Position Description

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$93,000. This base pay is for a nine-month academic appointment. There may be opportunities for additional compensation over the summer. Rates will be determined based on project scope and level of effort.

Description

The University of Chicago Department of Statistics invites applications for the position of William H. Kruskal Instructor. We seek recent or expected Ph.D. graduates doing advanced research with a connection to statistical theory, methodology and applications, probability theory, machine learning, or data science. Kruskal Instructor responsibilities include engagement in independent research and teaching up to three quarter-long courses per year in statistics or related fields. The appointment is for a term of up to three years.  

The University of Chicago has the highest standards for scholarship and academic quality, is dedicated to fundamental research, and has an inherently inter-disciplinary structure that is very supportive of newly emerging research opportunities.

Qualifications

Required: Completion of all requirements for the Ph.D. in statistics, mathematics, computer science or a related field by the time of hire. 

Preferred: research interests related to those of faculty in the Department of Statistics https://cam.uchicago.edu/people/#faculty.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted online through the University of Chicago’s Academic Jobs website: apply.interfolio.com/171613 . Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2025 and will continue until all positions are filled. 

The following materials are required:

• cover letter;
• curriculum vitae including a list of publications;
• statement describing past and current research accomplishments and outlining future research plans;
• teaching statement;
• three confidential letters of reference, at least one of which addresses teaching ability.

This position is benefits-eligible, and information regarding benefits found here https://humanresources.uchicago.edu/benefits/.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.