Assistant Professor position in Statistics at Warwick

The International Society for Bayesian Analysis; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Warwick is seeking an Assistant Professor in Statistics to contribute to teaching in Statistics, Data Science, and related areas. The role includes supervising student projects and engaging with interdisciplinary work, highlighting a commitment to equality and diversity within the department.

Qualifications

• Strong research track record in statistics or machine learning.
• Outstanding promise in Computational, Methodological or Theoretical Statistics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent teaching and supervise student projects in Statistics and Data Science.
• Engage with disciplines within and outside the Department.

Skills

Machine Learning

Computational Statistics

Methodological Statistics

Theoretical Statistics

Education

PhD in Statistics or a related field

Job description

Assistant Professor position in Statistics at Warwick

The Department of Statistics at Warwick University 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.

We are looking to appoint an Assistant Professor with a strong research track record and outstanding promise in one or more areas of Computational, Methodological or Theoretical Statistics, or Machine Learning. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver excellent teaching and student project supervision in Statistics, Data Science and related areas. Other positive indicators include enthusiasm for engagement with other disciplines, within and outside the Department. Further details of the requirements for the position can be found at https://warwick.ac.uk/statjobs.

The Department of Statistics is committed to promoting equality and diversity, holding an Athena SWAN Silver award which demonstrates this commitment. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community and will give due consideration to applicants seeking flexible working patterns, and to those who have taken a career break. Further information about working at the University of Warwick, including information about childcare provision, career development and relocation is at https://warwick.ac.uk/services/humanresources/workinghere/.

Informal enquires can be addressed to Professor Jon Forster ([e-mail]), Professor Ioannis Kosmidis ([e-mail]), Professor Gareth Roberts ([e-mail]) or to any other senior member of the Warwick Statistics Department.