Salary: • Lecturer: £60,762 to £68,987 per annum • Senior Lecturer: £66,130 - £68,987 per annum

Location: South Kensington Campus

REF:NAT01133

Closing Date: 17th June 2022

Job Summary:

The Statistics Section of Imperial’s Department of Mathematics wishes to recruit a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Statistics starting in October 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter. The Statistics Section at Imperial conducts internationally excellent research across a broad range of areas of applied probability and statistics. Applicants with strong track records of excellence in research and teaching are encouraged to apply. Further information about the Statistics Section can be found at http://www.imperial.ac.uk/statistics.

Duties & Responsibilities

The post holder will work in the field of statistical science or applied probability, broadly interpreted and will undertake a self-directed program of internationally excellent research and scholarship. We expect the new hire to be able to teach at the Undergraduate and Masters (in person and online) level and to supervise high-quality PhD students, in addition to managing staff such as Research Associates. Successful candidates will promote the reputation of the Statistics Section through scientific meetings, scholarship, and other outwardly-facing activities.

Essential Requirements

• Hold a PhD (or equivalent) in Statistical Science or a closely related mathematical discipline • Research interests in some field of statistical science or applied probability. • Proven ability to conduct a personal research programme at the highest level and to attract competitive research funding • Ablility to demonstrate strong leadership potential • Experience of collaborative research (desirable) • Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and an interest in online education • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, particularly with researchers in non-mathematical disciplines.

Further Information

This is a full-time role but part-time may be considered for exceptional candidates.

Further information about the Department, and further particulars of the post, can be found at the website http://www.imperial.ac.uk/mathematics

For informal discussions about this position, please contact Professor Guy Nason, Head of the Statistics Section, g.nason@imperial.ac.uk

For technical issues when applying online, please contact: support.jobs@imperial.ac.uk

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