Assoc. Professor - Computer Science jobs in New Suffolk, NY

Stony Brook University's Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level with an expected start date of Fall 2024. Exceptionally qualified candidates in all areas of statistics and data science are invited to apply. The ideal candidate will have superb communication skills that enable effective collaboration, mentoring, and teaching.

The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching and conducting scholarly research, and service to the department and Stony Brook University. The Department values diversity and seeks candidates who can contribute to a welcoming climate for all students.

Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2024

Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent)in Statistics, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field and should have a strong record of scholarly research.

Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates with demonstrated excellence in teaching. High potential for leading an outstanding research program and securing research support. Evidence of expertise in data science, experience with data visualization tools, cloud services, and/or relational databases.

Applications received by March 31, 2024 will receive full consideration. Candidates who apply on or after April 1, 2024 will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The below documents are required and must be submitted through Interfolio.

1) Cover Letter
2) Curriculum Vitae
3) Research Statement
4) Teaching Statement
5) Three letters of recommendation

All application materials must be submitted online. Please use the Apply Now button to begin your application. For technical support, visit Interfolio's Support Site (https://support.interfolio.com/) or reach out to their Scholar Service Team at help@interfollio.com or (877) 997-8807.

For questions regarding this position, please contact search chair, Professor Wei Zhu at wei.zhu@stonybrook.edu.

Department description: The Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics is home to one of the largest undergraduate programs on campus and is a national leader in training students in applied mathematics and statistics, with a BS program that has been ranked within the top 5 in the USA. The Department has MS and PhD programs with 200-300 graduate students. The Department currently has 25-30 full-time faculty and lecturers, with many award-winning researchers and distinguished faculty. The Department faculty have significant collaborations with interdisciplinary centers on and off campus, including the Institute for AIDriven Discovery and Innovation, the Institute of Advanced Computational Science (IACS), the Laufer Center for Physical and Quantitative Biology, the Institute for Engineering-Driven Medicine, the Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology (CEWIT), Brookhaven National Labs, and the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.

SBU campus description: Campus Description:

Stony Brook University, one of two flagships within the State University of New York (SUNY) system, is one of America's most dynamic public universities, a center of academic excellence, and an internationally recognized research institution that is changing the world. After more than 60 years of existence, it is ranked among the top 100 universities in the nation and the top 25 public universities in the nation. It is a member of the prestigious invitation-only Association of American Universities, composed of the top 66 leading research institutions in North America. As Long Island's largest single-site employer, Stony Brook has nearly 15,000 full- and part-time employees, including 2,800 faculty and nearly 27,000 students - including almost 18,000 undergraduates - and offers more than 200 majors, minors and combined-degree programs. Located approximately 60 miles east of Manhattan on Long Island's beautiful North Shore, Stony Brook is situated on 1,454 wooded acres, encompassing 13 schools and colleges; a Research and Development Park; world-class athletics facilities, including an 8,300-seat stadium and a 4,000-seat arena; and Stony Brook Medicine, Long Island's premier academic medical center. Also part of the University is a teaching and research campus in Southampton, New York, which offers graduate arts programs and is the site of the Marine Sciences Center. In addition, Stony Brook has a role in running, and performs joint research with, Brookhaven National Laboratory, the only Department of Energy Laboratory in the Northeast. Home to the Emerson String Quartet, the Pollock-Krasner House in East Hampton, NY, and the Humanities Institute, with endeavors that extend to the Turkana Basin Institute in Kenya and the Ranomafana National Park in Madagascar, Stony Brook sustains an international reputation that cuts across the arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.

Special Notes:

This is a tenure-track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (631) 632- 6350. It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/police.