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The Department of Statistics at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon seeks applicants with research interests in any area of statistics for two tenure-track positions at the assistant professor level. We are especially interested in energetic and creative statisticians with a broad range of interests in theoretically-sound methodological and collaborative research, and an enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring graduate students. Qualified applicants will have a PhD in Statistics or a closely related field by the start of the appointment in September, 2022.

The positions involve:

• Teaching the equivalent of four quarter courses per year, primarily graduate-level courses in Statistics and Data Science
• Developing a vibrant cross-disciplinary research program with collaborations among College of Science faculty
• Seeking grant and contract funding
• Mentoring MS and PhD students
• Fostering an environment of inclusion and diversity
• Providing service to the department and institution in support of their missions

We are a collegial department consisting of 14 tenure-track professors with a variety of research interests, four instructors, approximately 15 PhD students, and 20 MS students. In addition to our on-campus graduate programs in Statistics, we offer a popular on-line MS program in Data Analytics.

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

You can view the full job posting at https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/112259. For full consideration, please apply by February 15, 2022. Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled.

Inquiries should be submitted to the search committee chair, Lisa Madsen, madsenl@oregonstate.edu.