College of Arts and Sciences
Department:Department of Statistics
Position:Modeling, Inference and Prediction in High Dimensions
Rank:Assistant Professor
Description: The Department of Statistics in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin in the Autumn Semester of 2014.
We seek energetic researchers in areas of modern statistical methods, computation, and data analysis. Applicants should have expertise in statistics directed to modeling, inference, and prediction in high-dimensional settings. Commitments to both methodological research and scientific collaboration are required. Interests in applications to complex systems, including physical and biological systems as well as those involving human behavior and well-being are of special interest. The faculty member should be dedicated to the development and delivery ofeducational programs at all levels.
Qualifications: Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in Statistics (or related area) by August 20, 2014 and to present evidence of excellence in teaching and in both methodological and collaborative research. Further information about the department can be found at
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Application Instructions: Applicants should apply electronically at New or recent Ph.D.’s should include a statement of research and graduate school transcripts with their applications. Applications will be considered on a continuing basis, but the review process will begin on November 1, 2013.
To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA employer. Ohio State is an NSF Advance Institution