The Faculty of Mathematics at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum invites
applications for the position of a

Professor W3 (m/f/d) in Mathematical Statistics and Data Science

commencing at the earliest possible date (early succession to Prof.
Holger Dette).

The holder of the position will represent the subject of Mathematical
Statistics and Data Science in research and teaching. We are seeking an
individual with an excellent research profile in modern areas of
Mathematical Statistics and the mathematical foundations of Data
Science. This includes, for example, areas such as statistical learning,
high-dimensional statistics, causal inference, or statistics for
spatio-temporal data, but applications from other subfields are also
explicitly welcome.

Applicants should be highly qualified both in research and teaching. The
internationally visible research profile should meaningfully complement
the existing research strengths of the Faculty of Mathematics and foster
interdisciplinary collaboration.

Active participation in existing and planned collaborative research
projects is expected, particularly within the University Alliance (UA)
Ruhr. This specifically includes the TRR 391 “Spatio-temporal Statistics
for the Transition of Energy and Transport”.

The professorship’s teaching responsibilities include courses in the
faculty’s mathematics degree programs, particularly in the planned
Master’s program “Mathematical Data Science.” In addition, contributions
to service teaching for other degree programs are expected (mathematics
lectures for students in natural and engineering sciences, particularly
in the areas of statistics and data science).

Requirements:
Positive evaluation as a junior professor, habilitation or equivalent
academic achievement and evidence of special aptitude are just as much
required as the willingness to participate in the self-governing bodies
of the Ruhr-Universität Bochum and to generally get involved in
university processes according to Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s mission
statement. The candidate has to meet the appointment requirements
according to section 36 ff. Hochschulgesetz NW.

We expect furthermore:
– A strong commitment to teaching;
– A willingness to engage in interdisciplinary scientific work;
– Proven ability and willingness to attract significant third-party
funding for research projects.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.

The deadline for applications is 30.06.2025. Further details, including
how to apply, can be found here:

https://jobs.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/jobposting/c2a255a4114e429e55e7a92bb72efbe900a448450?ref=homepage