Associate Professor/Professor - Data Science Computation

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University of Toronto, Department of Statistical Sciences – Associate Professor/Professor – Data Science Computation

Position Title Associate Professor/Professor - Data Science Computation

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Duties and Responsibilities

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Department of Statistical Sciences in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of Data Science Computation or adjacent fields. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Candidates will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded program.

In addition, the successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load.

Position Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment, with a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching in Data Science Computation or adjacent fields. We are seeking exceptional candidates whose research advances the theoretical and methodological foundations of computation in data science, including, but not limited to, sampling and simulation, computational inference, optimization, randomized numerical methods, and scalable algorithms for high-dimensional problems, with particular interest in statistical-computational tradeoffs, complexity, convergence, and theoretical guarantees. Candidates must have an established international reputation.

We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and strengthen our existing departmental research areas

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence, as demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, distinguished awards and accolades, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements from referees of high standing.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier (including the required materials outlined below), and strong letters of reference.

Candidates are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment demonstrated through the application materials.

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Salary Range The rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary range for this position exceeds $200,000 CAD per annum.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to academic excellence as articulated in University of Toronto's Statement on Equity, Diversity and Excellence. We seek candidates who share these values and who demonstrate throughout the application materials their commitment and efforts to advance equity, diversity and inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

The University of Toronto has adopted the AAU Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Academia, including the requirement that applicants release personnel information from prior employers regarding sexual misconduct. Full details and requirements can be found here.

Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with Disabilities.

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