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# Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty Positions in Statistics and Data Science (2026-2027)

- **Company:** The University of Texas
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Machine Learning, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0fa0d7b04ecba011

## About the Role

Candidates should have a doctoral degree in statistics, biostatistics, computer science, machine learning, applied mathematics, or a closely related discipline by August 2027.

## Description

Candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position are evaluated based on their potential for developing an impactful research program and for becoming excellent in teaching, mentoring, and service.

Candidates for a tenured Associate or Full Professor position are expected to exhibit a strong independent program of externally funded research along with established records of excellence in teaching, mentoring, and service.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a CV, and separate statements summarizing the applicant's contributions and plans in the areas of research, teaching, and mentoring. As part of the application submission process, candidates will be asked to provide the names and email addresses of three individuals who are willing to supply letters of support via Interfolio. For applicants currently in graduate school, at least two letters should be from faculty members at the candidate's graduate institution. Candidates applying for a tenured position may decline to provide letters of support at the initial application stage. A link to a professional website where published papers, preprints, and software packages are available may be provided on the candidate's CV.

Review of applications will begin on November 23, 2026 and will continue until the positions are filled.

The department is committed to respecting the confidentiality of the search process. A background check will be conducted on applicants selected for the positions.

Questions about the search process should be directed to statjobs@austin.utexas.edu, for the attention of Professors Roger Peng and Alessandro Rinaldo, SDS Faculty Search Committee Co-Chairs.