University of Nottingham
Job title:
Assistant Professor in Statistics or Applied Probability (Multiple positions)
Company
University of Nottingham
Job description
Closing Date
Friday 04 April 2025Interview Date
Thursday 24 April 2025Reference
SCI370224X1We are looking for two Assistant Professors to deliver high quality teaching and undertake original research of international excellence in Statistics or Applied Probability, complementing and enhancing the current activity of the Statistics and Probability (SP) Section. The School of Mathematical Sciences was ranked in the top 3 for quality of research environment and with 98% of our research being classed as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’. The highly research active SP Section comprises 13 permanent academic staff with research interests in Bayesian computational statistics and machine learning, uncertainty quantification, Bayesian non-parametrics, image analysis, geometric statistics, and stochastic processes with an internationally leading research group in epidemic modelling. Furthermore, Section members collaborate with colleagues within the School and beyond, in projects at the interface of statistics, numerical analysis, scientific computation and the mathematics of machine learning.We welcome applications from excellent candidates in any area of Statistics or Applied Probability.We believe that talented and inclusive teams deliver the highest quality research and are seeking applications from high quality candidates who enhance the diversity of our existing team. The School is committed to creating opportunities for people traditionally under-represented in the Mathematical Sciences and strives to maintain an environment where people can be their authentic selves.We are looking for proactive, organised appointees who can evidence:
- A PhD, or equivalent in Statistics, Applied Probability or a related field.
- Proven track-record in publishing research work of international quality in statistics, applied probability, or related field.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Good pedagogical skills to teach a range of statistics/probability (including service) modules.
This is a permanent post available from the 1st August 2025. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours); however applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week) and job share arrangements may be considered. Many of our team have flexible working patterns so we’re open to discuss flexible working arrangements with you.If it sounds like you would be a good fit, we look forward to hearing from you.Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Peter Neal (Head of Statistics and Probability Section) email: [email protected]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
Expected salary
Location
Strabane, Co Tyrone – Londonderry
Job date
Sun, 09 Mar 2025 23:44:48 GMT
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