**Overview:**
The Virginia Tech Department of Statistics invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position to support initiatives in data science and statistics. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate strong research abilities as well as excellent teaching. **Responsibilities:**
• Conduct original research in statistics and data science, with a focus on innovative methodologies and principled applications
• Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in statistics and data science
• Advise and mentor students in their research projects
• Develop and deploy programs to attract members of underserved populations into statistics
• Participate in departmental and university service activities
• *Qualifications:**
• Earned doctorate in statistics or a relevant discipline
• Strong background in statistics, analytics, or data science
• Promise for developing and demonstrated experience with interdisciplinary research
• Commitment to addressing issues of diversity in the university community
• Ability to teach and advise a diverse student body
• Willingness to cross disciplinary boundaries to tackle complex scientific challenges
• *Benefits:**
• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Opportunity to conduct additional extramurally funded research in the summer
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off
• Access to university resources and facilities, including research centers and libraries
• Opportunities for professional development and shared governance
• A diverse and inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity
Location: Blacksburg, VA
Posted: Sept. 15, 2024, 6:16 a.m.
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