The Halicioglu Data Science Institute (HDSI, https://datascience.ucsd.edu) at the University of California, San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. HDSI is a premier Institution with a unique presence at the UC San Diego campus. With almost all aspects of daily life now being governed by the data, HDSI's research efforts are ever more important.

HDSI is seeking exceptional candidates within all areas of Data Science: from Data infrastructure, Machine Learning and Statistics to Biomedical, Societal and Data Science for Scientific Discovery. HDSI is welcoming stellar research with emphasis on both application driven as well as methodological advancements of Data Science.

This position represents an Excellence Search which aims to foster a diverse and inclusive community of scholars. In addition to outstanding research that enhance HDSI's academic and research missions, successful candidate(s) will demonstrate distinctive qualifications, accomplishments and commitment to helping shape and expand University's diversity initiatives (https://diversity.ucsd.edu).

This position requires teaching of university students and a PhD or Advancement to Candidacy is required at time of application

We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic may have had a substantial impact on academic productivity. In our academic hiring processes, we will be keeping this in mind as we consider achievement relative to opportunity. We encourage you to reflect on constraints on opportunity in your field that were caused by the events of the pandemic and where applicable, to discuss your achievements in this light.
Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

PhD or Advancement to Candidacy at time of application, in a Data Science related field including but not limited to Applied Mathematics, Biostatistics, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Statistics.
Application Requirements Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
Misc / Additional (Optional)
COVID-19 Impact Statement - We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic may have had a substantial impact on academic productivity. In our academic hiring processes, we will be keeping this in mind as we consider achievement relative to opportunity. We encourage you to reflect on constraints on opportunity in your field that were caused by the events of the pandemic and where applicable, to discuss
your achievements in this light.
(Optional)

Reference requirements

3-5 letters of reference required

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03084

Help contact: bhewitt@ucsd.edu
Campus Information

The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.

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Job location San Diego

To apply, please visit: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03084

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