Department of Statistics at Columbia University
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Adjunct Faculty Positions – All applications must be made through Columbia University’s Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system https://apply.interfolio.com/148577
**Assistant Professor (Limited …
Department of Statistics at Columbia University
**Positions **
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Adjunct Faculty Positions – All applications must be made through Columbia University’s Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system https://apply.interfolio.com/148577
Assistant Professor (Limited Term) Position: Starting Fall 2026
**Position Description: **The Department of Statistics invites applications for a four-year term positions at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2026. The initial term of appointment is one academic year with the possibility of renewal for three years. A PhD in statistics or a related field is required by the date of appointment, as is a commitment to high quality research and teaching in statistics and/or probability. Candidates will be expected to sustain an active research and publication agenda and to teach in the departmental undergraduate and graduate programs. Candidates with expertise in machine learning, big data, mathematical finance and probability theory are particularly encouraged to apply.
The department expects to support successful candidates with a generous research allowance. The expected teaching load is three semester-long courses per year.
The department currently consists of 40 faculty members and 60 PhD students. The department has been expanding rapidly and, like the University itself, is an extraordinarily vibrant academic community. We are especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching and/or service will contribute to the excellence of the academic community. For further information about the department and our activities, centers, research areas, and curricular programs, please go to our web page at: http://www.stat.columbia.edu
**Qualifications: **PhD in statistics or a related field by the date of appointment is required, as is a commitment to high quality research and teaching in statistics and/or probability.
**Application Instructions: **All applications must be submitted through Columbia’s online Academic Search and Recruiting portal (ASR) – https://apply.interfolio.com/176648.
The application must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement and the names of 3 references, who will be asked to upload letters of recommendation.
Inquiries may be made to Dood Kalicharan [email protected]
Review of applications begins on December 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
**Salary Range or Pay Grade: **$95,000 – $100,000 for a nine-month salary
**Pay Transparency Disclosure: **The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Adjunct Faculty Positions Starting Fall 2025
Position Description: The Department of Statistics at Columbia University invites applications for adjunct faculty positions for the academic year of 2024-2025. We are looking for experienced professionals with expertise in statistics, probability, computation, and/or data science and an interest in teaching and mentoring curious and energetic students in a statistics classroom. Adjunct faculty teaches at most one course each semester. The department offers a wide range of courses in statistics, probability, and data science at both undergraduate and graduate levels. A robust proportion of our courses are offered in the late afternoons and evenings.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in statistics or a related field by the date of appointment, as is a commitment to high-quality teaching in statistics, probability, or data science. Preference will be given to applicants with previous teaching experiences and strong communication skills.
**Application Instructions: **All applications must be made through Columbia University’s Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system https://apply.interfolio.com/148577.
Please upload the following required materials: CV, a short statement on teaching interest and teaching philosophy, sample teaching materials (optional), and up to two names of references (optional).
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The deadline for the fall semester is May 1, 2025; the deadline for the spring semester is October 1, 2025; and the Summer deadline is February 1, 2025.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Founder’s Postdoctoral Fellowship in Statistics: Starting Fall 2026
**Position Description: **The Department of Statistics invites applications for the 2026 Founder’s Postdoctoral Fellowship in Statistics at Columbia University. This fellowship seeks to bring exceptional scientists of outstanding potential to Columbia University. This two-year or 2.5 year fellowship is to begin between July and September 2026. There will be an opportunity to teach a course in the first year of the fellowship and candidates who elect this option will be given an additional semester of fellowship for a total of 2.5 years and those who do not elect this option will be given a fellowship for a total of 2 years. Applications in all areas of statistics and probability will be considered: the primary selection criterion will be the candidates’ exceptional promise to produce high quality and visible research. Candidates must have a PhD in statistics or related field by the date of appointment.
The Fellows will hold the rank of postdoctoral research scientist in the Department of Statistics. Fellows will be expected to pursue a vigorous research agenda and to participate actively in the intellectual life of the Department. A competitive annual salary will be supplemented with additional funding for research and conference travel.
The Department currently consists of 38 faculty members and 60 PhD students. The department has been expanding rapidly and, like the University itself, is an extraordinarily vibrant academic community. For further information about the department and our activities, centers, research areas, and curricular programs, please go to our web page at: http://www.stat.columbia.edu
**Qualifications: **PhD in statistics or related field by the date of appointment
**Application Process: **All applications must be submitted through Columbia’s online Academic Search and Recruiting portal (ASR): https://apply.interfolio.com/176616
The application must include the following:
- A cover letter that explains your motivation for applying for this position, and indicates one or two potential mentors from the statistics Applicants should feel free to contact potential mentors at any time during the review process to discuss research interests, and are encouraged to mention such contact in their cover letter.
- A curriculum vitae (including a list of publications)
- A brief research statement that summarizes current research interests, past accomplishments, and future research It should contain a short proposal for the research activities you plan to conduct while at Columbia.
- The names of 3 references—references will be asked to upload letters of recommendation in
Review of applications begins on January 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Inquiries may be made to Dood Kalicharan at [email protected]
Salary range: $90,000-$100,000.
Pay** Transparency Disclosure**: The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
**Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: **Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran