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Assistant Professor of Statistics

UC Davis  ·  Statistics  ·  Davis, CA
Assistant ProfessorTenure-TrackStatistics

Position summary

Position overview Salary range: “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience. A reasonable estimated salary range for this position is $119,000 to $134,500, inclusive of the salary scale and off-scale salary components.

Application Window Open date: September 22, 2025 Most recent review date: Sunday, Nov 23, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled. Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be

considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description The Department of Statistics at the University of California, Davis, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Statistics. This search and hiring will be conducted at the assistant professor rank. The search will be primarily in Data Science, but all areas of Statistics and Machine Learning will be considered.

Individuals specializing in foundational research in data science or in statistical methods for large and complex or massive data are especially encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. in Statistics or a related area is required. Candidates must possess (or demonstrate the potential to achieve) a strong record in the areas of research, teaching, and service. Candidates must also possess the ability to teach lower-division

statistics courses, upper-division core courses in statistics, and graduate level statistics courses, and to be strongly committed to providing service to the department, university, and statistics communities. In connection with the new undergraduate major in Data Science housed in the Department of Statistics, teaching experience in areas of data science is preferred. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of

pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience. A reasonable estimated salary range for this position is $119,000 to $134,500, inclusive of the salary scale and off-scale salary components. The start date for these positions is July 1, 2026. The following are required

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