IMSS Senior Research Fellow in Statistical Science

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

Job summary

The International Society for Bayesian Analysis seeks two IMSS Senior Research Fellows in Statistical Science to lead innovative research at UCL for three years. Fellows will receive a £9,000 fund for their projects, and must have a PhD in statistics or a related field. This position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to academic research and publication.

Qualifications

• Evidence of a record in high quality research with publications.
• Ability to plan and implement an independent research programme.

Responsibilities

• Lead original independent research in statistics or applied probability.
• Contribute to research environment in Statistical Science and Mathematics departments.
• Limited teaching responsibilities.

Skills

Research publications

Statistical analysis

Data science

Probability theory

Education

PhD in Statistics or related field

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.