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Position description

University of California, Irvine
Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences
Department of Statistics
Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty Positions

The Department of Statistics (www.stat.uci.edu) in the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences (ICS) at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) invites applications for multiple tenure-track or tenured faculty positions at the assistant or open-rank levels beginning July 1, 2019. Two positions are at the assistant professor level and two positions are open rank.

The Department of Statistics has a strong interdisciplinary flavor, focused on developing state-of-the -art methods for solving topical data-driven problems in science and engineering, and advancing the statistical theory that underlies those methods. We are searching for faculty with strong research potential, a commitment to excellence in teaching, and enthusiasm for helping our collegial department continue to grow. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree (or expected by fall 2019) in statistics, biostatistics or a related field. Candidates with research interests in all areas of statistics will be considered.

The University of California, Irvine is part of the premier public university system in the world. UCI is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), is ranked as a top ten public university by U.S. News and World Report, and was identified by the New York Times as No. 1 among U.S. universities that do the most for low-income students. UCI is located in Orange County, 4 miles from the Pacific Ocean, 45 miles south of Los Angeles, and 80 miles north of San Diego. Irvine is one of the safest communities in the U.S. and offers a very pleasant year-round climate, numerous recreational and cultural opportunities, and one of the highest-ranked public school systems in the nation. All positions would be eligible to participate in UCI’s faculty housing program.

Completed applications containing a cover letter, curriculum vita, graduate transcripts (for assistant professor candidates), statements on diversity, teaching, and research, three letters of recommendation, and sample research publications should be uploaded electronically. Please refer to the following web site for instructions https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF04670. Applications received by November 1, 2018 will receive the fullest consideration.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. A recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity, UCI is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, supports work-life balance through an array of family-friendly policies, and is dedicated to broadening participation in higher education.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Research

  • Statement of Teaching - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence.

  • Misc / Additional - Assistant professor candidates - please provide graduate transcripts
    (Optional)

  • Research publications - Sample research publication

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 letters of reference required

Job location

Irvine, CA