Ph3Tenured Associate Professor in Scientific group: Statistics (13/STAT-01) or Econometrics (13/ECON-05) /h3 h3Scientific sector: Statistics (STAT-01/A) or Econometrics (ECON-05/A) /h3 pThe Faculty of Economics and Management at the Free University of Bozen/Bolzano is seeking candidates to fill a full-time tenured position at the Associate Professor level in Statistics or Econometrics (Professore Associato) in the scientific sector STAT-01/A (Statistics) or ECON-05/A (Econometrics) under the Italian academic system. /p pThe successful candidate will join the research cluster in “Data Science and Mathematical Methods” and take an active lead in the development of research initiatives in their areas of expertise. /p pDuties include at least 120 hours of teaching per year at the undergraduate, master or doctoral levels as well as student supervision. The compensation package for the position is competitive and matches that of leading European universities. Additionally, under certain conditions, it is possible to obtain a long‑standing, substantial reduction in income tax in Italy for up to 13 years. The expected appointment date is January 2027. /p h3Qualifications /h3 pCandidates should hold a PhD in Statistics, Econometrics, or a closely related discipline, with a strong mathematical or computational background. Experience or interest in applying these methods to business, economic, or financial data is considered an asset. /p pCandidates must have an outstanding record of scientific publications in high‑impact journals, with a strong track record in leading data science, statistics, or econometrics journals. /p pTeaching at the BSc, MSc, and PhD levels is expected. Teaching duties will require proficiency in at least two of the three official teaching languages at the Faculty of Economics and Management (German, Italian, or English). Candidates must have language skills in English and either German or Italian at native speaker or C1 level. /p pThe successful candidate is expected to have an independent internationally visible research profile in Statistics or Econometrics, with a strong emphasis on methodological, mathematical, and computational aspects of data analysis. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, high‑dimensional statistical inference, spatio‑temporal modeling, big data analytics, statistical learning and machine learning, computational and algorithmic statistics, optimization‑based methods, and scalable or simulation‑based inference. The ability to develop interdisciplinary research that connects methodological advances with applications in business, finance, and economics is highly valued. Potential to attract competitive external research funding is desirable. /p pThe Free University of Bozen-Bolzano especially bencourages female scientists /b to submit their expression of interest. Applications that do not satisfy this requirement will not be short‑listed. /p pFurthermore, the Selection Committee will consider applicants meeting the following conditions: /p ul liExcellence in research at the international level, demonstrated by publications in leading international journals, including those with a high impact factor; /li liEvidence of high‑quality teaching and mentoring; /li liSignificant level of service to the department, the university and the profession; /li liEvidence of ability to raise external funds for research; /li liEnglish and either German or Italian at native speaker or C1 level. /li /ul h3Application procedure /h3 pTo apply, please submit: /p ul liCover letter describing your interest in the position and qualifications, including a statement of your current academic position; /li liStatement of current and future research plans; /li liStatement of teaching philosophy and experience; /li liTeaching evaluations; /li liContact information to request 3 reference letters. /li /ul pThe application (cover letter) must be signed and dated, and all the documents must be sent via e‑mail to a (email protected) /a, attn. dott.ssa Anna Mattioli. /p pbApplications will be accepted until. /b Short‑listed candidates who meet the requirements will be invited to attend an online preliminary interview potentially leading to an on‑site personal interview at the Bolzano‑Bozen campus of the Faculty of Economics and Management. /p h3About the Faculty /h3 pThe Faculty of Economics and Management was founded in 1998 and currently counts over 1,100 students and more than 60 faculty members, who study and work in three languages: English, German, and Italian. Through academic excellence in research and teaching, the Faculty contributes to the development of the South‑Tyrolean economy while being solidly connected to international scientific networks. /p pThe Free University of Bozen-Bolzano is ranked 176‑200 in the "Times Higher Education 2024" Subject Ranking for "Business Economics", and 351‑400 for the university as a whole, and was recently named one of the top small universities in Italy. The working language of the Faculty of Economics and Management is English, but teaching is done also in German and Italian. /p pFor general information about the position, terms and conditions of working at the Faculty of Economics and Management please contact the Dean Prof. Marjaana Gunkel: a (email protected) /a. /p h3Apply now /h3 pApply by sending your application documents to a (email protected) /a before. By submitting your application you consent to the retention of your personal data for service‑related purposes. 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