Faculty/Postdoctoral Openings
Faculty Openings
- Associate or Full Professor, Department of Statistics and Data Science, Northwestern University
- Assistant Professor, Department of Statistics and Data Science, Northwestern University
Postdoctoral Openings
No open positions at this time
Faculty Openings
Associate or Full Professor, Department of Statistics and Data Science, Northwestern University
The Department of Statistics and Data Science at Northwestern University invites applications for a full-time open-rank faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level subject to qualifications. Primary duties include conducting research, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in statistics and data science, advising and mentoring students, and providing service to the department, the college, and the university. A Ph.D. in Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field is required. Preferred research areas include machine learning, modern causal inference, and other emerging topics in data science/Al. Exceptional candidates in any area of statistics and data science will be considered. Candidates must demonstrate a sustained record of excellence in research, teaching, and service. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted by no later than November 15, 2026. Appointments are expected to start in September 2027.
Questions may be directed to Kisa Kowal at k-kowal@northwestern.edu.
Salary
This is an open rank search. The expected base pay based on rank is as follows:
Associate Professor: $150,000 - $200,000
Professor: $200,000 - $275,000
This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation.
Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Benefits
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at Northwestern Benefits to learn more.
Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page:
- Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link below).
- Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted.
- Please also prepare a list of names and email addresses for your external academic references; your references will be contacted directly by the online system and invited to upload their letters on your behalf.
- All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the "Submit" button.
- Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved.
Applicants must provide the following:
- Cover letter
- CV
- Research Statement
- Teaching Statement
- 3 names and email addresses for reference letters (reference letters are submitted to the system directly by the reference)
Applicants may also provide:
- Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness including teaching evaluations
Applications should be submitted by November 15.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.
Assistant Professor, Department of Statistics and Data Science, Northwestern University
The Department of Statistics and Data Science at Northwestern University invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor position. Primary duties include conducting research, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in statistics and data science, advising and mentoring students, and providing service to the department, the college, and the university. A Ph.D. in Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field is required. Preferred research areas include machine learning, modern causal inference, and other emerging topics in data science/Al. Exceptional candidates in any area of statistics and data science will be considered. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted by no later than November 15, 2026. Appointments are expected to start in September 2027.
Questions may be directed to Kisa Kowal at k-kowal@northwestern.edu.
Salary
The expected base pay range for this position is $115,000 - $150,000.
This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation. Northwestern University has provided a pay range
representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Benefits
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at Northwestern Benefits to learn more.
Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page:
- Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link below).
- Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted.
- Please also prepare a list of names and email addresses for your external academic references; your references will be contacted directly by the online system and invited to upload their letters on your behalf.
- All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the "Submit" button.
- Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved.
Applicants must provide the following:
- Cover letter
- CV
- Research Statement
- Teaching Statement
- 3 names and email addresses for reference letters (reference letters are submitted to the system directly by the reference)
Applicants may also provide:
- Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness including teaching evaluations
Applications should be submitted by November 15.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.
Postdoctoral openings
No open positions at this time