Jobs & Opportunities
- Faculty
Professor of Data Science
The University of Chicago invites applications for tenured faculty positions at the rank of Full 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. Members of the faculty are expected to lead research programs that will produce significant contributions to a field, and teach and mentor at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Associate Professor, Data Science
The University of Chicago invites applications for 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.Members of the faculty are expected to lead research programs that will produce significant contributions to a field, and teach and mentor at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Assistant Professor of Data Science
The University of Chicago invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant 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.Members of the faculty are expected to lead research programs that will produce significant contributions to a field, and teach and mentor at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
DSSI Research Director
The Data Science for Social Impact (DSSI) Summer Experience is an immersive 8-week paid summer research program at the University of Chicago, aimed at undergraduate students early in their data science education and research experience from a national network of colleges and universities. The UChicago Data Science Institute seeks a summer Research Director to lead the intellectual and research direction of the program, overseeing curriculum, research projects, and DSSI Network faculty engagement. Learn more about the position and how to apply.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination.
- Postdoctoral
Data Science Preceptor
The University of Chicago’s Data Science Institute, in partnership with the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), invites applications for the position of University of Chicago (UChicago) Data Science Preceptorship. The UChicago and CCC Preceptorship program will develop the next generation of teaching academics for data science, engineering, and computer science education. This unique program emphasizes pedagogical best practices and allows Preceptors, from a variety of STEM PhD backgrounds, the opportunity to broaden their classroom skills and enhance their teaching and scholarship portfolios with the support of UChicago and CCC faculty mentorship. As part of the NSF and Simons Foundation funded SkAI Institute, this year we will also hire up to two additional preceptors whose teaching and scholarship focus in the area of Astronomy and AI. UChicago is recruiting preceptors with an Astro-AI focus to co-develop new curriculum and teach courses at UChicago, CCC, and other SkAI partner institutions.
Data Science Institute Postdoctoral Scholars Program AY2025-26
The Data Science Institute (DSI) at the University of Chicago invites applications for Postdoctoral Scholars who wish to advance cutting-edge data science approaches, methods, and applications in research. This unique program provides postdocs with the opportunity to pursue original research on significant questions in data science. Drawing on the University of Chicago’s top-ranked programs, world-renowned faculty, as well as a vibrant and quickly expanding data science ecosystem, this program allows postdoctoral scholars to engage in field-defining data science and artificial intelligence research. Our positions carry a competitive salary, generous research funding allowances, and benefits. It is equally important that our postdocs work and grow in an environment that is supportive and focused on community and career development; as such, this program includes lectures focused on communication and workplace culture, and aims to develop a diverse cohort of well-rounded scholars pursuing careers across data science disciplines.
Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship
The University of Chicago invites applications for the Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship program, which trains scholars who seek to advance and accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the natural sciences. The rise of AI in science and engineering presents both a remarkable opportunity and a profound challenge to human-centered modes of inquiry, including not only data analysis, but also the design of experiments, the formulation of new hypotheses, and the revelation of natural laws. Given the cross-disciplinary nature of AI research in science, Fellows will be offered freedom and independence in pursuing their AI-related research, including the flexibility to change or expand their research focus and to work with multiple research groups while at the University. This UChicago fellowship is part of a major initiative funded by Schmidt Sciences that aims to launch the next frontier of scientific discovery through AI, and is recruiting those who have completed a Ph.D. in the natural or mathematical sciences, engineering or a related field before the start of their fellowship and no earlier than 2020. Applications are now available for the fourth cohort, members of which will start in 2025.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination.
- Graduate
Research Assistant Opportunity
The Data Science Institute (DSI) is seeking a current UChicago undergraduate or masters student to serve as a Research Assistant (RA). This project is specifically to assist in developing and refining a data process for environmental and disease data records. It will also include exploratory data analysis of the processed data with the end goal of building predictive models with time-series data. This will require leveraging basic statistical models as well as advanced deep learning techniques.
This project will be done in collaboration with David Uminsky, Executive Director of the Data Science Institute and Senior Research Associate in the Department of Computer Science, and with Mario Banuelos, Visiting Associate Professor and Associate Professor of Mathematics at Fresno State. This unique opportunity is aimed at students passionate about developing innovative solutions to real-world data problems. We are looking for a highly motivated and independent UChicago undergraduate student to begin part-time work immediately.
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Please send a resume and cover letter explaining your interest in the position to glynn@uchicago.edu
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination.
