Mathematical Innovation & Data Science Research Associate

Statistics Interest Group; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge – Cambridge Mathematical Innovation Research Associate role sits within CHIMiRA. The successful candidate will join a small CaMIRAs team, working on a portfolio of short-to medium-term projects funded by academic or industrial partners, with broad scope across statistics, ML, and AI.

The role requires the ability to communicate complex statistical ideas to non-technical audiences, manage proposals, collaborations, and possibly supervise student projects, with two-year

Qualifications

• PhD in Statistics, Data Science, or a related field.
• Postdoctoral experience or industry exposure is desirable.
• Experience across multiple statistical disciplines and real-world applications.
• Coding and software engineering proficiency relevant to ML/AI tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct individual and collaborative research objectives, proposals, and projects.
• Plan and manage own research and administration, with guidance if required.
• Assist in preparation of proposals and applications to external bodies.
• Communicate technical material effectively and build internal and external contacts.
• Possibly supervise student projects, develop student research skills, and deliver seminars.

Skills

Statistical methods

Machine learning

Communication

Grant writing

Research planning

Education

PhD in Statistics or Data Science

Tools

Coding / software engineering proficiency

Job description

The University of Cambridge – Cambridge Mathematical Innovation Research Associate role sits within CHIMiRA. The successful candidate will join a small CaMIRAs team, working on a portfolio of short-to medium-term projects funded by academic or industrial partners, with broad scope across statistics, ML, and AI.

The role requires the ability to communicate complex statistical ideas to non-technical audiences, manage proposals, collaborations, and possibly supervise student projects, with two-year