University of Warwick Announces Job in UK (22-Oct-2023)
Assistant Professor, Computational Statistics OR Machine Learning Job in University Of Warwick, Coventry, UK (2023)
Department: Statistics
Position Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £45,585 – £54,395 per annum
About the Role:
This is an opportunity to join one of the world’s most prominent and most research-active Departments of Statistics at the Assistant Professor level.
The Department’s research spans a broad range of areas in applied, computational, methodological and theoretical statistics, data science, theoretical and applied probability, finance and interdisciplinary collaboration. Its teaching programmes attract exceptional students at all levels. It comprises around 800 undergraduate students on degree courses in MORSE, Mathematics and Statistics and Data Science and 150 postgraduate students on the MSc Statistics, MSc Mathematical Finance and PhD degree streams. Major strategic initiatives include the research center Chrism, which acts as a catalyst for research across the breadth of the Department, the Applied Statistics & Risk Unit (AS&RU), which promotes and coordinates external partnerships, and the national Academy for PhD Training in Statistics (APTS).
About You:
We are looking for researchers with a strong track record and outstanding promise in the field of Computational Statistics or Machine Learning (to be interpreted broadly). The successful candidates will be expected to deliver excellent teaching and student project supervision in Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science and related areas. Other positive indicators include enthusiasm for engagement with other disciplines, within and outside the Department.
About the Department:
The Department of Statistics is committed to promoting equality and diversity, holding an Athena SWAN Silver award which demonstrates this commitment. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community and will give due consideration to applicants seeking flexible working patterns, and to those who have taken a career break. Further information about working at the University of Warwick, including information about childcare provision, career development and relocation is at https://warwick.ac.uk/services/humanresources/workinghere/
For further information about The Department of Statistics, please visit our website
About the University:
Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK, with 92% of our research assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent.
You’ll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.
What we Offer:
We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.
We recognize the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working.
How to Apply:
To apply please complete your essential personal details and attach a CV and cover letter by the closing date of 27 November 2023. Please ensure your CV includes your most recent employment experience along with any additional relevant experience and education history. Your cover letter should detail how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for this post.
The interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed in January 2024.
