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Assistant Professor - Data Science Computation at University of Toronto

Assistant Professor - Data Science Computation

University of Toronto · CA

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Assistant Professor - Data Science Computation

University of Toronto · CA

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About the Role

The Department of Statistical Sciences at the University of Toronto is seeking a full-time tenure stream Assistant Professor in Data Science Computation and adjacent fields, starting July 1, 2027. This role emphasizes advancing the theoretical and methodological foundations of computation in data science.

Responsibilities

  • Establish innovative and independent research at the highest international level.
  • Establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.
  • Be assigned a teaching and service load.

Requirements

  • PhD degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter.
  • Demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching in Data Science Computation or adjacent fields.
  • Exceptional candidates whose research advances the theoretical and methodological foundations of computation in data science, including 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.
  • Experience working with, teaching, or mentoring diverse groups or diverse students is preferred.
  • Exceptional candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and strengthen existing departmental research strengths.
  • Evidence of research excellence demonstrated through publications in top-ranked journals, research statement, conference presentations, awards, and strong referee endorsements.
  • Evidence of excellence in teaching through teaching accomplishments, teaching dossier, and strong letters of reference.
  • Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment, demonstrated through application materials.

Location

  • St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Work Type

  • Full-time
  • Tenure Stream

Experience Level

  • Assistant Professor

Education Level

  • PhD

Salary/Compensations

  • CAD $140,000 to $190,000 per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

About the Company

  • For more information about the Department of Statistical Sciences, please visit our website at https://www.statistics.utoronto.ca.
  • For more information on working at the University of Toronto, please visit https://www.utoronto.ca/research-innovation/working-at-uoft.

Equal Opportunity

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.