"Tenure-Track Position in Statistics"

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at McGill University invites applications from outstanding investigators for a tenure-track position in the field of Statistics. The position, open as of August 1st, 2026, is targeted towards candidates with demonstrated expertise in the development of modern statistical theory and methods, or closely related aspects of data science, machine learning or artificial intelligence more broadly. Additional experience doing inter-disciplinary research is an asset. The Department welcomes applications at the Assistant Professor level, but more senior applicants will be considered.

Qualifications: Candidates should hold a doctoral degree in Statistics or a related field at the date of appointment and must demonstrate competitive research and publication records, substantial teaching experience, and a strong potential for collaborative research, program development, and contribution to the scholarly community in general. Candidates must have the necessary background to contribute substantively to teaching core courses among the statistics program degree offerings.

Duties: Duties include conducting research, teaching undergraduate and graduate classes, supervising students, and standard administrative duties at the levels of the department, university, and research community.

Salary: Salary will be negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure: Applications should be made through McGill’s Workday at Tenure-Track Position in Statistics-Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) for detailed instructions.

Required Documentation: Initially, a cover letter and curriculum vitae, including a list of publications, as well as a research outline and a teaching statement which includes an account of teaching experience. Candidates are also encouraged to provide web links for up to five selected reprints or preprints. After submitting their application, candidates may be contacted to provide the name and email address of at least four referees, one of which specifically addressing the teaching record.

Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications should be received by October 5, 2025. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.