The University of Chicago: Physical Sciences Division Description The University of Chicago invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, and tenured faculty positions at the rank of Associate Professor, in the area of Data Science. Appointments may be made in either the Department of Computer Science or the Department of Statistics, jointly between Statistics and Computer Science, or jointly with another department in the University. The University of Chicago is implementing an ambitious plan for research and education in Data Science and AI, including new undergraduate and graduate academic programs and new cross-disciplinary research programs. The Data Science Institute (datascience.uchicago.edu ) is a collaboration among the Department of Computer Science (cs.uchicago.edu ), the Department of Statistics (stat.uchicago.edu ), and other units on campus. Topics of interest include safe and trustworthy AI, foundations and applications of artificial intelligence, world models, large language models, scientific AI, data ethics and privacy, data visualization, societal impacts of data and AI, data engineering, and scalable data and AI systems. The Data Science Institute focuses on fundamental advances at the intersection of data science, artificial intelligence, statistics, and computing in the context of real-world and domain-specific problems. The Committee on Data Science (codas.uchicago.edu) is the home of data science education programs. The larger data science community at the University of Chicago includes the Committee on Computational and Applied Mathematics (cam.uchicago.edu ), the Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago (TTIC), the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Fermilab, and Argonne National Laboratory. Members of the faculty are expected to lead research programs that will produce significant contributions to a field and to teach and mentor at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook ( ).
Qualifications:
Required for Assistant Professor: Completion of all requirements for a Ph.D. in Data Science, AI, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field is required at the time of appointment. Required for Associate Professor: A PhD in Data Science, AI, Statistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field. Candidates must have evidence of leadership in their field, successful independent research, and a demonstrated track record of mentoring PhD students and/or postdoctoral researchers.
Application Instructions:
Applications must be submitted online through the University of Chicago’s Academic Jobs website: Assistant Professor : Associate Professor : Review of applications will begin on November 1st, 2026, and will continue until all positions are filled. The following materials are required for the Assistant Professor and Associate Professor rank positions: cover letter; curriculum vitae, including a list of publications; statement describing past and current research accomplishments and outlining future research plans; description of teaching and mentoring philosophy and experience; The following additional materials are required for the Assistant Professor position: at least three confidential letters of recommendation requested by the applicant via Interfolio; and at least one and up to three publications. The following materials may be requested for the Associate Professor position: up to three publications and names of three or more people who can provide confidential letters of recommendation. Salary Range or Pay Grade: Assistant Professor: $135,000-$165,000. This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment. Individuals may be eligible for summer salary. This position may be eligible for a taxable moving allowance. Associate Professor: $162,000-$198,000. This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment. Individuals may be eligible for summer salary. This position may be eligible for a taxable moving allowance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination ( ). Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call or email with their request. The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.
