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Job description
University of Washington: Academic Personnel & Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences: NATURAL SCIENCES DIVISION: Statistics
Location
Seattle, WA
Open Date
Sep 24, 2026
Description
The Department of Statistics at the University of Washington invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of September 2027. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time basis for a nine-month academic appointment ( September 16 - June 15) for a three-year, renewable term beginning September 16, 2027.
The base salary range for this position will be $13,888 - $15,555 per month ($125,000 - $140,000 per year), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Maintain an active, high-impact research program in statistical science, broadly construed.
Pursue external grant funding to support research activities and graduate student training.
Demonstrate excellence in the instruction of foundational and advanced statistics courses.
Provide substantive service contributions to the department, university, and the broader professional community.
The Department of Statistics at the University of Washington is a top-ranked unit recognized globally for excellence in statistical education and research. The department prides itself on its robust interdisciplinary environment that sits at the forefront of modern data science and artificial intelligence , driving foundational advancements through cross-campus collaborations. Faculty research thrives at the intersection of theoretical statistics, advanced computational methodology, and high-impact applied data analysis. Joining our department means becoming part of a highly interactive community of scholars that educates top-tier students at the undergraduate and graduate level and contributes to a university-wide ecosystem that prioritizes innovative, collaborative scientific discovery.
All University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D., or foreign equivalent, in Statistics, Biostatistics, or any related field by the start of the appointment. We seek applications from candidates with a research record in any area of statistics. This includes (but is not limited to) theoretical statistics, statistical methodology, stochastic modeling, computational statistics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, statistics education, and/or applications of statistics in the physical sciences, biomedical sciences, engineering, and/or social sciences.
Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and plans in research, teaching, mentoring, and service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Questions about the position should be directed to: Dr. Adrian Dobra, Professor of Statistics, .
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 .
Benefits Information
The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information .
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Disability Services
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Worksite address
seattle, WA, 98127, US
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