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Assistant Professor- Statistics

The Department of Statistics at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for one tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin in Fall 2026, pending budgetary approval. We encourage candidates from all areas of research to apply. Minimal requirements include having a Ph.D. in statistics or a closely related field by August 15, 2026, a strong research agenda, evidence of ability to teach both undergraduate and graduate students, and the promise of attracting external funding.

Additional information about the department is at www.stat.pitt.edu. For informal inquiries about the position, contact Dr. Yu Cheng at yucheng@pitt.edu. Candidates should apply online with a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and research and teaching statements, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to pittstat@pitt.edu.

The review of applications will begin on November 10, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

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