at University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
DescriptionThe University of Chicago Department of Statisticsinvites applications for the position of William H. Kruskal Instructor. We seek recent or expected Ph.D. graduates doing advanced research with a connection to applied mathematics, computational mathematics, or machine learning. Kruskal Instructor responsibilities include engagement in independent research and teaching up to three quarter-long courses per year. The appointment is for a term of up to three years.
The University of Chicago has the highest standards for scholarship and academic quality, is dedicated to fundamental research, and has an inherently inter-disciplinary structure that is very supportive of newly emerging research opportunities.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications: Completion of all requirements for the Ph.D. in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or a related field by the time of hire.
Preferred qualifications: research interests related to those of faculty in the Committee on Computational and Applied Mathematics https://cam.uchicago.edu/people/#faculty.
Application Instructions
Applications must be submitted online through the University of Chicago's Academic Jobs website: http://apply.interfolio.com/132845. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2023 and will continue until all positions are filled.
The following materials are required:
- cover letter;
- curriculum vitae including a list of publications;
- statement describing past and current research accomplishments and outlining future research plans;
- teaching statement;
- three confidential letters of reference, at least one of which addresses teaching ability.
