"Teacher-Scholar Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Statistical Sciences (Two Positions) (R0008135)"

Job Description

The Department of Statistical Sciences at Wake Forest University welcomes applications for two Teacher-Scholar Postdoctoral Fellows in Statistics. The positions begin July 1, 2026. These are one-year positions renewable up to three years total, contingent on satisfactory performance. Teacher-Scholar Postdoctoral Fellows will collaborate actively with one or more of the permanent faculty in our department on research and teach two courses per semester. Because of the blend of research and teaching required for this position, we seek candidates committed to excellence in both aspects.

Position Qualifications

An earned Ph.D. is required for the position; ABD candidates are invited to apply. Primary consideration will be given to candidates whose research interests overlap with existing faculty. Applications are invited from all areas of statistics, biostatistics and probability. We also welcome applications from candidates in related quantitative disciplines who wish to deepen their exposure and research in statistics.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants are invited to submit the following materials through Interfolio: 1) a cover letter that outlines interest in and qualifications for the position, which must include an explanation of how the applicant’s professional interests and goals fit into Wake Forest’s unique teacher-scholar model and must identify specific departmental faculty whose research interests are a good match; 2) a CV; 3) a statement that describes the applicant’s approach to teaching students across a wide and varied spectrum of values, identities, skills, and professional ambitions, as well as any experience leading undergraduate or graduate courses and any future teaching interests; 4) a statement that describes the applicant’s research agenda, particularly in the context of the current state of the discipline; 5) a copy of graduate transcript(s); and 6) three letters of recommendation. At least two of the letters of recommendation should address the scholarship and/or scholarship potential of the applicant; at least one of the letters of recommendation should address the teaching ability of the applicant. Questions regarding the search may be directed to Staci Hepler, Chair of the Search Committee, at heplersa@wfu.edu. For full consideration, complete applications should be submitted by January 16, 2026 when review of applications will begin. The position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

The Department of Statistical Sciences has fourteen permanent faculty members whose research interests include the areas of actuarial science, applied probability, Bayesian methods, bioinformatics, biostatistics, causal inference, clinical trials, environmental statistics, foundations of statistics, functional data analysis, measurement error, missing data, networks, epidemiology, spatio-temporal models, statistics education, and time series. Statistics programs within the department include both a B.A. and a B.S. in Statistics, a B.S. in Applied Statistics, a B.S. in Decision Analytics, an M.S. in Statistics, and a Graduate Certificate in Data Science. More information can be found at stats.wfu.edu.

Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate, which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For more information, visit: about.wfu.edu.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants

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