Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number: PG194937EP

Internal Recruitment: No

Working Title: Assistant Professor

Anticipated Hiring Range: Commensurate with education and experience

Work Schedule: Core Business Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; hours will vary based on teaching schedule and research needs.

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Department: Statistics

About The Department

The Department of Statistics at North Carolina State University was founded in 1941 by Gertrude M. Cox and is one of the oldest and largest statistics programs in the country. The primary function of the Department is to achieve outstanding research, teaching, mentoring, consulting and collaborations on campus and world-wide, within a cohesive department, where all students, faculty, and staff receive fair treatment. The Department has approximately 40 faculty members, along with more than 260 undergraduate and 150 graduate students. We are the “birthplace” of SAS Institute, the world’s largest privately-owned software company, and one which specializes in statistical applications. The Department maintains a close relationship with SAS and other industry partners through student programs and activities.

The Department has expertise in a number of research areas (see https://statistics.sciences.ncsu.edu/research/research-areas/ ). Our graduate program, which is the top producer of statistics PhDs, is nationally recognized for graduate education and research, ranking #18 nationally in US News and World Reports (see https://statistics.sciences.ncsu.edu/know-us/rankings-awards-stats/ ); we also have a thriving online master’s program with approximately 100 students.





NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.

Wolfpack Perks And Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

- Medical , Dental , and Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Programs
- Disability Plans
- Life Insurance
- Accident Plan
- Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
- 12 Holidays Each Year
- Tuition and Academic Assistance
- And so much more

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership , and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer:



Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential Job Duties

The Department of Statistics at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, invites applications for two 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor positions, each with a distinct research focus:

- Climate and environmental statistics, including sustainability.
- Statistics in human health and health sciences, including biostatistics and bioinformatics.

For both positions, we are particularly interested in scholars whose research advances statistical approaches to complex challenges in their respective areas and may intersect with emerging fields such as machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and sustain an independent, externally funded research program that advances statistical methodology and applications in the relevant research area.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in statistics and related fields, and mentor doctoral students in research, dissertation development, and completion.
- Collaborate across disciplines to address complex scientific challenges through statistical and data science approaches, while contributing to the department’s academic mission and professional and university service.

Other Responsibilities

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Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, or related field by the time of employment.

Other Required Qualifications

- Research expertise in statistics or a related field, with relevanc

📌 Assistant Professor (Raleigh)
🏢 North Carolina State University
📍 Raleigh