The School of Data Science - guided by common goals – seeks to further discovery, share knowledge, and make a positive impact on society through collaborative, open, and responsible data science research and education. With both standard computing as well as a focus on research and data analysis, and high performance computing, the school will position the university and our community to play a national and international leadership role in the global digital future.
All open positions are posted through University of Virginia Human Resources. External candidates apply through Careers at UVA, and internal candidates apply through WorkDay.
If you are interested in joining the School of Data Science team but do not see a position that fits your interests, let us know. We are always seeking new talent, so if a future position becomes available that matches your interests and background, we will be in touch.
Faculty Positions
Open Rank Professor of Data Science, Tenured / Tenure-Track
The School of Data Science at the University of Virginia seeks applicants for multiple Open Rank Tenured or Tenure Track Professors of Data Science. The school is assembling a diverse and world-class faculty with broad expertise in data science. We are seeking candidates with a pioneering spirit, who have methodological expertise or applied experience in one or more domains of data science.
Position Type: Full time
Job ID: R0030404
Open Rank Professor of Data Science, General Faculty
The School of Data Science at the University of Virginia seeks applicants for multiple Open Rank Professors of Data Science to join as Academic General Faculty (teaching faculty). The school is assembling a diverse and world-class faculty with broad expertise in data science. We are seeking candidates with a pioneering spirit, who have methodologic expertise or applied experience in one or more domains of data science.
Position Type: Full time
Job ID: R0030406
Chair of Responsible Data Science
The University of Virginia (UVA) School of Data Science (SDS) has an exciting opportunity for a distinguished scholar who will also serve as the inaugural Quantitative Foundation Endowed Chair of Responsible Data Science.
Position Type: Full time
Job ID: R0030332
Open Rank Tenured / Tenure-Track Professor - Data Analytics at Scale
The University of Virginia (UVA) seeks applicants for two tenured or tenure-track open rank faculty positions under a joint “Data Analytics at Scale” cluster search in the School of Engineering and Applied Science and School of Data Science. These positions are expected to commence in August 2022.
Position Type: Full time
Job ID: R0030402
Open Rank Tenure/Tenure Track - Race and Inequality Health Disparities
The School of Data Science, School of Medicine Public Health Sciences, and School of Education and Human Development seek applicants for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor tenured or tenure-track faculty position under a “Race and Inequality” cluster hire.
Position Type: Full time
Job ID: R0021878
Open Rank - General Faculty in Computer Science and Data Science
The School of Data Science and Department of Computer Science are seeking one or more Academic General Faculty (teaching-track) positions who share an interest and enthusiasm for excellence in Data Science.
Position Type: Full time
Job ID: R0019429
Leadership Chairs in Analytics, Systems, and Design
The School of Data Science has exciting opportunities for tenured associate or full professors as inaugural Quantitative Foundation Endowed Chairs of Data Analytics, Data Systems and Data Design, respectively.
Position Type: Full time
Job ID: R0020614
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
Job ID: R0015506
Post-docs and Research Scientist Positions
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Data Science (Computer Vision/Machine Learning)
The Visual Intelligence Laboratory (‘Baek Lab’) at the University of Virginia School of Data Science is looking to fill multiple open positions for postdoctoral research associate to conduct both theoretical and applied research in the areas of computer vision and machine learning.
Position Type: Full time
Job ID: R0029939
Post-Doctoral Research Associate: School of Data Science and School of Education and Human Development Collaboratory
The University of Virginia School of Data Science is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to be a part of a collaboration with the School of Education and Human Development focused on best practices for including equity, bias and fairness assessments of ongoing machine learning focused educational research.
Position Type: Full time
Job ID: R0019512
Staff Positions
Director of Admissions
The School of Data Science (SDS) at the University of Virginia seeks a Director of Admissions. This is an integral position within SDS and is responsible for recruiting, admissions, yield, strategy, and managing an admissions team. The Director is responsible for creating a diverse student pipeline and inclusive recruitment strategy for the undergraduate and graduate programs (Masters and PhD). The strategy will foster the School’s long-term enrollment and growth goals, while adhering to strategic priorities on representativeness, inclusiveness, and academic excellence.
Position Type: Full time
Job ID: R0030480
Program Manager
The School of Data Science at the University of Virginia seeks a new Program Manager to support the administration and operation of academic programs in the School of Data Science. Programs include the residential and/or online M.S. in Data Science programs, the Ph.D. program (once approved by SCHEV) or the undergraduate B.S./B.A. programs (currently in the development stage).
Position Type: Full time
Job ID: R0029380
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
The School of Data Science at the University of Virginia is seeking an Assistant Dean of Student Affairs to establish an Office of Student Affairs, recruit and organize team members, and build a dynamic student support model for both residential and online students. The Office of Student Affairs will be responsible for enhancing and maintaining the student experience, cultivating a collaborative school environment, providing health and wellness support, supporting career planning and industry partnerships, and fostering student success.
Position Type: Full time
Job ID: R0029815
Grant and Contracts Administrator
The Grant and Contracts Administrator will work as part of a team and under guidance to manage proposal submission and post-submission pre-award activities related to research and sponsored projects, such as federal grants, foundation grants, and industrial contracts, as well as for internal applications.
Position Type: Full time
Job ID: R0029119
Communications Manager
The Communications Manager will join the Communications Team as an integral new addition to implement and manage content creation strategy in support of programs, people, and place as it aligns with School of Data Science (SDS) strategic priorities and brand.
Position Type: Full time
Job ID: R0027278
