Open Positions | Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences

Engage and innovate with like-minded colleagues. We fully intend to shape the future of data sciences. And maybe yours along with it.

If you want to be at the cutting edge of research and innovation in the heart of the city, consider joining Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences.

Positioned to Lead in a 21st-Century Data-Driven World

Associate Provost Azer Bestavros explains his vision to position BU at the forefront of a computing and data science world.

These Faculty Are Using Data Science to Help Change the World

Crossing disciplines and using data, they are working to predict diseases in people, to reduce the gender wage gap, to help marginalized groups like undocumented immigrants and victims of domestic violence, and more

For These BU Students, Data Science Is Their Present and Their Future

They are using data in the worlds of biology, public health, and self-driving cars to explore new career paths.

CDS Making Headlines

Stay connected. View the latest news and information from Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences.

Artificial Intelligence

Quanta Magazine: To Understand AI, Watch How It Evolves

September 24th, 2025

Take a look at the recent feature of incoming CDS Assistant Professor Naomi Saphra, and her work with LLM behavior to optimize and improve how they are trained and utilized.

Bioinformatics

Brian Cleary Awarded $2.25M NIH Grant to Advance Single-Cell Gene Expression Research

September 23rd, 2025

Read about the recent accomplishment recognized by the National Institutes of Health of CDS Assistant Professor Brian Cleary for his work in bioinformatics.

Research

CDS PhD Students Calabrese & Precel Recognized for Research in AI Ethics and Computing Pathways

September 22nd, 2025

BU CDS PhD students Tyler Calabrese and Heila Precel earn NSF and CRA fellowships, advancing research in computing, data science, and technology.

CDS News

CDS’s DS109: Building Community and Confidence for Students

September 17th, 2025

Discover how BU’s DS109 course helps first-year data science students build confidence, community, and academic success with advising, mentorship, and life skills.

CDS News

Brewing Ideas: Teaching Tea Builds Community

September 16th, 2025

Read about Teaching Tea, a BU Computing & Data Sciences series keeping conversation, connection, and community at its heart for faculty.

Prof. Tom Gardos, MSDS at Boston University

MSDS Program

Adapting to an Evolving Field: Q&A with MSDS Director Tom Gardos

September 9th, 2025

Discover how BU’s MSDS program prepares data science leaders. Director Tom Gardos shares its vision, flexible curriculum, and real-world learning opportunities.

POV

A New Academic Year, New Opportunities

August 28th, 2025

Welcome back to CDS! From Orientation and DS 109 to new advising resources and career workshops, explore student life, support, and opportunities this fall.

CDS News

BU Today: Boston University’s Margrit Betke Remembered as a Brilliant Scholar, Devoted Mentor, Caring Colleague

August 19th, 2025

Read about the recent passing of professor Margrit Betke and the kind words that the BU community has shared in her memory and legacy.

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Become part of our community.

Engage and innovate with like-minded colleagues. We fully intend to shape the future of data sciences. And maybe yours along with it.

Positioned to Lead in a 21st-Century Data-Driven World

These Faculty Are Using Data Science to Help Change the World

For These BU Students, Data Science Is Their Present and Their Future

CDS Making Headlines

Quanta Magazine: To Understand AI, Watch How It Evolves

Brian Cleary Awarded $2.25M NIH Grant to Advance Single-Cell Gene Expression Research

CDS PhD Students Calabrese & Precel Recognized for Research in AI Ethics and Computing Pathways

CDS’s DS109: Building Community and Confidence for Students

Brewing Ideas: Teaching Tea Builds Community

Adapting to an Evolving Field: Q&A with MSDS Director Tom Gardos

A New Academic Year, New Opportunities

BU Today: Boston University’s Margrit Betke Remembered as a Brilliant Scholar, Devoted Mentor, Caring Colleague

Join + Engage

Become part of our community.

Join Our Community

Engage and innovate with like-minded colleagues. We fully intend to shape the future of data sciences. And maybe yours along with it.

Positioned to Lead in a 21st-Century Data-Driven World

These Faculty Are Using Data Science to Help Change the World

For These BU Students, Data Science Is Their Present and Their Future

CDS Making Headlines

Quanta Magazine: To Understand AI, Watch How It Evolves

Brian Cleary Awarded $2.25M NIH Grant to Advance Single-Cell Gene Expression Research

CDS PhD Students Calabrese & Precel Recognized for Research in AI Ethics and Computing Pathways

CDS’s DS109: Building Community and Confidence for Students

Brewing Ideas: Teaching Tea Builds Community

Adapting to an Evolving Field: Q&A with MSDS Director Tom Gardos

A New Academic Year, New Opportunities

BU Today: Boston University’s Margrit Betke Remembered as a Brilliant Scholar, Devoted Mentor, Caring Colleague