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?
Faculty Positions
Assistant Dean of Academic and Faculty Affairs
The School of Data Science at the University of Virginia seeks an experienced and strategic-minded tenured professor to join our team. The Assistant Dean will also hold a tenured faculty position in the School of Data Science. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs, the Assistant Dean will be pivotal in overseeing and managing aspects of the faculty life cycle (e.g., recruitment and professional development) and academic affairs (e.g., curricula oversight of graduate and undergraduate programs, strategic planning, oversight of day-to-day operations). The Assistant Dean holds a 5-year renewable administrative appointment for these duties.
Assistant Dean for Research
We seek an experienced and strategic-minded tenured professor to join our team as the Assistant Dean for Research. The Assistant Dean will also hold a tenured faculty position in the School of Data Science. Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Research, the Assistant Dean will work to develop, implement, and oversee research initiatives within the School of Data Science. The Assistant Dean holds a 5-year renewable administrative appointment for these duties. This position will collaborate closely with the Senior Associate Dean for Research and other school leaders to achieve our unit's goals and objectives while ensuring adherence to university policies and procedures. This position will also hold expectations of teaching, mentoring students, and engaging in research.
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
Director, Career & Professional Development
The School of Data Science seeks applicants for a Director of Career and Professional Development to lead the career services team, managing strategic and operational plans, budgeting, and personnel. This role includes overseeing career advising programs for undergraduate through Ph.D. students, developing workshops, and building partnerships with employers and corporate partners. The Director will collaborate with academic operations to integrate career programming into the curriculum and support student success through data-driven assessment and reporting.
Position Type: Full Time
Job ID: R0065661
Editorial Content Manager
The School of Data Science seeks applicants for an Editorial Content Manager to join the Communications Team to support the School’s strategic goals by creating and managing content that highlights the School’s thought leadership, research, programs, and community. This role involves identifying and developing stories that showcase faculty expertise and research, working with University media relations on content distribution, and communicating complex data science concepts in an engaging way. The manager will also oversee internal and external communications, align with AP and UVA style, and provide strategic guidance for the School’s website. This position requires strong storytelling, writing, editing, and project management skills.
Position Type: Full Time
Job ID: R0065741
Staff Psychotherapist, Embedded at the School of Data Science
The University of Virginia's Department of Student Health and Wellness, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and School of Data Science are seeking to hire a part-time (20-24 hour/week) benefitted licensed mental health professional for the position of Staff Psychotherapist– Embedded in the School of Data Science. The Staff Psychotherapist – Embedded in the School of Data Science is a staff member of CAPS who provides mental health services to Data Science students in UVA’s bachelor's, master's, and doctorate Data Science programs. The Embedded Psychotherapist also collaborates with Data Science faculty, staff, and administrators to provide outreach and consultation regarding student mental health needs.
Position Type: Part Time
Job ID: R0062365
Postdoctoral and Research Scientist Positions
Postdoctoral Research Associate: Xie Lab
The Xie Lab at the University of Virginia School of Data Science is seeking a highly motivated and self-driven postdoctoral researcher in the field of artificial intelligence in health care.
What you will do:
Data-Driven Smart Health care: Develop advanced machine learning models to extract and analyze data from various medical sources, improving healthcare outcomes through innovative diagnostic and therapeutic tools.
Physics-Informed Machine Learning for Modeling Complex Physics Systems: Enhance the predictive capabilities of physics system models using cutting-edge machine learning techniques that integrate domain knowledge of physics.
Position Type: Full Time
Job ID: R0064008
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.
Marketing and Communications Intern (Student Wage)
The University of Virginia School of Data Science is seeking a Marketing and Communications Intern to work alongside the Communications Team in the fall of 2024with the option to renew spring 2025. The intern will assist with writing, social media, public relations, event coverage, market research, and data collection. The Intern will support content creation for a variety of audiences through multimedia, print, and social outlets. The successful candidate will be co-supervised by the Director of Communications and the Marketing and Communications Coordinator, working alongside a team of professional marketers and communicators.
