Assistant Professor

University of Warwick; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in the UK is seeking an Assistant Professor in Statistics to join their renowned Department. The role includes conducting research as well as teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Candidates should possess a strong track record in statistical methodology, computational statistics, and machine learning. The position offers an attractive benefits package including a pension scheme and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Attractive pension scheme

30 days holiday

Generous parental/adoption leave

Onsite childcare facilities

Learning and development opportunities

Access to flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong track record in statistical methodology and theory.
• Outstanding promise in computational statistics and machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research in statistical methodology and theory.
• Engage in teaching across various levels within the department.

Skills

Statistical Methodology

Computational Statistics

Machine Learning

Job description

Overview

This is an opportunity to join one of the world's most prominent and most research-active Departments of Statistics at the Assistant Professor level. The Department's research spans a broad range of areas in applied, computational, methodological and theoretical statistics, data science, theoretical and applied probability, mathematical finance and interdisciplinary collaboration. Its teaching programmes attract exceptional students at all levels. It comprises around 800 undergraduate students on degree courses in MORSE, Mathematics and Statistics and Data Science and 150 postgraduate students on the MSc Statistics, MSc Mathematical Finance and PhD degree streams. Major strategic initiatives include the research centre CRiSM, which acts as a catalyst for research across the breadth of the Department, the Applied Statistics & Risk Unit (ASRU), which promotes and coordinates external partnerships, and the national Academy for PhD Training in Statistics (APTS). The Department has close relations with the co-located Mathematics Institute and Department of Computer Science and with other departments such as Economics and the Warwick Business School and is strongly engaged with the Alan Turing Institute in London. The newly established Warwick Centre for the Applications of the Mathematical and Computing Sciences (CAMaCS) is a joint initiative with Mathematics and Computer Science designed to link Warwick's world‑leading research in the departments with external partners and bring benefits to society through impact.

Position Information

• We will consider applications for employment on a part‑time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full‑time. Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
• Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).
• We are looking for a researcher with a strong track record and outstanding promise in one or more areas of Statistical Methodology and Theory, Computational Statistics and Machine Learning.
• Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
• The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
• All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.
• Rehabilitation of Ex‑Offenders: The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction. Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.
• Applicants should ask their referees to send letters of recommendation in advance of the closing date to [e-mail].

Application Details

• Interview Date: March 2026
• Start Date: 01 September 2026
• Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline – you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.

Benefits

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.
• We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here. We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.