Assistant Professor in Quantitative Methods

The Daniels School of Business at Purdue University is actively seeking applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level in the Quantitative Methods area, with an anticipated start date in the fall semester of 2024. Ideal candidates should hold a doctorate before the starting date in applied mathematics, computer science, economics, engineering, management science, operations research, statistics, or a closely related field.

We invite applications from individuals across various research areas within the Quantitative Methods domain. Particularly, we encourage candidates with a focus on data science methodologies and an interest in exploring the economic and social impact of analytics on institutional decisions and outcomes. Successful candidates should demonstrate the potential for leadership in research and the ability to conduct research that is publishable in top-tier academic journals. Additionally, the candidates are expected to deliver courses in data science, business statistics, and management science at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Among a wide range of graduate and undergraduate degree programs, Daniels School of Business has a very successful and highly ranked master’s program in Business Analytics and Information Management (MS BAIM). Building on this success, Daniels started to offer an undergraduate BAIM program in the Fall semester of 2022 to over 170 enrolled students. Both MS and BS BAIM programs are directed by the faculty in the Quantitative Methods area and the Management Information System area. For more information about the Quantitative Methods area, our programs, and our faculty, please visit https://krannert.purdue.edu/academics/Quantitative-Methods/.

Application and Review Process

Applications should include curriculum vitae, teaching statements, and evidence of teaching ability if available. Applicants should also submit at least three names and email addresses for reference letters to:   https://webapps.krannert.purdue.edu/KARS/Apply/qgU7Wknf1X
    

Application reviews will begin January 15, 2024, until the positions are filled. Inquiries can be directed to Professor Thanh Nguyen ([email protected]) or Professor Yanjun Li ([email protected]), Daniels School of Business, Purdue University, 403 Mitch Daniels Blvd, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA. A background check is required for employment in this position.

About Purdue University

As Indiana’s land grant institution established in 1869, Purdue is one of the nation’s leading public research universities. Located in West Lafayette, Indiana, Purdue offers a great work and living environment. As a college town, West Lafayette is centrally located to several major business centers including Indianapolis (1 hour), Chicago (2 hours), Cincinnati (3 hours), Louisville (3 hours), Columbus (3.5 hours), and St. Louis (4 hours). Purdue’s Research Park is home to over 200 business start-ups, many of which originated from faculty innovations.

Purdue University's vision is to be at the forefront of advancing Data Science-underpinned research and education by providing faculty and students with an integrated, Data Science-fluent campus ecosystem. It is home to a large number of world-class faculty engaged in fundamental research and applications of Data Science, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence. Please visit https://www.purdue.edu/ to learn more about Purdue University.

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.