- Undergraduate
Research Assistant Opportunity
The Data Science Institute (DSI) is seeking a current UChicago undergraduate or masters student to serve as a Research Assistant (RA). This project is specifically to assist in developing and refining a data process for environmental and disease data records. It will also include exploratory data analysis of the processed data with the end goal of building predictive models with time-series data. This will require leveraging basic statistical models as well as advanced deep learning techniques.
This project will be done in collaboration with David Uminsky, Executive Director of the Data Science Institute and Senior Research Associate in the Department of Computer Science, and with Mario Banuelos, Visiting Associate Professor and Associate Professor of Mathematics at Fresno State. This unique opportunity is aimed at students passionate about developing innovative solutions to real-world data problems. We are looking for a highly motivated and independent UChicago undergraduate student to begin part-time work immediately.
Click here for more information.
Please send a resume and cover letter explaining your interest in the position to glynn@uchicago.edu
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination.
- Staff
Senior Director of Research Programs & Strategy
The Data Science Institute (DSI) is seeking a highly experienced Senior Director for Research Programs & Strategy to lead the DSI’s research and evaluation efforts. The Senior Director is responsible for the strategic management of research initiatives and external and internal research partnerships that support DSI’s activities. The Senior Director for Research Programs & Strategy reports directly to the Executive Director. The Senior Director for Research Programs & Strategy will work collaboratively with the DSI Faculty Director of Research and Faculty Director of AI to sharpen the DSI’s research vision and build strong relationships with scholars, scientists and faculty/staff and to grow the DSI’s research portfolio. The Senior Director will build relationships with agencies and organizations to support research strategy. This includes high-level relationship building, research project development and management, financial and grant management, and program and donor development. The Senior Director will translate academic research into policy and implementation recommendations. The Senior Director will oversee a group of research professionals who are responsible for targeted research and programmatic activities and work with the team to sustain, implement, and disseminate research.
Senior Director of Strategic AI Initiatives and Operations
We are seeking a highly organized, adaptable, and proactive Senior Director of Strategic AI Initiatives and Operations to join our team. The ideal candidate will convene people around operational tasks and strategic initiatives, ensuring the execution of processes they helped develop. Their goal will be to help move a portfolio of cutting-edge programs forward while ensuring that day-to-day operations run smoothly. Their duties will cover facilitating new strategic initiatives and fundraising, program and project management, and day-to-day operations. A successful candidate will be a forward-thinking professional with a passion for advancing innovative programs and ensuring operational excellence.
Assistant Director for the Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Office of Research is hiring an Assistant Director for the Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship program funded by Schmidt Sciences, a philanthropic initiative of Eric and Wendy Schmidt. The Assistant Director will lead the program in several key functions, including faculty leadership support in programmatic activities, development of partnerships across all Divisions and the National Laboratories, coordination of postdoctoral recruitment and hiring across academic departments, and overseeing program staff and the operational infrastructure. The Assistant Director will work directly with the Faculty Director and Co-Directors to support postdoctoral scholars in their research, outreach and education activities. The position will also report to the Assistant Provost for Research to ensure broad institutional support and coordinated resources for the program from the Office of the Provost.
Assistant Director, Career Services
The Assistant Director is responsible for the development and maintenance of career services offered by the MS in Applied Data Science program—including but not limited to tailored programs and events, career advising appointments with students, outcomes measurement, and differentiated support for the program’s part-time and full-time In-Person and Online students. The new hire will also work collaboratively with the Data Science Institute, other PSD master’s programs, and UChicagoGRAD to offer a comprehensive portfolio of general and subject specific career resources.
Systems Administrator II
Tech staff is the front line of defense for computer security and oversees all systems engineering/administration needs in the Data Science Institute. The System Administrator II will work in collaboration with other members of Techstaff in the Data Science Institute to serve as a technical resource for faculty, staff and students, and to assist the technical team with all aspects of systems management. The primary role is to learn the operations infrastructure, attend meetings, write basic automations, fix errors and bugs, and assist the senior members of the team with all architecture and administration tasks.
Staff Data Engineer
Working in collaboration with UChicago Data Science Institute faculty and staff and The Schmidt Family Foundation 11th Hour Project (“11th Hour”), the Staff Data Engineer (“SDE”) will increase the data capacity of 11th Hour program staff and grantees. In addition to capacity building, this role will consult on 11th Hour grantee data collection and modeling as well as the long-range goals of advancing scientific discovery, developing open source resources, innovative technical consulting, development and delivery of workshops and training, and other activities designed to advance the research and practice of data-driven and data intensive discovery across 11th Hour grantee areas.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination.