Assistant Professor in Statistics (Tenure Track)

Bocconi University - Department of Decision Sciences

Department of Decision Sciences, Bocconi University – Milan, Italy

Bocconi University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Statistics. The department welcomes candidates specializing in Statistics, Machine Learning, or Probability. The preferred start date is September 2026, with possible flexibility to February 2027.

The position is based in a dynamic research environment covering Statistics, Data Science, Machine Learning, Probability, and Mathematical Analysis. The successful candidate will also be affiliated with the Bocconi Institute for Data Science and Analytics, a leading center for data-driven research.

Requirements:

• PhD in a relevant field (completed or near completion)
• Strong research potential

Responsibilities:

• Develop a high-quality research publication record
• Contribute to departmental academic activities
• Teach at undergraduate and graduate levels

Compensation and teaching load are competitive with top European institutions. Application Details:

Applications must be submitted electronically through the online application form (click Apply button above) by 23:59 Italian time on May 4, 2026.

Bocconi University is committed to diversity and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.