Assistant Professor - Fintech and Cyber Risk - Industrial Engineering & Operations Research

Assistant Professor - Fintech and Cyber Risk - Industrial Engineering & Operations Research

Position overview

Position title: Assistant Professor

Salary range: The current salary range for this position is $111,400-$163,200 (9-month academic year salary), however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions.

Anticipated start: July 1, 2027

Application Window

Open date: October 20, 2026

Next review date: Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

Assistant Professor

The Department of Industrial Engineering & Operations Research (IEOR) at the University of California, Berkeley, welcomes applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor. We are searching for candidates conducting fundamental and applied research in stochastic modeling, machine learning, game theory, optimization, or operations management, with demonstrated commitment and interest in applications within risk management and financial technology (FinTech).

The successful candidate will teach courses within the professional Masters of Engineering (MEng) program at the Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership, the Masters of Analytics (MAnalytics) program, and in IEOR. The position involves teaching at all levels from undergraduate courses to advanced graduate seminars, and supervision of graduate students. Teaching responsibilities will also include curriculum design and development for the Professional MEng or MAnalytics degree.

The department offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. It is at the forefront of research and teaching of operations research and analytics methods, as well as the advancement of quantitative solutions in the areas of healthcare, logistics and transportation, supply chains, energy, security, finance, and e-commerce. The department has strong ties with other departments in the UC Berkeley College of Engineering, and enjoys close relationships with the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society; the Haas School of Business; and the department of Mathematics. To learn more about IEOR and its programs, please visit .

UC Berkeley values the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples, single parents, or those who may have taken time off for family reasons. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit the

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Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application

Preferred qualifications

A wide variety of academic backgrounds and applicants from all IEOR research areas will be considered, with an emphasis in financial technology applications, broadly defined. The ideal candidate will have experience with state-of-the-art methods, tools, and software.

Candidates should have the potential to develop a strong record of research, teaching, and service, as well as the interest and ability to pursue industrial interaction and research funding from industrial and/or governmental sources.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research - Please discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans. This can include, for example, your publication record, awards, presentations, and areas for future research.
• Statement of Teaching, Mentoring, and Service - Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. Please also discuss your mentoring experiences and approach. Please discuss specific prior and proposed academic, professional and/or public service activities. This can include, for example, participating in professional or scientific associations, and/or serving on committees that advance department, campus, or discipline goals.
• Most relevant publications - A minimum of one publication, working paper is acceptable.
• Most relevant publications - Additional publications: applicants are encouraged to upload these optional documents if available.

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Reference requirements

- 3 letters of reference required

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As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

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Job location

Berkeley, CA

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