Tenure-Track / Tenured Faculty Positions in Statistics and Data Sciences, Fall2026

Description

The Department of Statistics and Data Sciences (SDS) at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for tenured or tenure-track faculty positions to begin in August 2026. We welcome applicants at any rank with research interests in any area ofstatistics and data science, whether theoretical, computational, or application-driven. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who work inscientific machine learning, the mathematical and statistical foundations of machine learning, high-dimensional statistical theory, or AI for science, because multiple positions in these areas may be available through various college and university-level initiatives.

SDS is the newest and fastest growing department in UT Austin's College of Natural Sciences. The department is internationally recognized for its excellence in research in statistical methodology and theory, machine learning, applied statistics, data science, and biostatistics. Its faculty have a strong commitment to providing high quality, innovative educational experiences in statistics and data science to undergraduate and graduate students from across the university, in addition to those enrolled in one of SDS's degree programs.

The department currently has 26 tenured / tenure-track faculty, including 9 joint faculty with primary appointments in other departments. UT Austin is one of the most intellectually vibrant universities in the country, with abundant opportunities for interdisciplinary research within the College of Natural Sciences and across the Dell Medical School, the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences, the Population Research Center, the Machine Learning Laboratory, the Center for Generative AI, and many other research entities across the campus. A partnership with the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) provides access to world-class computing resources. The department and university are committed to supporting the professional development of all members of the faculty. The teaching load for tenured / tenure-track faculty in SDS is two courses per year.

Austin, the capital of Texas, is a center for high-technology industry, including companies such as 3M, Amazon, AMD, Apple, Applied Materials, AT&T, Dell, Google, IBM, National Instruments, and Samsung. Much of Austin's lifestyle is driven by outdoor activities, media, and music.

More information about the department is here.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a doctoral degree in statistics, biostatistics, computer science, machine learning, applied mathematics, or a related discipline by August 2026.

Candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position are evaluated based on their potential for developing an impactful research program and for becoming excellent in teaching, mentoring, and service.

Candidates for a tenured Associate or Full Professor position are expected to have established a strong and independent research program. In addition, a record for excellence in teaching, mentoring, and service is expected.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a CV, and separate statements summarizing the applicant's contributions and plans in the areas of research, teaching, and mentoring. As part of the application submission process, candidates will be asked to provide the names and email addresses of three individuals who are willing to supply letters of support via Interfolio. For applicants currently in graduate school, at least two letters should be from faculty members at the candidate's graduate institution. Candidates applying for a tenured position may decline to provide letters of support at the initial application stage. A link to a professional website where published papers, preprints, and software packages are available may be provided on the candidate's CV.

Review of applications will begin on or around November 13 , 2025 and will continue until the positions are filled.

The department is committed to respecting the confidentiality of the search process. A background check will be conducted on applicants selected for the positions.

Questions about the search process should be directed to , for the attention of Prof. Alessandro Rinaldo, SDS Faculty Search Committee Chair.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.