Assistant Professor of Statistics

Colorado School of Mines

Position Details

Institution: Colorado School of Mines (Mines)
Department: Applied Mathematics and Statistics (AMS)
Position Title: Assistant Professor, Data Science & Statistics
Rank: Tenure-track, Assistant Professor
Location: Golden, Colorado
Start Date: August 2026
Application Priority Deadline: March 1, 2026 (applications accepted until filled)
Salary Range: $98,500 – $111,000

Position Overview

The Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics at Mines seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in Data Science and Statistics, particularly in the application to spatial and space-time data relevant to geosciences, energy systems, environment, or critical minerals.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain an externally funded research program in Data Science and Statistics.
• Conduct high-quality teaching in undergraduate and graduate courses, bridging theory and practical applications.
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in coursework and research.
• Contribute to the department, university, and professional community through service, leadership, and committee work.

Preferred Expertise:

• Application of data science/statistics to spatial or space-time data.
• Experience addressing scientific problems in geosciences, environment, or energy systems.
• Evidence of or potential for research leadership, engagement in professional societies, and securing external funding.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Data Science, Statistics, or a closely related field.
• Record of peer-reviewed publications in statistics or data science.
• Research experience in academic, lab, or industry environments.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in research, teaching, and mentorship.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Potential to establish a funded and impactful research program.

Department & University Overview

• Students: ~6,400 undergraduates; ~1,900 graduate students.
• Research funding: ~$106M (FY2024).
• AMS Department: 23 faculty; offers B.S., M.S., Ph.D. programs; focus on computational applied math, statistics, and data science.
• Mines emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration with government labs (NREL, NIST, NCAR, NOAA), industry, and other universities.

Departmental focus areas:

• Computational and applied mathematics, statistics, and data science.
• Modeling and analysis of large-scale and complex datasets.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and applied problem-solving.

Website: AMS Department

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit the following (online application only):

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Statement of Research (≤4 pages)
3. Statement of Teaching (≤2 pages)
4. Cover Letter expressing interest
5. Up to three representative research papers (PDFs)

Research Statement: Should describe past research, connections to Mines, societal impact, and plans for future research/funding.

Teaching Statement: Should outline in-person, hands-on, project-based pedagogy, and experience with online education.

References: Contact information for references will be requested; references contacted later in process.

Submit application: Mines online portal.

Benefits & Total Rewards

• Flexible health and dental options
• Fully vested retirement plan with 12% employer contribution from day one
• Tuition benefits (6 credits/year for employees; 50% discount for dependents)
• On-campus daycare center
• Free RTD Ecopass for local transit
• Access to Recreation Center and Outdoor Recreation Center
• Athletics tickets and employee discount programs

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation

• Mines is an equal opportunity employer. No discrimination based on age, gender, race, religion, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.
• Reasonable accommodations available under the ADA/ADAAA.
• Background check required.

Contact for questions: Soutir Bandyopadhyay, AMS search committee chair