Stanford University, Department of Statistics

Position ID:

Stanford-Statistics-STEIN2024 [#28086]

Position Title:

Stein Fellow - Stanford Statistics

Position Type:

Fellowship or award

Position Location:

Stanford, California 94305, United States of America

Subject Area:

Statistics / Statistics

Appl Deadline:

2024/11/01 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2024/08/16, listed until 2024/11/08)

Position Description:

*** the listing date or deadline for this position has passed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

Stanford University Stein Fellow in Statistics or Probability

The Department of Statistics at Stanford University seeks applicants for a non-tenure track Stein Fellow position, for two years with possible extension to three years.

The Stein Fellowship is designed to be a career building step for new scholars. Our intention is to develop the next generation of leaders in statistics and related disciplines by offering a unique opportunity for the best young scholars to develop their expertise in both teaching and research. Opportunities will be offered for the fellow to participate in some of the department's on-going research projects on statistical theory & methods as well as their applications to diverse subject areas. The Stein Fellow will have a light teaching load -- two one quarter courses will be taught each academic year.

Applicants should have demonstrated strong research abilities and exhibit a commitment to teaching and mentoring. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in statistics, data science, computer science, mathematics, or a related discipline at the time of appointment. The appointment is expected to begin on September 2, 2025.

Candidates should apply through Academic Jobs Online and submit:

● A cover letter

● Curriculum vitae (including a complete publication list)

● A research and teaching statement (no more than three single-spaced pages)

● Up to 2 representative publications or preprints

● Names of three references who will be contacted upon submission of application

Applications must be received by November 1, 2024, to be guaranteed consideration.

Further information on Stanford’s Department of Statistics and other related searches may be found at https://statistics.stanford.edu/. Inquiries may be directed to search@stat.stanford.edu.

The Statistics Department, School of Humanities and Sciences and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an inclusive academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and outlooks. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these ideals.

The salary for this position is $103,858 for academic year 2024–25. Stanford University has provided pay information 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 qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity. Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical missions.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Research statements (optional)
Teaching statements (optional)
Publication lists (optional)
Two preprint/Reprints
Three references (actual letters acceptable but not required, just names and email addresses )

Further Info:

statistics.stanford.edu

Department of Statistics
Stanford University
390 Jane Stanford Way
Stanford, CA 94305