Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Data Science

IE University's School of Science and Technology (Sci-Tech) invites qualified applicants for full-time, tenure-track faculty positions in Data Science beginning September 2023, in Madrid.  

Relevant, high-impact research and knowledge creation is a critical part of the mission of the school, and we are currently seeking to build a team of foundational research faculty as part of the next phase of our expansion. 

We welcome applicants who focus on Theoretical Foundations of Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) as well as on knowledge transfer and applications to domain specific sectors, including (but not limited to) Healthcare, Energy/environment, Finance, Cybersecurity, Marketing/Retail, etc. 

Selected applicants will join a stimulating working environment with English as working language, a competitive salary in line with top ranked European academic institutions. 

Requirements 

• PhD in Statistics/Mathematics/Engineering or a related discipline from an internationally recognised institution.
• Excellence in research evidenced primarily by sustained contributions and publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals
• Strong commitment to teaching in machine learning, data science or business analytics.
• Ability to participate in applied research in interdisciplinary teams at the interface between technical, business, and application-oriented domains. 

Application Instructions 

Please include

1. a cover letter and vitae
2. a research statement
3. a statement of teaching philosophy, and
4. two confidential letters of recommendation
5. you may include teaching evaluations and sample course syllabi in your dossier.

Pre-submission inquiries about the open positions may be addressed to Manuele Leonelli manuele.leonelli@ie.edu 

Create your dossier and submit your application by clicking the 'Apply' button.

The search will continue until the position is filled. 

IE University is strongly committed to non-discriminatory hiring practices and encourages applications from individuals who will further expand the diversity of our faculty. 

About IE University and the School of Science and Technology 

IE University is an internationally recognized institution originally founded as a business school. We consider ourselves the most international institution of higher education with approximately 85% of our students coming from outside Spain and typically over 120 countries represented on campus. Our Madrid postgraduate campus is situated in the financial district of this vibrant, cosmopolitan capital city of over 5 million people. In 2021 we opened the IE Tower –standing as one of the 5 towers in the business district of Madrid with a 6000-student capacity. 

The School of Science and Technology prepares students with industry relevant skills in the context of STEM and related educational programs. Our diverse range of disciplines use all kind of technologies to foster innovation and management. The school offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Data analytics. Our master´s in Business analytics and Big Data had our university ranked No. 7 globally for Master's in Business Analytics. 

The School of Science and Technology boasts a diverse and international faculty of engineers, computer scientists, applied mathematicians, and experts in AI, cybersecurity, NLP and information technologies. The Impact Xcelerator offers new faculty the opportunity to participate in applied research labs in collaboration with research groups and companies in fields like healthcare, environmental science, finance and cybersecurity, profiting from the rich network of IE Business School.

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