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The Department of Statistics welcomes employers, organizations, and research partners to share internship and full‑time opportunities for our undergraduate and graduate students. Please use the form below to submit your position. Our team reviews each submission to ensure accuracy and relevance before posting it publicly on this page.

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Once approved, opportunities will appear in the “Current Listings” section below.

Current Job & Internship Listings

Florida State University | Department of Statistics 

Tenure-Track Position in Statistics

 

The Department of Statistics at Florida State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting in August 2027. This position provides opportunities for engagement with the large undergraduate program and vibrant MS and PhD programs in Biostatistics, Data Science, and Statistics.

 

Candidates with research areas in Biostatistics, Data Science, Statistics or related fields are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will join a faculty with research expertise including machine learning, high-dimensional data, network analysis, spatial data, survival and longitudinal analysis, Bayesian analysis, shape/object data analysis, causality and data privacy, to name a few (see https://stat.fsu.edu), in a collaborative environment at a comprehensive, Carnegie R1 University. Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, conducting research, and student mentoring.

 

A doctoral degree from an accredited institution in Biostatistics, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching and academic research is required.

 

Apply for the positions at https://jobs.fsu.edu (job ID 63484). A curriculum vitae is required as well as statements on teaching and research. Applicants should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted following the instructions on the application page. The application window closes on November 13, 2026. 

 

For questions about our hiring process, please contact Pamela McGhee (pmcghee@fsu.edu).

 

FSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

 

Explore Careers in Statistics

Students in the Department of Statistics develop strong analytical, computational, and problem‑solving skills that prepare them for a wide range of careers across industry, government, research, and nonprofit sectors. Statistics graduates pursue roles in:

  • Data science and analytics

  • Biostatistics and public health

  • Finance, actuarial science, and risk modeling

  • Technology and software development

  • Government and policy analysis

  • Research labs and academic institutions

Experience‑based learning such as internships, research, and project‑based coursework helps students build professional networks, clarify career goals, and strengthen their readiness for the workforce.

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