Assistant Professor of Statistics (Colorado School of Mines)

Position Details Institution: Colorado School of Mines (Mines) Department: Applied Mathematics and Statistics (AMS) Position Title: Assistant Professor, Data Science & Statistics Rank: Tenure-track, Assistant Professor Location: Golden, Colorado Start Date: August 2026 Application Priority Deadline: March 1, 2026 (applications accepted until filled) Salary Range: $98,500 – $111,000 Position Overview The Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics at Mines seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in Data Science and Statistics, particularly in the application to spatial and space-time data relevant to geosciences, energy systems, environment, or critical minerals. Primary Responsibilities: Develop and maintain an externally funded research program in Data Science and Statistics. Conduct high-quality teaching in undergraduate and graduate courses, bridging theory and practical applications. Supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in coursework and research. Contribute to the department, university, and professional community through service, leadership, and committee work. Preferred Expertise: Application of data science/statistics to spatial or space-time data. Experience addressing scientific problems in geosciences, environment, or energy systems. Evidence of or potential for research leadership, engagement in professional societies, and securing external funding. Minimum Qualifications PhD in Data Science, Statistics, or a closely related field. Record of peer-reviewed publications in statistics or data science. Research experience in academic, lab, or industry environments. Demonstrated potential for excellence in research, teaching, and mentorship. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Potential to establish a funded and impactful research program. Department & University Overview Students: ~6,400 undergraduates; ~1,900 graduate students. Research funding: ~$106M (FY2024). AMS Department: 23 faculty; offers B.S., M.S., Ph.D. programs; focus on computational applied math, statistics, and data science. Mines emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration with government labs (NREL, NIST, NCAR, NOAA), industry, and other universities. Departmental focus areas: Computational and applied mathematics, statistics, and data science. Modeling and analysis of large-scale and complex datasets. Interdisciplinary collaboration and applied problem-solving. Website: AMS Department Application Instructions Applicants must submit the following (online application only): Curriculum Vitae Statement of Research (≤4 pages) Statement of Teaching (≤2 pages) Cover Letter expressing interest Up to three representative research papers (PDFs) Research Statement: Should describe past research, connections to Mines, societal impact, and plans for future research/funding. Teaching Statement: Should outline in-person, hands-on, project-based pedagogy, and experience with online education. References: Contact information for references will be requested; references contacted later in process. Submit application: Mines online portal. Benefits & Total Rewards Flexible health and dental options Fully vested retirement plan with 12% employer contribution from day one Tuition benefits (6 credits/year for employees; 50% discount for dependents) On-campus daycare center Free RTD Ecopass for local transit Access to Recreation Center and Outdoor Recreation Center Athletics tickets and employee discount programs Equal Opportunity & Accommodation Mines is an equal opportunity employer. No discrimination based on age, gender, race, religion, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories. Reasonable accommodations available under the ADA/ADAAA. Background check required. Contact for questions: Soutir Bandyopadhyay, AMS search committee chair – If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy

Position Details

Institution: Colorado School of Mines (Mines)
Department: Applied Mathematics and Statistics (AMS)
Position Title: Assistant Professor, Data Science & Statistics
Rank: Tenure-track, Assistant Professor
Location: Golden, Colorado
Start Date: August 2026
Application Priority Deadline: March 1, 2026 (applications accepted until filled)
Salary Range: $98,500 – $111,000

Position Overview

The Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics at Mines seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in Data Science and Statistics, particularly in the application to spatial and space-time data relevant to geosciences, energy systems, environment, or critical minerals.

Primary Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain an externally funded research program in Data Science and Statistics.
Conduct high-quality teaching in undergraduate and graduate courses, bridging theory and practical applications.
Supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in coursework and research.
Contribute to the department, university, and professional community through service, leadership, and committee work.

Preferred Expertise:

Application of data science/statistics to spatial or space-time data.
Experience addressing scientific problems in geosciences, environment, or energy systems.
Evidence of or potential for research leadership, engagement in professional societies, and securing external funding.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in Data Science, Statistics, or a closely related field.
Record of peer-reviewed publications in statistics or data science.
Research experience in academic, lab, or industry environments.
Demonstrated potential for excellence in research, teaching, and mentorship.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Potential to establish a funded and impactful research program.

Department & University Overview

Students: ~6,400 undergraduates; ~1,900 graduate students.
Research funding: ~$106M (FY2024).
AMS Department: 23 faculty; offers B.S., M.S., Ph.D. programs; focus on computational applied math, statistics, and data science.
Mines emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration with government labs (NREL, NIST, NCAR, NOAA), industry, and other universities.

Departmental focus areas:

Computational and applied mathematics, statistics, and data science.
Modeling and analysis of large-scale and complex datasets.
Interdisciplinary collaboration and applied problem-solving.

Website: AMS Department

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit the following (online application only):

Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Research (≤4 pages)
Statement of Teaching (≤2 pages)
Cover Letter expressing interest
Up to three representative research papers (PDFs)

Research Statement: Should describe past research, connections to Mines, societal impact, and plans for future research/funding.

Teaching Statement: Should outline in-person, hands-on, project-based pedagogy, and experience with online education.

References: Contact information for references will be requested; references contacted later in process.

Submit application: Mines online portal.

Benefits & Total Rewards

Flexible health and dental options
Fully vested retirement plan with 12% employer contribution from day one
Tuition benefits (6 credits/year for employees; 50% discount for dependents)
On-campus daycare center
Free RTD Ecopass for local transit
Access to Recreation Center and Outdoor Recreation Center
Athletics tickets and employee discount programs

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation

Mines is an equal opportunity employer. No discrimination based on age, gender, race, religion, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.
Reasonable accommodations available under the ADA/ADAAA.
Background check required.

Contact for questions: Soutir Bandyopadhyay, AMS search committee chair –

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy

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