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
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
New faculty positions to be posted early Fall 2023.
Staff Positions
Post-docs and Research Scientist Positions
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Data Science and Race, Place, and Equity
The School of Data Science at the University of Virginia invites applications for a full-time, postdoctoral research associate position, beginning August 2023 or earlier. The associate will be among 30 funded by an ambitious, University-wide Mellon Foundation Grant on Race, Place, and Equity focused on developing an undergraduate curriculum and advancing graduate and faculty research on the natural and cultural landscapes that encode local and national histories.
Position Type: Full Time
Job ID: R0043766
For questions about the positions, please contact Raf Alvarado (rca2t@virginia.edu).
Postdoctoral Research Associate, School of Data Science
The School of Data Science (SDS) at the University of Virginia (UVA) seeks a postdoctoral research associate to work in collaboration with the Jeff Bleich Center, Flinders University of South Australia, exploring issues that relate to collective US-Australia-UK cooperation relevant to national security and wellbeing at a time when society is being transformed by the use and misuse of digital data. This is a one-year appointment; however, appointment may be renewed for an additional year contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.
Position: Full Time
Job ID: R0045095
Student Positions
Communications Content Intern (Student Wage)
The Communications Team at the UVA School of Data Science is seeking a talented and motivated student to serve as a content intern for the 2023-2024 school year. The content intern will play an integral part in storytelling the student experience through blog posts and other written content, as well as on social media channels. This role is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on, tangible business experience in communications, content marketing, and social media. The successful candidate will be creative, detail-orientated, enjoy working with various people, and desire to make a meaningful impact on the School of Data Science. Federal Works Study eligible.
Position: Wage
Job ID: R0050334
Apply (UVA students only)
Apply (all others)
If you are interested in joining the School of Data Science team but do not see a position that fits your interests, send an introduction and resume to datascience@virginia.edu. We are always seeking talented individuals, so if a future position becomes available that matches your interests and background, we will be in touch.
