These 9-month, full-time tenure-track positions will be hired at either assistant or associate rank in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Applicants should have a recognized research program in one or more of the following areas: statistical methodology, statistical theory, or data science. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, and a commitment to collaboration, collegiality, and building an inclusive academic environment.
Research (50%) – The successful candidate will develop and maintain an externally funded research program and peer-reviewed publications that apply advanced data science, statistical methodology, or statistical theory to advance the CALS mission.
Teaching (50%) – The successful candidate will be responsible for three courses per academic year, as negotiated with the department chair, at the undergraduate and graduate level.
The Department of Statistics and Data Science is integral to several of Cornell University’s Radical Collaborative Initiatives including Data Science, Sustainability, Digital Agriculture, Genome Biology, and Infection Biology. Opportunities exist for a faculty member to integrate departmental activities with broader university programs and the profession.
Required Qualifications:
Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. in statistics, biostatistics, or a closely aligned field, completed by the date of appointment, and show promise of or have already developed a national and international reputation for their statistical methodology, statistical theory, or data science research. We seek innovative scholars who will develop a research program connected to college and university priorities.
Applications and Starting Date: The anticipated starting date is July 1, 2025 or as negotiated. Qualified applicants should submit 1) a cover letter briefly summarizing background, qualifications, and interest in the position, 2) a Curriculum Vitae, 3) a research statement outlining experience, interests, and goals, 4) a teaching statement outlining experience, interests, and goals, 5) a statement supporting diverse communities (this can be a stand-alone document (preferred) or the information can be embedded in other parts of the application materials) outlining how, through research, teaching, service. mentoring, extension, and/or outreach, the candidate has and will contribute to support Cornell’s historical mission of “any person … any study”, 6) copies of four relevant publications, and 7) contact information for 3-4 references. Materials should be submitted online to: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28628. Initial screening of applications will begin in late November 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
Inquiries may be directed confidentially to the search committee chair, Professor David S. Matteson, dm484@cornell.edu.
CALS hiring range for positions:
Assistant Professor: $90,000 - $130,000
Associate Professor: $115,000 - $170,000
Cornell University offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Support for start-up costs will be available. Salary is commensurate with experience.
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University’s second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: We believe that achieving next-generation scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the world’s complex, interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere. By working in and across multiple scientific areas, CALS can address challenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance, here in New York, across the nation, and around the world.
Cornell University seeks to meet the needs of dual career couples, has a Dual Career program, and is a member of the Upstate New York Higher Education Recruitment Consortium to assist with dual career searches including positions available in higher education in the upstate New York area.
Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League and Land-grant university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.
Cornell’s regional and global presence includes state-wide Cornell Cooperative Extension programs and offices in all counties and boroughs, global partnerships with institutions and communities engaged in life-changing research and education, the medical college’s campuses on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Doha, Qatar, and the Cornell Tech campus on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City.
Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28628