Chapman Fellow in Mathematics (Statistics Section)

Imperial Enterprise; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

43 days off a year

Generous pension schemes

Job summary

Imperial College London invites applications for Chapman Fellowships in Statistics within the Statistics Section of the Department of Mathematics, commencing September 2027. These are fixed-term posts for 3 years, offering an excellent opportunity for an academic career in Statistics.

You will conduct independent research, publish in leading journals, teach undergraduate courses, contribute to MSc teaching and supervise MSc projects, and engage with the national and international statistics

Qualifications

• Track record of high-level research in Statistics.
• Ability to engage with seminars and conferences.
• Background and motivation for undergraduate teaching and MSc supervision with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research and publish in leading journals.
• Teach undergraduate courses and supervise MSc theses.
• Contribute to administration and MSc project supervision.

Skills

Statistics research experience

Teaching experience

MSc supervision

Education

PhD in Statistics

Job description

Chapman Fellow in Mathematics (Statistics Section)

Applications are invited for one or more Chapman Fellowships in Statistics within the Statistics Section of the Department of Mathematics, commencing September 2027. These will be fixed term for 3 years. We welcome applications across the breadth of Statistical Science. These posts provide an excellent opportunity for those seeking to pursue an academic career in Statistics.

What you would be doing

You will produce independent and original research in Statistics within the Department of Mathematics, submit publications to leading refereed journals, and help with teaching and administration. You will be expected to undertake a self-directed program of research and scholarship, play a role in the national and international Statistics community, in addition to teaching students at undergraduate level. You will also take a role in MSc teaching and project supervision.

What we are looking for

• A track record of research in Statistics (interpreted broadly) of the highest level.
• Drive to engage actively with Imperial’s thriving ecosystem of seminars, conferences and other events.
• Background and motivation for undergraduate teaching and also to teach on one of the leading MSc programmes in the field and to supervise MSc theses, in collaboration with external industrial partners, as appropriate.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• Build your profile in the international research community by becoming an active part of one of the leading research groups in Statistics, pursuing research of the highest level across the whole breadth of the field.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days off a year and generous pension schemes).

Further information

Positions are available for a fixed duration of 3 years.

*Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant within the salary range £45,399 - £ £ 48,876 per annum.

Interview dates: January2027

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

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