Assistant Professor

London School of Economics and Political Science; Greater London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational pension

Research grants policy

Generous research leave

Collegial faculty environment

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

London School of Economics and Political Science invites outstanding candidates in data science and statistics for a new post. Successful applicants will join an established department and contribute to research and teaching in data science and statistics.

A completed PhD, or near to obtain by the start date, is required along with a strong trajectory for world-leading publications. We welcome collaboration with colleagues across departments and institutes, including the Global Institute for

Qualifications

• Expertise in statistics, data science, or machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Join an established department and contribute to its research and teaching in data science and statistics.
• Maintain a record of internationally excellent publications or potential to publish in top conferences or journals.
• Develop a clear and viable strategy for future outstanding research with potential for world-leading publications.

Skills

Statistics

Data Science

Machine Learning

Education

PhD in Statistics or related

Job description

Employer

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university As an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, we encourage applications from women and people from ethnic minority backgrounds as they are currently under‑represent at this level in this area. All appointments will be made on merit or skill and experience relative to the role.

Salary is no less than 68,087 per annum (pay award pending) and the salary scale can be found on the LSE website.

From £68,087 per annum (pay award pending) and the salary scale can be found on the LSE website.

Applications for this new post are invited from outstanding candidates in the field of data science and statistics.

Closing Date

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 13 December 2026 (23.59 UK time). We are unable to accept any late applications.

Post Start Date

The post is tenable from 1 September 2027.

Responsibilities

• Successful candidates will join an established and successful department and contribute to its research and teaching in data science and statistics.
• You will have a track record or trajectory of internationally excellent publications, proven ability, as evidenced by existing publications, or potential to publish in top conferences or journals.
• You will also have a clear, well‑developed and viable strategy for future outstanding research that has the potential to result in world‑leading publications.

Qualifications

• You should have expertise and research interests in statistics, data science, or machine learning.
• You must have a completed PhD, or close to obtaining a PhD in statistics or related areas such as computer science or mathematics by the post start date.
• The other criteria that will be used when shortlisting for this post can be found on the person specification, which is attached to this vacancy on the LSEs online recruitment system.
• We welcome applications from candidates who are keen to collaborate with colleagues with complementary research interests, both from within the Department and from other departments in the School.
• The Department has research expertise across different areas, including data science, probability in finance and insurance, social statistics, and time series and statistical learning.
• The School provides opportunities for research collaboration through the new Global Institute for Technology and Society, and other institutes.

Benefits

• An occupational pension scheme
• Research grants policy with personal reward options
• Generous research leave (sabbatical) entitlement
• A collegial faculty environment
• Excellent support, training and development opportunities