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Job description
Description
The NYU Tandon School of Engineering invites applications for an open rank position to start on September 1, 2026.
Qualifications
We are seeking candidates in all areas of decision analytics in economics, finance, management, and urban systems. Areas of specific interest include, but are not limited to, modeling high dimensional interacting systems in dynamic random environments, optimization, game theory and reinforcement learning, statistical methods, network science and data science. The position is part of a new school-wide initiative in systems engineering and complex decision-making.
Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in applied mathematics or a closely related field and have a demonstrated interest to work at the intersection of financial engineering and one of the following three application areas: technology management, urban science, and urban engineering. Applicants are expected to show strong potential for excellence in both research and teaching. Candidates are expected to contribute to teaching at the graduate level, as part of the new cross-departmental MS program in Decision Analytics.
Application Instructions
Please submit the following materials through the "Apply Now" button.
• Cover letter
• Current CV
• Research Statement
• Recent teaching evaluations (if available)
• Names and contact information for three references.
(For searches that request letters from Interfolio directly at application time) Referees will be automatically contacted to upload confidential letters of reference in the Interfolio System.
We will review applications beginning on January 4, 2026 and will continue until we fill the position. We encourage you to submit early. Should you have any questions please contact Professor Nizar Touzi, the head of the Search Committee,
About Us
New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States with an unparalleled network of global campuses and academic centers. NYU's Tandon School of Engineering, located in the heart of Brooklyn, dates back to 1854, the founding year of both the New York University School of Civil Engineering and Architecture and the Brooklyn Collegiate and Polytechnic Institute. Backed by a historic commitment investment of $1 billion and under the new leadership of Juan de Pablo as the University's Executive Vice President for Global Science and Technology and Tandon's Executive Dean, the Engineering School is entering an exciting new phase to recruit world-class faculty conducting groundbreaking basic and applied research in key areas. We are home to a community of renowned faculty and undergraduate and graduate students united in a mission to understand and create technology that powers cities, enables worldwide communication, fights climate change, and builds healthier, safer, and more equitable real and digital worlds. The school's culture centers on encouraging rigorous, interdisciplinary collaboration and research; fostering inclusivity, entrepreneurial thinking, and new perspectives; and creating innovative and accessible pathways for lifelong learning in STEM.
Additional Information
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary (for 9-month) range for this position is $115,000 - $175,000 for the Assistant Professor rank, $140,000 - $210,000 for the Associate Professor rank and $155,000 - $255,000 for the Professor rank. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
We aspire to create a climate where inclusion is not only appreciated but also considered an asset for creativity and innovation, and we seek faculty who have a real passion for, and who possess an interest in, working in a broad academic community with different viewpoints and backgrounds. NYU belongs to the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), which assists with dual-career searches, and our faculty are supported by a range of work-life balance programs provided by NYU Office of Work Life.
Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
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