Duties include conducting research in statistics and data science and collaborating with Iowa State University researchers on projects requiring expertise in statistics and data science. Â Opportunities to teach one to two course per year may be available.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
 PhD in Statistics or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
 Expertise in computer vision, machine learning, predictive inference, or statistical inference for data from complex surveys.  Interest in application areas, including forensics, plant sciences, or land use surveys.  Ability to collaborate with statisticians, computer scientists, electrical engineers, and mathematicians on NSF HDR:TRIPODS-funded research.  Ability to contribute to the missions of the Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence, the Center for Survey Statistics and Methodology, or the Baker Center for Bioinformatics and Biological Statistics at Iowa State University.
Department/Program & College Description:
The Department of Statistics at Iowa State University features one of the top-rated graduate programs in the country, ranking second in number of PhD graduates since 2003. Â The department currently has around 140 graduate students, 100 undergraduate majors, and 40 faculty. Â In addition to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in statistics, the department plays a major role in Iowa State Universityâs undergraduate data science program. Â Statistics faculty and students conduct research in statistical theory, computing, and methods. Â Opportunities for collaboration on a wide range of applications are plentiful. Â The Department of Statistics is located in Snedecor Hall, which was extensively renovated in 2009.
Department Unit/Website:
stat.iastate.edu
Proposed Start Date:
January 18, 2021
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
January 17, 2023
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Grade:
Post Docs
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on âApplyâ and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References
The candidate selected for hire may be requested to provide documentation to verify highest degree completed. Â
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see www.iastate.edu). Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see www.visitames.com).
Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution.
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.
