Department: Mathematics & Statistics / 0-1249-000

College: College of Arts & Sciences

Salary Plan: Temporary

Hiring Salary: $50,000/year

Position Summary:

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. This position carries a teaching load of three (3) courses per year.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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.

Information for Applicants

The contract is renewable for up to 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://www.math.usf.edu.

Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 35454

Posting Date: 10/25/2023

Posting End Date: 03/21/2024

How To Apply 

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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).

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Equal Employment Opportunity 

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The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

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.

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Federal Rights

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) , Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) .

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About USF 

The University of South Florida, a high-impact research university dedicated to student success and committed to community engagement, generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. With campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF serves approximately 50,000 students who represent nearly 150 different countries.  For four consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked USF as one of the nation’s top 50 public universities, including USF’s highest ranking ever in 2023 (No. 42). In 2023, USF became the first public university in Florida in nearly 40 years to be invited to join the Association of American Universities, a prestigious group of the leading universities in the United States and Canada. Through hundreds of millions of dollars in research activity each year and as one of top universities in the world for securing new patents, USF is a leader in solving global problems and improving lives. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu

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