Assistant Professor of Statistics & Data Science

London School of Economics and Polital Science; City Of London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

an occupational pension scheme

research grants policy with personal奖励

generous research leave (sabbatical)

a collegial faculty environment and/ex

training and development opportunities

Job summary

The London School of Economics and Political Science invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Statistics. The post is tenable from 1 September 2027, with a focus on statistics, data science or machine learning and an ability to publish internationally in top venues.

You will join the Department of Statistics, contribute to research and teaching, collaborate across disciplines, and benefit from LSE’s strong research environment and opportunities for collaboration and career development.

Qualifications

• PhD completed or near completion by start date.
• Expertise in statistics, data science or machine learning.
• Strong publication record or potential in top venues.
• Clear, viable research strategy for future high-impact work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and publish in top conferences/journals.
• Contribute to teaching and student mentorship.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the department and school.
• Develop and implement innovative research plans.

Skills

Statistics

Data science

Machine learning

Academic writing

Education

PhD in statistics or related field

Job description

The London School of Economics and Political Science invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Statistics. The post is tenable from 1 September 2027, with a focus on statistics, data science or machine learning and an ability to publish internationally in top venues.

You will join the Department of Statistics, contribute to research and teaching, collaborate across disciplines, and benefit from LSE’s strong research environment and opportunities for collaboration and career development.