University of South Florida, Mathematics & Statistics
finished (2023/10/26, finished 2024/09/28, listed until 2024/04/26)*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Position Description
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics of the University of South Florida seeks to fill a 12-month, full-time, Postdoctoral Scholar position in Statistics/Data Science to begin August 7, 2024.
A Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematics with a concentration in Statistics or closely-related field required. The degree must be conferred by the appointment start date. Applicant must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Postdoctoral Scholar.
Preference will be given to candidates who have received their Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematics with a concentration in Statistics within the last three years and whose research area is in data science, applications of machine learning to various sub-disciplines such as medical sciences, finance and related topics.
This position carries a teaching load of three (3) courses per year. The contract is renewable for up to two (2) additional years dependent upon available funding and satisfactory performance in both research and teaching. Information about the department can be found on the website: http://math.usf.edu.
To apply, please visit http://employment.usf.edu and attach a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, and Teaching Statement as a single document. Applicants must also arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be submitted for review, one of which should address the applicant’s teaching record or potential. These letters should be submitted through MathJobs.org. Candidates must submit their application materials by March 15, 2024. If you have any questions about the position please contact Dr. Jiwoong Kim (jiwoongkim@usf.edu). Conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. USF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution. For disability accommodations, contact Denise L. Marks at (813-974-9747/denise@usf.edu), a minimum of five working days in advance.Application Materials Required:
- Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
- And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
University of South Florida
4202 East Fowler Avenue, CMC342
Tampa, FL 33620-5700