Lecturer in Statistics

Job title:

Lecturer in Statistics

Company

University College London

Job description

About usThe Department of Statistical Science at UCL is the longest established university statistics department in the world and has played a pioneering role in the development of the subject since its foundation in 1911. It is one of nine departments in the UCL Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences and has close links with many other departments, both within the Faculty and outside of it. We teach statistical science at all levels (undergraduate single/combined honours, service courses, MSc and PhD) and carry out research across a wide range of theoretical and applied areas. In the last Research Excellence Framework exercise (2021/22), over 97% of our output was classified as “world-leading” or “internationally excellent” in terms of originality, significance and rigour. We consistently score highly in the National Student Survey in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey.About the roleYou will conduct original research and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Statistical Science. Research may be in any branch(es) of statistics, including econometrics and data science. You will mainly contribute to the Department’s teaching through our various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You may be responsible for a full module or be asked to contribute to lectures or practicals as part of other modules.Salary for Lecturer grade 8: £51,474 – £60,521 per annum + market supplementAbout youThe successful candidate must have a PhD in statistics, mathematics or related discipline and a strong and clear focus and interest in teaching. They will also be familiar with modern technologies linked with teaching and some familiarity and experience of statistical programming.What we offerAs well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionThe department holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance the representation of women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. We strongly support UCL’s Equalities and Diversity Strategy, and encourage applications to our vacancies from under-represented groups.Applicants must complete and upload it as part of their application.Available documents

Expected salary

£51474 – 60521 per year

Location

North West London

Job date

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 07:26:00 GMT

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