Assistant Professor in Statistics

Category:: Faculty
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Department:: Department of Mathematics, Harpur College
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Sep 11, 2026
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 1707
Position ID:: 204738
About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

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Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

Job Description:

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Binghamton University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Statistics at the rank of assistant professor, beginning in Fall 2027. The successful candidate must have a strong record of research and teaching and complement and/or strengthen our existing research group. Applications from underrepresented groups and minorities are especially welcome.

The search is open to all areas of statistics. Applicants with a background in theoretical statistics are especially encouraged to apply. Current research in the statistics group of the department includes statistical learning, high-dimensional statistics, data privacy, Bayesian statistics, sequential analysis, scientific machine learning, and random matrix theory.

Binghamton University is a highly ranked R1 public institution engaged in outstanding research and education. Opportunities for collaborative research are provided through research groups such as various Organized Research Centers.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in statistics or a closely related field by August 16, 2027

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching mathematics or statistics at a higher education institution
• Background in theoretical statistics

Please be advised that H1B visa sponsorship may not be available for this position.

Additional Information:

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the following Request Form.

The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by title IX and its implementing regulations, Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

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Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus effective August 1, 2017.

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must complete the application process through both Interview Exchange and MathJobs.org.

1. Apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=204738

Please submit:

• Cover letter, and
• Curriculum vitae (CV)

2. Submit application materials via MathJobs.org: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/28884

Please submit:

• Cover letter,
• Curriculum vitae (CV),
• Research statement,
• Teaching statement,
• At least three reference letters on research, and
• One reference letter on teaching.

Applications received by January 10, 2027, are guaranteed full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.