Assistant Professor of Statistics

The Department of Mathematics at Boise State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Statistics starting in fall 2027. We seek candidates whose research focuses on biostatistics, computational statistics, statistical learning, data science, or a closely related area and who have strong potential for collaboration with researchers affiliated with the Biomedical Research Institute (BRI) at Boise State University.

Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to both research and teaching. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s existing statistics curriculum, develop new courses within their area of expertise, and build an externally funded research program that provides opportunities for graduate student training and mentorship.

This position is part of Boise State University's interdisciplinary Biomolecular Sciences Cluster Hire Initiative, with open positions in the departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. The goal is to support a cohort of scientists with the potential to create new interdisciplinary research collaborations, support graduate education and the growth of doctoral programs, position Boise State for long-term research distinction, and build on existing institutional strengths.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates whose research has biomedical applications and strong potential to attract NIH and other externally sponsored research funding. Candidates should describe the potential for their research to contribute to at least one of the existing or emerging areas of interdisciplinary strength at Boise State University, including Matrix Biology COBRE , the Convergent Engineering and Biomolecular Science (CEBS) COBRE , Healthy Idaho Clinical and Translational Research (CTR-D) Program , Neuroscience , Cancer Research, and Quantum Information Science.

Applicants should also discuss how their research could leverage Boise State's shared instrumentation, core facilities (BRCF and FaCT Cores), and collaborative research infrastructure, including resources available through the Biomedical Research Institute, while contributing to a collaborative environment that advances scientific discovery, graduate education, and externally funded research.

Due to the intrinsic impact of these topics, the new hire is expected to have a strong knowledge of modern statistical and computational methods and a demonstrated interest in applications related to biomedical sciences, health sciences, and other interdisciplinary research areas. Department Overview: The Department of Mathematics at Boise State University is strongly committed to excellence in research, teaching, and service.

We offer B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mathematics with several emphasis areas, including statistics. The department also co-leads the Computing Ph.D. program within the School of Computing, which offers emphasis areas in data science, artificial intelligence, computational math, science and engineering, computer science, and cybersecurity.

Faculty share teaching strategies and work together to improve the student experience, and the department places a strong emphasis on mentoring graduate students. The department also supports faculty success through mentoring and professional development. Research spans many areas of the mathematical sciences, providing opportunities for collaboration within the department, across Boise State, and with researchers at other institutions.

Faculty have access to substantial computational resources through Boise State’s Research Computing department, which operates two high-performance computing clusters: Borah, a 40-node CPU and 20-node GPU cluster with 3.2 petabytes of storage, and Lemhi, a 504-node CPU cluster with 1.3 petabytes of storage. Research Computing also provides research, training, and classroom support to faculty, staff, and students.

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Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a closely related field by the time of appointment Preferred Qualifications: A strong record of research accomplishments appropriate to the candidate’s career stage, including peer-reviewed publications, and a promising research agenda with potential for extramural funding. Evidence of the ability to teach statistics courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, effective teaching, and a commitment to supporting student learning and continued growth as an instructor.

Experience or strong interest in interdisciplinary research that complements the Biomolecular Sciences Cluster Hire Initiative, with potential to collaborate or consult through the Biomedical Research Institute in areas such as biostatistics, quantitative biology, biomedical data science, computational modeling, biomedical imaging, statistical genomics, or related fields.

Experience or demonstrated potential in student mentoring, including mentoring Ph.D. students in Boise State’s interdisciplinary doctoral programs, particularly those pursuing the Data Science or Artificial Intelligence emphases within the Ph.D. in Computing. Required Application Materials: All of the following materials must be submitted electronically via www.

mathjobs.org : AMS Standard Cover Sheet A letter of application describing your interest in the position, your relevant experience and qualifications, and how your background aligns with the preferred qualifications. CV including publications and employment history (and dates of employment) Statement on research interests, accomplishments and future plans Statement on teaching experience, interests, and philosophy Graduate transcripts At least three letters of recommendation, one of which must address teaching in some depth In addition, to be considered for this position, please submit the application items 2 and 3 under the job posting listed on the Boise State University Careers page.

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on November 27, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. For questions regarding this position please contact Dr. Kyungduk Ko (kyungdukko@boisestate.edu) Salary and Benefits: The salary for the 9-month academic year starts at $75,000, commensurate with experience.

Our standard faculty contract is a 9-month contract (unless otherwise noted) with pay and benefits spread over 12 months. This is a yearly, renewable contract, unless noted that the position is temporary. More information about faculty contract and work days is available here . Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package , including (but not limited to): 10.

76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees) Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents See our full benefits page for more information