Tenure-Track Position in Statistics-Department of Mathematics and Statistics

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Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Tenure-track position in Statistics

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at McGill University invites applications from outstanding investigators for a tenure-track position in the field of Statistics. The position, open as of August 1st, 2026, is targeted towards candidates with demonstrated expertise in the development of modern statistical theory and methods, or closely related aspects of data science, machine learning or artificial intelligence more broadly.  Additional experience doing inter-disciplinary research is an asset. The Department welcomes applications at the Assistant Professor level, but more senior applicants will be considered.

Qualifications: Candidates should hold a doctoral degree in Statistics or a related field at the date of appointment and must demonstrate competitive research and publication records, substantial teaching experience, and a strong potential for collaborative research, program development, and contribution to the scholarly community in general.  Candidates must have the necessary background to contribute substantively to teaching core courses among the statistics program degree offerings.

Duties: Duties include conducting research, teaching undergraduate and graduate classes, supervising students, and standard administrative duties at the levels of the department, university, and research community.

Salary: Salary will be negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Documentation: Initially, a cover letter and curriculum vitae, including a list of publications, as well as a research outline and a teaching statement which includes an account of teaching experience. Candidates are also encouraged to provide web links for up to five selected reprints or preprints. After submitting their application, candidates may be contacted to provide the name and email address of at least four referees, one of which specifically addressing the teaching record.

Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications should be received by October 5, 2025. Applications will be considered until the positions are filled.

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.