Quantitative Foundation Associate or Distinguished Full Professor of Data Science jobs in United States
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Inside Higher Ed · 6 days ago

Quantitative Foundation Associate or Distinguished Full Professor of Data Science

positionVirginia, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

The University of Virginia's School of Data Science is seeking a Distinguished Full Professor of Data Science to join their faculty. The role involves maintaining internationally recognized research programs, teaching, and mentoring students while contributing to the advancement of data science as a discipline.

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Responsibilities

Maintain internationally recognized research programs
Successfully compete for external research funding
Instruct classes (in-person and online)
Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
Elevate the school’s reputation as an internationally recognized leader in data science
Shape the culture and direction of both a new discipline and a new school

Qualification

PhD in Data ScienceResearch excellenceTeaching experienceAdvisingExternal research fundingMentoringCommitment to diversityInterest in data science

Required

Candidates must have earned a PhD in Data Science or a related field (e.g., STEM, social science or humanities degree with a data science focus)
Demonstrated internationally recognized achievement in data science and made fundamental contributions to the discipline
Record of excellence in research, teaching, and advising, in data science and/or closely related fields
Established a national/international reputation for contribution to the field in methodology, application, and impact
Expected to maintain internationally recognized research programs
Successfully compete for external research funding
Instruct classes (in-person and online)
Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
Expected to elevate the school's reputation as an internationally recognized leader in data science
A commitment to advancing the University's mission is essential for all candidates

Preferred

Candidates with backgrounds and experiences that are underrepresented in data science are especially encouraged to apply
Enthusiasm for growing and educating the next generation of data scientists, both at the undergraduate and graduate level, is highly desirable

Company

Inside Higher Ed

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dateFounded in 2004
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Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size51-200 employees
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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
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2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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