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Search for Senior Faculty in Statistics and Data Science

DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS AND DATA SCIENCE, THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM

The Department of Statistics and Data Science of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem invites applications for anticipated opening of several tenure-track positions in data science and statistics at all levels, beginning the 2023-24 academic year. Both senior and junior applicants are encouraged to apply, including those about to receive their Ph.D. degree.

Applications should have a PhD degree in Statistics or other quantitative fields (e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering etc.) with a research orientation towards theory and methods of data analysis. Candidates are expected to have a deep interest and a track record in research, outstanding academic credentials, and a commitment to graduate and undergraduate education. Postdoctoral research experience is highly recommended, although we will consider candidates without it. Research areas include, but are not limited to:

  • Data science or statistical method development.
  • Training and evaluation of predictive or generative models.
  • Theory of machine learning/AI and statistics.
  • Applied probability.

Candidates demonstrating significant methodological contributions to applications of statistics or data science for specific disciplines or data types are encouraged to apply; joint appointments with other departments are also possible for such interdisciplinary researchers.

Our department is committed to forming a diverse workforce and student body, and model an inclusive community. We encourage applications that are in keeping with this commitment, from members of all sections of the community. Since the language of most teaching at the Hebrew University is Hebrew, candidates are expected to acquire a working knowledge of the language within the first five years.

The Department of Statistics and Data Science comprises 12 faculty members with a wide range of research interests. It administers a BSc in Statistics and Data Science (including in joint programs with Computer Science, Mathematics, and Economics), MSc in Statistics or in Data Science programs, and Ph.D. in Statistics and Data Science.

More information about the department may be found at http://stat.huji.ac.il/. For information about the Hebrew University, please visit http://www.huji.ac.il.

The application package should include the following materials:

1. Curriculum Vitae;
2. Research Statement;
3. Teaching Statement;
4. Up to 3 selected publications;
5. Three letters of recommendation (should be sent by the recommenders to the department head);
6. Biosketches (1-2 paragraphs) of each person who provided a letter of recommendation;
7. Recent teaching evaluations if available;

Applications should be submitted before 15.11.2023 to StatDS.search@mail.huji.ac.il. For any inquiries, please contact Dr. Yuval Benjamini yuval.benjamini@mail.huji.ac.il, or the department head Prof. Pavel Chigansky pavel.chigansky@mail.huji.ac.il .