Build a New Kind of School
We are seeking talented people who are excited to create a forward-thinking community with a diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas. The School of Data Science is building a community dedicated to furthering data science education, research, and engagement. If you thrive in a startup atmosphere—where innovation, hard work, and enthusiasm are key contributors to success—and are excited to build a new kind of School, then we encourage you to apply.
The scope of data science at UVA is broad and inclusive. What are the Domains of Data Science?
The UVA School of Data Science is assembling an interdisciplinary and world-class faculty. We are seeking candidates who wish to join us as we pioneer data science methods and applications, innovate data science education, and collaborate on impactful research and solutions to real-world problems.
Faculty Positions
Open Rank Professor of Data Science, Tenured or Tenure Track
The School of Data Science at the University of Virginia invites applications for multiple open-rank, tenured, or tenure-track faculty positions in data science. Faculty at SDS play a vital role in advancing the school’s research and teaching missions by developing internationally recognized research programs, securing external funding, instructing undergraduate and graduate courses, and mentoring students. The school seeks innovative scholars with expertise across key domains—data systems, design, ethics, and analytics—who will contribute to its interdisciplinary and collaborative culture. Areas of particular interest include generative and trustworthy AI, health data science, data and society, sports analytics, and data science in education. Candidates from diverse disciplinary backgrounds who are committed to using data responsibly for the common good are strongly encouraged to apply.
Position Type: Full time
Interfolio Job ID: 175514
Open Rank Professor of Data Science, Academic General Faculty Teaching Track
The School of Data Science at the University of Virginia invites applications for multiple open-rank faculty positions on the Academic General Faculty Teaching Track to support the school’s undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. programs. Teaching-track faculty play a vital role in advancing data science education through innovative instruction, curriculum design, educational scholarship, and student mentorship. They engage in pedagogical research, contribute to externally funded projects, and shape the academic culture of a dynamic and growing school. The school seeks candidates with expertise across domains such as data systems, design, ethics, and analytics, and welcomes applicants who bring experience in areas including generative AI, health data science, data and society, sports analytics, and data science in education.
Position Type: Full time
Interfolio Job ID: 175511
Quantitative Foundation Associate or Distinguished Full Professor of Data Science
The School of Data Science at the University of Virginia invites applications for the Quantitative Foundation Professorship in Data Science at the rank of tenured associate or distinguished full professor. Supported by a foundational gift from the Quantitative Foundation, this endowed position seeks an exceptional scholar with internationally recognized research achievements and transformative contributions to the field of data science. The successful candidate will lead a high-impact research program, secure external funding, teach and mentor students across undergraduate and graduate programs, and contribute to shaping the school’s academic vision and reputation. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellence in research, teaching, and advising, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to advancing the responsible use of data for the common good.
Position Type: Full time
Interfolio Job ID: 175688
Associate Dean for Research
The Associate Dean for Research (ADR) in the School of Data Science (SDS) will provide strategic leadership and vision for the research mission of the school. This role involves defining research directions, fostering interdisciplinary research, managing research administration, developing new research initiatives, and supporting faculty and students in achieving high-impact scholarly outcomes. The ADR reports directly to the Dean, is part of the Dean’s Cabinet, and collaborates with other academic and administrative leaders within and across schools as well as the University of Virginia Office for the Vice President for Research (VPR) to enhance the school’s research enterprise.
Position Type: Full time
Interfolio Job ID: 168251
School of Data Science Faculty Wage
The School of Data Science seeks candidates to teach undergraduate and graduate students in the data science curriculum. This opportunity includes instruction in a classroom or distance education setting and may include curriculum development.
Position Type: Part time
Workday Job ID: R0015506
Staff Positions
Business Development Contractor — Data Science Education (UVA NOVA)
Build the next phase of the University of Virginia School of Data Science’s presence in Northern Virginia. This hybrid, contractor role is ideal for a strategic connector who thrives at the intersection of data science, workforce needs, and partnership development. You will lead business development for executive and non-degree education, cultivate relationships with companies and organizations across the region, and help shape programs in high-impact areas such as AI, health, and cybersecurity. Working closely with UVA NOVA and SDS leadership, you will translate regional demand into actionable opportunities, coordinate proposals and partnerships, and help launch offerings that advance UVA’s mission and grow SDS’s footprint in one of the nation’s most dynamic innovation corridors.
Position Type: 1099 Contractor
Location: Northern Virginia (hybrid; in-person preferred)
Director of Innovation
The University of Virginia School of Data Science seeks a Director of Innovation to lead initiatives that advance entrepreneurship and real-world impact across the school. The director will champion the transformation of research into ventures, partnerships, and programs, collaborating closely with the UVA Chief Innovation Officer and UVA Innovates to foster a start-up mindset and strengthen external engagement. Working with the UVA Licensing & Ventures Group, the Office of the Vice President for Research, and the Office of Sponsored Programs, the director will design pathways from lab to market and drive venture creation. This role also involves cultivating partnerships with corporate, nonprofit, and government organizations while embedding innovation and entrepreneurship education into the student and faculty experience.
Position Type: Full time
Workday Job ID: R0077656
Postdoctoral and Research Scientist Positions
Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Research Associate
The School of Data Science at the University of Virginia and Quantitative Foundation Distinguished Professor of Data Science Yong-Yeol (“YY”) Ahn are excited to announce two professional research staff positions now open for qualified candidates.
Research Scientist
This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of data science projects, including—but not limited to—network science, AI and machine learning, computational social science, and the science of science. This position is ineligible for sponsorship.
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Position Type: Full Time
Job ID: R0077754
This position will primarily work on projects in the science of science and visualization, with flexibility to explore related topics such as large language models (LLMs), interpretable embedding spaces, and network science. This position is eligible for sponsorship.
Postdoctoral Research Associate: Continually Monitoring and Updating Multi-modal AI Models
We are recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join Tom Hartvigsen’s research group in UVA’s School of Data Science. The postdoc will work on developing machine learning methods to ultimately let dermatologists continually update multi-modal machine learning models. Our research objectives are to 1) develop novel model editing methods for multi-modal models, with a focus on vision–language models, and 2) develop novel, inherently-editable vision–language model architectures to facilitate continuous updates during deployment. The postdoc’s main responsibilities will be to develop and evaluate novel machine learning methods, including validation on dermatology data, aiding the translation of developed methods into practice by collaborating with clinicians, communicating results to other members of the team, and disseminating research findings through publications and presentations.
Position Type: Full Time
Job ID: R0077182
Postdoctoral Research Associate: National Security Data and Policy Institute
The University of Virginia’s School of Data Science invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the newly established National Security Data and Policy Institute. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact, interdisciplinary research in generative AI systems.
Position Type: Full Time
Job ID: R0075159
Student Positions
Instructional Assistants, Graders, Graduate Teaching Assistants, and Graduate Research Assistants
The UVA School of Data Science employs undergraduate and graduate students in instructional support positions to support the delivery of courses. For more information about eligibility, application deadlines, and more, visit our Instructional Support page.
