following in their application:
- AMS Standard Cover Sheet,
- Cover letter,
- Curriculum vitae,
- Research plan,
- Teaching statement,
- Statement, of at most one page, addressing equity, diversity, and inclusion. This statement should include a commitment to increasing the inclusion and advancement of equity-seeking groups,
- At least four confidential letters of recommendation, one of which addresses teaching, should be submitted.
In their cover letter, applicants should indicate their immigration status in Canada, address their current or eventual English-French bilingualism, and describe how their area of research complements those of current members of the department.
More information regarding Academic Careers can be found online. Apply online through the University of Ottawa Careers portal.
Other information
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is affiliated with the Ottawa-Carleton Institute of Mathematics and Statistics. Furthermore, it is associated with the Fields Institute for Mathematical Sciences in Toronto, the Centre de Recherche Mathématique in Montreal, and the Statistical Society of Canada.
The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff and faculty. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples in Canada, visible minority members (racialized persons), persons with disabilities, women and all qualified applicants with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse and inclusive communities. Applicants who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups should complete the confidential Self-Identification Questionnaire when they apply.
In accordance with government policy, all qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in Canada.
The University of Ottawa provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are invited to proceed in the selection process, please notify us of any accommodations that you require by emailing the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations, at vra.affairesprofessorales@uOttawa.ca. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.
The University of Ottawa is proud of its more than 175-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides second-language training to staff members and their spouses.