Assistant Professor in Statistics

The Department of Statistics at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for three full-time, nine-month, tenure-accruing positions at the rank of assistant professor, beginning August 16, 2026. Applicants will have a Ph.D. in statistics, biostatistics, computer science or related field. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a full benefits package.

We are interested in candidates with research interests in causal inference or Bayesian methodology, and we also welcome strong applicants from the broader fields of statistics and machine learning. The job duties include teaching, research, and service.

The Department of Statistics has a proud tradition of hosting distinguished statisticians and consistently producing world-class research. The University of Florida is one of the nation's flagship public universities, known for its research-intensive mission, strong institutional support, and a highly collaborative academic environment.

This search partners with a campus-wide effort by the University of Florida to expand the role of AI in higher education and research (https://ai.ufl.edu). The University is home to HiPerGator, one of the most powerful high-performance computers at a US public university (https://www.rc.ufl.edu/services/hipergator/).

Gainesville is a vibrant city with a low cost of living, diverse population, excellent public schools, Division I NCAA sports, and no state income tax. The area is known for its nature parks, bike trails, sporting events, museums, mild winters, and warm summers. Being centrally located makes Gainesville easily situated for day trip to beautiful beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, and to theme parks including Disney World, and other cities include Orlando, Jacksonville, and Tampa. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at https://www.visitgainesville.com/.

The University of Florida's dual career program endeavors to collaborate with spouses and domestic partners of newly offered faculty and staff relocating to Gainesville, fostering opportunities for career growth and community engagement.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the departmental website https://stat.ufl.edu/ to learn more about the Department of Statistics. Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Leo Duan at li.duan@ufl.edu.

For full consideration, applications must be submitted online at https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/537175/assistant-professor-in-statistics. A complete application includes (1) a letter of application summarizing the applicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) a statement on teaching and research goals, and (4) three confidential letters of recommendation sent on their behalf to their submission packet. Note for (4), the names and email addresses of three references must be provided. An email will be sent to your references, requesting them to upload their confidential letter to the submission packet.

Applications will be reviewed beginning November 3, 2025 and the position will remain open until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

Expected Salary: The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a full benefits package.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in statistics, biostatistics, computer science or related field.