IMSS Senior Research Fellow in Statistical Science

The International Society for Bayesian Analysis; City Of London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university department in London seeks two IMSS Senior Research Fellows in Statistical Science. You will lead innovative research in statistics, contribute to the academic environment, and have the opportunity to publish in top journals. Candidates should hold a PhD and demonstrate a strong publication record. The role offers a competitive salary and research funding.

Benefits

Research funding of £9,000

Opportunity for conference presentations

Qualifications

• Proven record of ability to carry out high quality research.
• Evidence of impactful research publications.
• Ability to plan and implement an independent research programme.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct independent research in statistics.
• Contribute to the research environment of the departments.
• Participate in limited teaching activities.

Skills

Independent research

Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Data science

Education

PhD or equivalent qualification in statistics

Job description

IMSS Senior Research Fellow in Statistical Science

Aug 20, 2021

We are recruiting for two IMSS Senior Research Fellows in Statistical Science to join UCL on a full time basis (job shares considered) on Grade 8 £44,737- £52,764 per annum inclusive of London Allowance.

You will lead and carry out a programme of original independent research on a topic of your choice in statistics (including data science) or applied probability, leading to conference presentations and publications in leading journals.

You will also contribute to the research environment of the departments of Statistical Science and of Mathematics. A strictly limited amount of teaching will also be required.

Appointees will each be awarded a fund of £9,000 to support their research over the duration of the fellowship. Two fellowships are available from October 2021, each of three years’ duration in the first instance.

Fellows are expected to be in post by 31st March 2022.

A PhD or equivalent qualification, or evidence of an equivalent level of attainment in research publications, in statistics or a closely related field; a proven record of ability to carry out high quality research in a branch of probability or statistics, including publications in highly regarded peer-reviewed journals; and ability to plan and implement an influential independent research programme.

Closing on 27 September 2021.

Visit UCL Department of Statistical Science for more information.