University of Chicago

William H. Kruskal Instructor of Statistics, Computational and Applied Mathematics

Location
Chicago
Pay
Not disclosed
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
September 1, 2026

About this position

The University of Chicago Department of Statistics invites applications for the position of William H. Kruskal Instructor. We seek recent or expected Ph.D. graduates doing advanced research with a connection to applied mathematics, computational mathematics, or machine learning. Kruskal Instructor responsibilities include engagement in independent research and teaching up to three quarter-long courses per year. The appointment is for a term of up to three years. The University of Chicago has the highest standards for scholarship and academic quality, is dedicated to fundamental research, and has an inherently inter-disciplinary structure that is very supportive of newly emerging research opportunities. 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 : Completion of all requirements for the Ph.D. in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or a related field by the time of hire. Preferred: research interests related to those of faculty in the Committee on Computational and Applied Mathematics https://cam.uchicago.edu/people/#faculty .

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$3,750/ course, n=77

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